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Topic: 89-93 Did they come with many problems??
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Tyler_S
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I am very interested in buying an older mustang 89-93 but before I do i am trying to find any research, will i be spending $$ constly on repairs and I am not talking about abuse but did these cars come with many manufacture issues?
Posts: 55 | From: N.California | Registered: Mar 2004
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FasterDamnit
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Nope.
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'92 LX T5
Looked stock, went 11's 11.90 at 115mph.
'65 Mustang 347
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Livin' in the Carolina Pines
Posts: 2971 | From: NorCal | Registered: Sep 2001
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JoeT
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yes, the water pumps fail early, alternators suck too, and the EGR system tends to clog, the power steering rack tends to leak, and the automatic trannies really really suck as far as efficiency and there is no way to easily manually shift it (1-D-1 ? lol)
lots of squeaks, the unibody typically needs re-enforcing, the stock brakes pretty much suck, and the stock handling is pretty sad too compared to some pretty mundane current competition.
The motors are pretty stout though, and what you're buying is potential.
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Posts: 6785 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2001
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Originally posted by shade-:
yes, the water pumps fail early, alternators suck too, and the EGR system tends to clog, the power steering rack tends to leak, and the automatic trannies really really suck as far as efficiency and there is no way to easily manually shift it (1-D-1 ? lol)
lots of squeaks, the unibody typically needs re-enforcing, the stock brakes pretty much suck, and the stock handling is pretty sad too compared to some pretty mundane current competition.
The motors are pretty stout though, and what you're buying is potential.
That pretty much sums it up ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002
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Tyler_S
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Ok so pretty much dont get an auto or I will be looking to replace it soon if it hasnt already and all the other things are minor.
Posts: 55 | From: N.California | Registered: Mar 2004
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RiddlerGT
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its not that you have to replace the auto its just it sucks up alot of power and they tend to go out alot..But an abused t-5 will go out faster in even less time!
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Posts: 2292 | From: San Ramon | Registered: Dec 2000
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BlueLightning302
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and the center console ash tray door might as well come broken from the factory. stock alt is adequate w/o underdrives or big sound system. never heard about water pumps being a chronic problem, mine is 12 years old and still going.
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2003 Mustang Cobra - Some mods
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Posts: 207 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jan 2004
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I got a stock alternator and underdrive pulleys and a huge system: No problems here
::oakland bump:: BOOOM BOOOBOOOOM ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
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'70 - Drop Cutthang
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Posts: 3954 | From: Thebay | Registered: Jul 2002
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badazz
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Originally posted by shade-:
yes, the water pumps fail early, alternators suck too, and the EGR system tends to clog, the power steering rack tends to leak, and the automatic trannies really really suck as far as efficiency and there is no way to easily manually shift it (1-D-1 ? lol)
lots of squeaks, the unibody typically needs re-enforcing, the stock brakes pretty much suck, and the stock handling is pretty sad too compared to some pretty mundane current competition.
The motors are pretty stout though, and what you're buying is potential.
so what he is saying is it wont be long b4 you get mustang fever and start modding the shit out of yer stang!! ![[Razz]](tongue.gif) see ya posting in the near future on the cafords sale section ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
[ April 05, 2004, 08:27 AM: Message edited by: badazz ]
Posts: 1342 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Sep 2002
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Sean90GT
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and the center console ash tray door might as well come broken from the factory...
13 years and 108,000 miles later and my ashtray door still works! FordPny will attest to that! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Posts: 543 | From: Then: San Jose, CA Now: Phoenix, AZ | Registered: Jul 2000
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xchpstang
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quote:
Originally posted by shade-:
yes, the water pumps fail early, alternators suck too, and the EGR system tends to clog, the power steering rack tends to leak, and the automatic trannies really really suck as far as efficiency and there is no way to easily manually shift it (1-D-1 ? lol)
lots of squeaks, the unibody typically needs re-enforcing, the stock brakes pretty much suck, and the stock handling is pretty sad too compared to some pretty mundane current competition.
The motors are pretty stout though, and what you're buying is potential.
Yeah but all that's going to be replaced or reinforced. Who leaves these cars stock?
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Posts: 239 | From: Turlock | Registered: Apr 2002
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NorCalRydaz
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What ever u do don't spend more than $3,500 on it cause in the end u want it to be your own custom creation not buy one that's already done. Oh yeah and once u start u can't stop!! ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
Posts: 2963 | From: San Jo | Registered: Sep 2003
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You guys forgot to mention the light problems!!
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Posts: 1023 | From: ODENTON MD | Registered: Sep 2001
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92stangLX
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There was also a recall having to do with the TFI (ignition) module overheating. This can casue the car to stall or not start.
I have never had this problem but my dad did with his '89. He replaced the module and everything was cool.
Posts: 5302 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Sep 2003
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FasterDamnit
Bad Attitude
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I have 125k on it an still on the original water pump.
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'92 LX T5
Looked stock, went 11's 11.90 at 115mph.
'65 Mustang 347
www.fordmuscle.com
Livin' in the Carolina Pines
Posts: 2971 | From: NorCal | Registered: Sep 2001
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Fostang
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Mine has 152k on the ticker and only recently was the waterpump and radiator replaced.
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Posts: 3012 | From: Stockton/Danville | Registered: Nov 2003
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castor
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lemme see here...92gt, 92k original miles.
replaced radiator
2 water pumps
2 alternators
busted ashtray door
cluster lights on the whole right side have been out.
headlight bulbs have gone out a few times.
coolant temp guage
MAP sensor (?) near the vacuum tree.
oh yeah, plus the recalls.
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Supercharged 92GT
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Posts: 1457 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Apr 2003
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graylx
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Originally posted by castor:
lemme see here...92gt, 92k original miles.
replaced radiator
2 water pumps
2 alternators
busted ashtray door
cluster lights on the whole right side have been out.
headlight bulbs have gone out a few times.
coolant temp guage
MAP sensor (?) near the vacuum tree.
oh yeah, plus the recalls.
Yeah, I found out the hard way that a faulty coolant temperature gauge combined with a stuck thermostat can cause some problems. ![[Mad]](mad.gif)
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2012 Mustang GT
1989 Mustang LX 5.0 Notch
1995 Impala SS
Posts: 891 | From: Fresno | Registered: Dec 2003
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My '91 needed to have the basic "break-downs" replaced such as: the belt, radiator, water pump steering rack and the brake calipers. Of course all them were more than 10 years old so it was about time anyways. I had a problem with the "check engine" turning on when ever I pressed the gas and off when I stepped off. I fixed that problem so the light off. The suspension bushings were replaced so the ride feels better now. Cars are much like us. Things need to get fixed when it gets old. Other than that, I really love my Mustang.
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Previously named: VenGeance, 5LiterFever, 50cal.
Drive safely. You wanna drive in it. Not DIE in it.
Posts: 499 | From: Stockton | Registered: Aug 2002
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