wasvette

So, previous updates below. Just hit 199,250 and car is no different than at 100k. This car has made me a Ford believer; enough to get a 2003 Lightning with 9,900 miles at purchase a month ago. I have nothing to report since 177,777 except oil changes, cleaning the steeda filter, and a fuel filter. Clutch still tight and original. No other issues. Not one person that has seen this car can believe it has more than 20k on it. God bless Ford.

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Actually 177,519 but I like the sound of the 177,777 and it will hit that this week anyway. Below are actual updates between 165,000 and 177,000; below dotted line is previous 165k update. Still no issues with the car except routine maintenance.

Since 165K
>>> 3 synthetic oil changes
>>> Coolant flush / fill
>>> A/C check - all good
>>> Had a knock when turning left - motor mount was loose; replaced (1) upper strut mount and (2) front lca unnecessarily. Pascal saved me before replacing more parts.

Still on OE clutch and starter - so, sorry to report, no dramatic 177,777 update to report. This car is so reliable it's boring, but that works.



-----------------------------------165 k old update--------------------------------------------------

Many of you have seen the past posts documenting this vehicle from about the 100,000 mile mark. For the newcomers, it is a 2006 GT delivered new to me in Sept 2005. It has many mods (see sig) but no F.I. This is the best, most reliable car I've ever owned and I usually don't keep a car passed 60K. Car hasn't seen the dealer in about 2 years. Below is the recap with some updated routine maintenance.......How long will she go and is there another S197 out there of any year with more miles?

Ford Service
>>> Fuel Pump - had replaced as a preventative measure due to TSB
>>> Rear end whine - repaired early under warranty - bad clutch pack
>>> Coolant flush/fill
>>> Airbag recall - haven't had done

Maintenance By Me
>>> Approx 33 synthetic oil changes since 2k
>>> Multiple fuel filters
>>> Serpentine belt Twice as preventative measure
>>> Clean air filter
>>> Cabin filter
>>> RP fluid in trans (once) and rear diff
>>> Hawk Brakes/slotted rotors at about 125K?
>>> 4 sets of tires + oe
>>> Optima yellow top battery
>>> Spark plugs at 105k - tsb to the letter - no breakage
>>> Alternator at 155,000
>>> Added about 6 oz of radiator fluid the other day
>>> Couple tail light bulbs

Has not been done
>>> Starter
>>> Anything AC
>>> Clutch

Observations
>>> Steering rack still tight like new
>>> Runs perfectly (and strong)
>>> No smoke
>>> Uses about 1/4 quart oil after 5,000 miles
>>> EVERYTHING on the car still works

Clutch is still stock and tight. Burns virtually no oil between changes if any.

Lem-06

Daaaaaaamn. That's one smooth running machine.

defiance

I bet you are one happy owner, your car must have been made on a Wednesday LOL. That's one healthy steed you got! I really hope mine makes it that long I'm getting close to 100k now and so far nothing to report knock on wood.

pdonket

It really is impressive that your car is holding up so well after nearly 200,000 miles. Especially without having to replace any big ticket items...that's pretty remarkable really. I'm at about 15,000 now and hoping for another 185,000 trouble free miles!

JimC

You've got a few miles on my 2006 Pony:

but not many!

Ran nitrous on mine for two race seasons and at 90,000 miles pulled the nitrous and put on the Xcharger. Had to replace the alternator at 189,872 and will be replacing ball joints and the front wheel bearings soon.

07BLACKGT

I love this thread. I also love how both cars that are 19x,xxx are modded and driven as they should be. AMERICA!

Lem-06

'MERICA!!!!!!!!!! **** YEA!"

loots06

Sweet!

wasvette

Jim - That's impressive; In posting these threads the las few years, there are only a few 05-07 Mustangs even close to the miles I had a t that point in time - yours is more impressive in that you had NOS and now FI!

05 Mustang

congrats!