Talk:Ford Mustang (fourth generation)

Removing Main Image Rationale

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"Though the 1996-1998 Mustang GT maintained a similar horsepower output of the earlier cars, the smaller displacement engine 4.6 L engine produced less torque over a smaller range than the older Windsor engine resulting in a slightly slower vehicle" I'd like to see evidence of this. the older 302 had similar amounts of torque coming in earlier in the rpms, while the SN95 had it coming in later. Was often regarded as the "same" performance and not worse. Read Edmund's SN95 review from the 90's. If you have some proof/citation let me know. MustangAficionado (talk) 06:34, 30 August 2008 (UTC)

I changed "a claimed 390hp..." to "resulted in 390 horsepower (291 kW) and 390 ft·lbf (529 Nm) of torque, which is often argued to be an underrated figure." It's common knowledge in the mustang community that these cars were publicized as 390hp for insurance reasons due to the Z06's 400hp region. They often put down from 365-380rwhp/rwtq which with an average of 15% drivetrain loss through the T-56 means the flywheel is closer to (370/.85 =) 435 —Preceding MustangAficionado (talk) 06:34, 30 August 2008 (UTC)

How many SN-95 2 mustangs there exist?

This article isn't quite clear about the different models that used the SN-95 2 body.
As far as I can tell from the article, there is the Cobra, the Saleen, the Mach 1, the Bullitt, and the GT.
Anything else? Hrgwea (talk) 05:04, 14 February 2011 (UTC)

What's the difference between the SN95 and the SN95-2? Subplanar (talk) 22:02, 10 June 2011 (UTC)

The SN-95 is the Mustang body style which was introduced in 1995. The SN95-2 is basically a re-panelling of the old car. The base stayed the same, that's why people call it something like v2 of the SN95 ;) Sunstarfire (talk) 13:01, 20 August 2012 (UTC)

I deleted some redundant info which could also be found on the Cobra-page. I also added the links to that page at the appropriate places. Sunstarfire (talk) 13:01, 20 August 2012 (UTC)

Ford Mustang Phases

Due to the changes of the Mustang throughout the 1994-2004 era, I created "phases" to breakdown what each year changed internally/externally. Hope it helps! GT42CWR-MP (talk) 03:48, 30 July 2014 (UTC)

Year	Phase	Descrpition
1994/1995	Ia	Curved/Fluted Carbody (body trim is removed) Coupe or Convertible body styles are offered 3.8L 232 CID Essex V6 (145 horsepower) & 5.0L 302 CID Windsor V8 (215 horsepower) engines are standard Ignition Control Module introduced for both V6 and V8 models Removable hardtop (optional for 1994-1995) White gauge pointers & thinner odometer/trip meter numbers introduced Anti-Lock Braking System introduced (Optional) EEC-IV Computer System with OBD-I standard for V8 Models EEC-V Computer System with OBD-II standard for V6 Models Air vents in front of rear wheel well are introduced Headlights with silver casings are standard Beaded upper door panels Smooth mirrors Fuel tank evaporator canister vacuum hose attached to brake booster vacuum hoses (V6 models only) Constant Control Relay Module (CCRM) located adjacent to Coolant Overflow Tank Borg-Warner T5 (Manual) Transmissions & Ford AOD-E (Automatic) Transmissions are introduced for both V6 and GT 2:73 Gearing is stock for V6 Coupe, 3:08 for Convertibles & 3:27 for GT models
1996	Ib	Vertically-barred tail lights now introduced/Revised tail light wiring layout 4.6L 281 CID Romeo V8 replaces the 5.0L 302 CID Windsor V8 Medium Graphite replaces Opal Gray interior Bright Red interior is discontinued Revised hood latch configuration Constant Control Relay Module (CCRM) now relocated under passenger fender Black functional air vents in front of rear wheel well are discontinued (beginning January 1996 - all models) Smooth upper door panels Textured mirrors Orange gauge pointers & thicker odometer/trip meter numbers introduced Revised water pump (V6 models only) EEC-V Computer System with OBD-II replaces EEC-IV with OBD-I computer system in V8 Models only Ignition Control Module discontinued for both V6 & V8 models 15" x 7" Spur & 17" x 8" Diamond Cut wheels are introduced Borg-Warner T45 (Manual) and Ford 4R70W (Automatic) replace the Borg-Warner T5 (Manual) & Ford AOD-E (Automatic) respectively with 6-bolt flywheel Revised radiator & moveable overflow tank bracket (GT only) Honeycomb grille introduced on headlight nose panel (1996 only; 97/98 still had preforations for grille installation)
1997	Ic	Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) is introduced on all models Thicker automatic transmission shifter introduced Honeycomb grille behind the running pony is discontinued Revised engine coolant temperature sensor & wiring (V6 models only) Two-tone interior colors replaced with a single (monotone) interior color for door panels and rear side panels Fuel tank evaporator canister vacuum hose now attached to revised throttle body plenum (V6 models only) Black air vents in front of rear wheel well are now manufactured as solid pieces of plastic Bright Machined aluminum wheels are introduced Engine head gaskets revised (both GT & V6 models) Enlarged radiator, overflow tank & radiator fan introduced for increased cooling capacity of engine Overflow tank bracket is now bolted to radiator apron of car (GT only) Revised A/C Condenser
1998	Id	GT & V6 Sport Appearance Group Packages introduced Revised Engine Control Unit (ECU) on all models CD players & stereo clocks are now integrated on all models Thicker power steering pulley flange (GT Only) Revised vent plug (V6 models only) Revised spark plug (V6 models only) Mechanical diode replaces intermediate one-way roller clutch for 4R70W Transmissions only Ash tray discontinued Center console dual cup holders introduced Shorter brake booster vacuum hoses introduced (V6 only) Semi-returnless fuel system with two-speed fuel pump & basket introduced with integrated fuel pressure regulator on passenger fuel rail Revised exhaust manifold & parallel exhaust hangers introduced (GT only) Final year for 16" and 17" wheels to be made from Cast Aluminum
1999	IIa	New Edge carbody design introduced in November 1998 Boomerang-like spoiler introduced Revised cylinder head, port shape, piston & intake manifold for 260 hp Power Improvement (GT only) Revised cylinder head, intake & camshafts for 190 hp Power Improvement (V6 only) Revised T-45 synchro gearing/shift forks & speedometer now controlled via ECM Improved suspension & steering Headlights with silver casings are standard on all models Fully-returnless fuel system introduced with fuel pressure regulated by PCM 16" and 17" wheels are now made from Forged Aluminum Revised valve-body & integrated electronic speedometer on 4R70W Transmissions only Revised front engine cover (GT only) 3:27 Gearing standard on all models First year for the 4.6L 281 CID V8 engine to be fabricated at the Windsor plant with 8-bolt flywheel Revised floorpan sealing to diminish road noise 1" seat track extension standard on all models
2000	IIb	Rear child seat anchor brackets become standard Glow-in-the-dark interior trunk release introduced Revised belt tensioner Final year for 16" wheels on GT models produced Revised front engine cover (GT only) Final year for the 4.6L V8 engine to be fabricated at the Windsor plant
2001	IIc	Instrument lighting switched to Lime Green instead of Ice Blue Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) introduced for V6 Models, increases V6 horsepower to 193 from 190 Returning year for the 4.6L V8 engine to be fabricated at the Romeo plant Thin flange power steering pump pulley (same as 1996-1997) Pantograph-like spoiler design introduced Revised heater core & inlet/outlet connectors Dual center console cup holder becomes a single cup holder Revised center console bezel IAT now integrated with MAF Sensor Ford 4R70W Transmission torque converter drain plug discontinued V6 interior seat colors become two-toned, door panels become semi-two toned colored as well Plastic crossover coolant tubing replaced with an aluminum version (GT only) 21/22 lb/hr pink top injectors replace 19 lb/hr yellow-top injectors (GT only - beginning January 2001) Headlights with black casings now standard production on all models Driver's side valve cover baffle revised (V6 only) Revised harmonic balancer design (GT only) Revised coil distributor connection (V6 only) Borg-Warner TR3650 Manual Transmission replaces the T45 Manual Transmission (beginning January 2001 - GT only) Revised shorter water pump (beginning January 2001 - GT only) Torque Thrust wheels are introduced (optional) Raised hood scoops and side scoops now standard production on GT models Final year for 15” wheels on V6 models produced
2002	IId	Visteon Mach 1000 sound system replaces the Mach 460 sound system on GT Models (optional for V6 Models) 16” wheels become standard on V6 models Interior overhead storage net introduced for coupe models only Full-width bar rocker panel decals replace pinstripe rocker panel decals (V6 only)
2003	IIe	1999 SVT Cobra hood becomes standard on all V6 models Black valve covers (Mach 1 only) Restricted exhaust system (Mach 1 & SVT Cobra models only) Pony Edition Mustang Package introduced (V6 models only) Final year for black-painted door lock key holes Ford 4R75W Automatic Transmission replaces the Ford 4R70W (GT & Mach 1 models only) Handbrake now introduced with a leather boot (All models)
2004	IIf	40th Anniversary Trim Package introduced for V6 and GT models 3.9L V6 engine replaces the 3.8L V6 engine in December 2003 V6 & GT Radios now programmed to play .MP3 files Satellite Radio introduced for SVT Cobra & Mach 1 models Interior overhead storage net discontinued Silver valve covers (Mach 1 only) 1" enlarged crankshaft for 3.9L V6 engines Polished door lock key holes Silver center console trim introduced (optional) TMX2 Computer System standard for Mach 1 models only Revised shifter & exhaust system (Mach 1 and SVT Cobra only) Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) becomes standard Standard, Premium & Deluxe packages offered for the V6 and GT models.

Two tone interior

There is still two tone interior for 97 and 98 models. Specifically the cobra models have two tone interior options for those years — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.177.78.1 (talk) 07:53, 30 August 2015 (UTC)

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Notchback vs Hatchback

“A convertible returned, but the previous notchback and hatchback bodystyles were discontinued in favor of a single fastback coupe bodystyle.”

I suggest either correcting this or removing altogether. The canopy might have been a bit longer in the back than the previous generation, but it still not a fastback as the rear is not a hatch and drops down forward of the trunk. Tremorlok (talk) 07:27, 2 September 2021 (UTC)

You are right. The SN-95 is in no way a fastback.

Performance change for 1999

The article does not mention this except saying the 4.6L was upped to 260hp. No reason given but I can tell you. The 1999+ 4.6L was referred to as the PI (Power Improved) and was two changes, the new PI cylinder heads raised the compression a small amount, received changes in port shape and also featured better heat dissipation. The new intake manifold highlighted a more durable design (96-98 intakes were prone to cracking) as well as increased runner length and size. The combination of the two, heads and intake, resulted in the 35 HP increase. 67.140.232.183 (talk) 06:27, 5 July 2022 (UTC)