Question for Mustang Owners
#11
Thank you all for any help with this issue. We already replaced the fuel filter already. Thought about the fuel pump possibly being the culprit since the car is 7yrs old. How do I test the fuel pump and would it throw a P2401 DTM code
#13
Not sure about codes, or testing it, but if and when it does go, you'll know. And if its getting lazy/on its way out, shouldn't be long. Even though you've replaced the filter, i'd still recomend dropping it and see if it's plugged. Especiallyif the car has been allowed to run below quarter tank or close to empty a time or two, as it will get the crap at the bottom of the tank sent through the lines.
#16
I don't think you will have any problem finding a Mustang in your price range. I would be extra careful to inspect the car for water damage! With hurricane Sandy hitting your area not too long ago a lot of cars were flooded and then fixed. If you end up with one of these cars you're pretty much out of luck.
#17
Hey guys, reviving this thread a little. I got accepted for a loan at my CU, so I'm ready to look for a new car. I'm still considering the GT, even though it looks like I'll realistically get 18-19 mpg, which is a 3 mpg loss or so off of my Camry now. Not terrible, but when considering I could get 25-30 in different cars, it does make a difference.
However, disregarding that, as I believe the Mustang has a feel like no other, my other concern is that I'm a motorcycle guy as well and that will be my go-to mode of transportation for the months between May-October here in NY. So most of the 'glory months' I guess you'd call 'em will be spent on my bike, not in the Stang.
That would leave the worst months, Nov-April, for my car, naturally. This is why I'm hesitant on pulling the trigger on a GT. Most days, I drive my car if its adverse weather, aka rainy/snowy/windy as hell/cold. Those are like the complete opposite days that most people like to take their Stangs out.
I'm leaning toward getting a regular car simply because my "summer" or fun vehicle is a sportbike. I know the decision is ultimately up to me. But, does anyone have any opinions?
However, disregarding that, as I believe the Mustang has a feel like no other, my other concern is that I'm a motorcycle guy as well and that will be my go-to mode of transportation for the months between May-October here in NY. So most of the 'glory months' I guess you'd call 'em will be spent on my bike, not in the Stang.
That would leave the worst months, Nov-April, for my car, naturally. This is why I'm hesitant on pulling the trigger on a GT. Most days, I drive my car if its adverse weather, aka rainy/snowy/windy as hell/cold. Those are like the complete opposite days that most people like to take their Stangs out.
I'm leaning toward getting a regular car simply because my "summer" or fun vehicle is a sportbike. I know the decision is ultimately up to me. But, does anyone have any opinions?
#19
Cheers, all. New here and have a tech question. A good friend of mine has been having a problem with his 2005 V6 Mustang dying while parked or driving for no apparent or obvious reason. No pattern of driving or not driving to pinpoint a cause; checked and changed fuel tank cap, ran an OBD2 in the past even though no idiot lights had went off and no codes jumped. Til recent; now there's a P2401, Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Pump Control Circuit Low, Vacuum Pump Stuck Off. If anyone has an idea of where we should look next or what might be our cause and if the dying or stalling can be a symptom that would be great. Thinking evap. canister maybe and a vacuum pump problem?
Hey guys, reviving this thread a little. I got accepted for a loan at my CU, so I'm ready to look for a new car. I'm still considering the GT, even though it looks like I'll realistically get 18-19 mpg, which is a 3 mpg loss or so off of my Camry now. Not terrible, but when considering I could get 25-30 in different cars, it does make a difference.
However, disregarding that, as I believe the Mustang has a feel like no other, my other concern is that I'm a motorcycle guy as well and that will be my go-to mode of transportation for the months between May-October here in NY. So most of the 'glory months' I guess you'd call 'em will be spent on my bike, not in the Stang.
That would leave the worst months, Nov-April, for my car, naturally. This is why I'm hesitant on pulling the trigger on a GT. Most days, I drive my car if its adverse weather, aka rainy/snowy/windy as hell/cold. Those are like the complete opposite days that most people like to take their Stangs out.
I'm leaning toward getting a regular car simply because my "summer" or fun vehicle is a sportbike. I know the decision is ultimately up to me. But, does anyone have any opinions?
However, disregarding that, as I believe the Mustang has a feel like no other, my other concern is that I'm a motorcycle guy as well and that will be my go-to mode of transportation for the months between May-October here in NY. So most of the 'glory months' I guess you'd call 'em will be spent on my bike, not in the Stang.
That would leave the worst months, Nov-April, for my car, naturally. This is why I'm hesitant on pulling the trigger on a GT. Most days, I drive my car if its adverse weather, aka rainy/snowy/windy as hell/cold. Those are like the complete opposite days that most people like to take their Stangs out.
I'm leaning toward getting a regular car simply because my "summer" or fun vehicle is a sportbike. I know the decision is ultimately up to me. But, does anyone have any opinions?
I get about 18 in town and 22 on the highway. You could consider a programmer for a little extra mpg.
One thing to consider...since you will be on your bike so much, will one or two mpg really matter too much? If you're only driving the stang a few months of the year, the difference in fuel cost from a "normal" car would be minimal. The pay off from getting the other car may only be a few extra bucks a month that stays in your pocket.