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Mustang 5.0 Reliability?

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Old 03-04-2009, 11:32 PM
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Very cool guys, thanks for all the info!
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Old 03-05-2009, 06:13 AM
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...Sold my '88 GT with 212k miles and was still running strong! ...134k nothing...
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Old 03-05-2009, 08:19 AM
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my old F150 I sold to my firend is still running strong at 220k refreshed the bearings at 184k but that was only because I bought it from a mechanic that doesn't like to take chances.
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Old 03-05-2009, 09:26 AM
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Hey man, dont worry about that. I've got over 200K miles on my 95gt and she's still going. Take care of your car and she'll take care of you!
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Old 03-05-2009, 10:05 PM
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Thanks guys! I cant wait to check it out, it sounds really mean in the movie. I hope its a great car!
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Old 03-05-2009, 11:05 PM
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My Bronco has 225k, my Mustang has 125k, and my F-150 has 179k....No oil drips...no noticeable oil or coolant consumption, no knocks or taps...and trust me when I say that I rip on the throttle perhaps more often than I should..Ford built us a pretty nice engine if you ask me, heh.
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Old 03-05-2009, 11:54 PM
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Wheres the member that has 360k miles on his 85/86 vert? These engines will last forever if you take care of it right.
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Old 03-06-2009, 09:52 AM
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i had 4 reported roll overs on car fax on mine when i bought it. so thats over 400k miles before i rebuild the motor. it was still running strong, just the clutch went outand i decided to just pull it all and rebuild it very reliable.
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Old 03-06-2009, 08:15 PM
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the best motor ford made....bullet proof
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Old 03-06-2009, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BladeX10
Wheres the member that has 360k miles on his 85/86 vert? These engines will last forever if you take care of it right.
i be here. 367,592 to be exact for today. i've basically just changed the oil every 5,000 miles. i also run valvoline 50 wt oil... 60 wt in the summer
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