05-09 differences
6th Gear Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,411
From: Southeast Virginia
One important difference starting in the 2nd half of 08 models - the spark plugs (and also the threads in the heads that hold them) are different. This change was made in 08 because earlier model mustangs had spark plugs breaking half in two upon attempts at removing or changing them.
Having a spark plug stuck inside the head will ruin a person's day. VERY glad I don't have that worry in my 08.
Having a spark plug stuck inside the head will ruin a person's day. VERY glad I don't have that worry in my 08.
5th Gear Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 4,256
From: Philadelphia, PA
To each their own. If I'm getting a flat, I'm gonna notice regardless of a tire pressure light. One of the sensors broke off and was rolling around in my tire once and drove me nuts. From what I've seen more people seem to think they're more of a PITA rather than helpful
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 448
From: texas
My 06' has an exhaust vibration noise. But I didn't have it until I changed the mufflers. I need to go back under and take a look and see if I can see where it's maybe hitting the body. Only at some rpm's will it do it. Sometimes can be annoying. I don't know if that's the exhaust problem that's indicated in this thread.
1st Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 117
From: British Columbia
recall issue with something to do on air bag programming in 06, CS option wasnt available until 07, Bullitt option wasnt available until 08, back up camera option wasnt available until 09 or 10. Alot of the previous yrs options like 18inch wheels for the GT, became standard equipment the following year.
4th Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,768
From: Washington
One important difference starting in the 2nd half of 08 models - the spark plugs (and also the threads in the heads that hold them) are different. This change was made in 08 because earlier model mustangs had spark plugs breaking half in two upon attempts at removing or changing them.
Having a spark plug stuck inside the head will ruin a person's day. VERY glad I don't have that worry in my 08.
Having a spark plug stuck inside the head will ruin a person's day. VERY glad I don't have that worry in my 08.
4th Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,768
From: Washington
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 555
From:
There's quite alot of differences b/w the years. for one I know that the coolant system on the 2005 and 2006 model years differs from 07, 08, and 09. Also 08 and 09 models have this "noise reduction" foam pad at the gear shifter that the previous years didin't...If any other small thing come to mind I'll list them......
3rd Gear Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 502
From: Ofallon, IL
i am having a similar problem as well with my '06. im running straight pipes, and the passenger side vibrates pretty loud at certain rpms when i downshift, or upshift, its really starting to bug me because the guys at the dealership "can't seem to find a problem with it." i love my exhaust, but if its always going to vibrate like this **** i don't know what im gonna do, its embarassing as hell sometimes