New here, 89 5.0 HB
02-12-2013, 12:27 AM
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Location: Georgia
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New here, 89 5.0 HB
Just picked up a awesome 1989 mustang hatchback with the 5.0 HO and 5 speed. Has 175,000 miles with full tune up. This is my first Manuel car and an extremely excited. Only paid $2800. So far there are three issues, the fuel gauge Doesn't work very well, when cruse is activated the check engine light comes on, and the windows fog to the point you can't see out. I can't wait to get to drive her and get the hang of the 5 speed. 
02-12-2013, 12:53 AM
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Your windows fog because your heater core is out. Good luck with that mate. Heater core is a royal PITA. As for the cruise, I have no answer for you there.
She looks solid though. Fix that heater core and you'll be fine.
She looks solid though. Fix that heater core and you'll be fine.
02-12-2013, 05:51 AM
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Thanks, she spent her life in a garage for the past 7 years, PO drove her once a month on a Sunday. For what I paid the issues are minimal and it runs like a top!
02-12-2013, 08:59 AM
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bad heater core will probably make the passenger side floor wet by the firewall, feet area..air conditioning part will fog up the windows sometimes. i dont remember if it is the condensor that may be bad? check tech section.
