Watch This Before Buying a Ford Mustang GT SN95 1994-2004

The Ford Mustang is a fantastic sports car and is arguably one of the best sports car regarding the bang for your buck. The 4.6L SN95 is a very reliable car, however, with all reliable cars, they have issues as well. All of the Ford Mustang GTs issues are very manageable and not going to leave you stranded, but there are some notable issues to bring up.

Not all mustangs will experience the same issues, but these are just the most common issues.

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Red SN95 Mustang infront of the tunnel

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[Turismo]

I just got a 4.6L sn95 from 1998 a few months ago and can confirm that all it needs is new suspension and a short throw lol

[RickBaker-rn]

Love my 94 5.0 manual transmission! It has 61 thousand miles, convertible , high gloss white pain job ❤

[AngieAnji]

When I got my mustang two years ago :
I had issues everywhere! It was $1, 800. I knew what I was getting myself into but I would consider it my project car back then. I’d already own a Toyota, still do. They’re both my babies. Anyways, it had issues with the differential fluid spilling out, a lot... that was my first fix. Then I had issues with the brakes being old, easily fixable, but they failed to mention that the brake fluid was running low, so I had to get it towed to a mechanic to fix that. Back axle was at the verge of giving out so he had to fix that too, out of my range. We had to change a wheel bearing. I had rewired my car’s electrical lights since the previous owner did them incorrectly, that was the easiest for me to fix but also extremely time consuming. I had changed from lightbulbs to LEDs, so I had to wire the LED headlights as well. I also did the paint job on my car. It was easy as well but very time consuming. Then the interior, I needed to change the back speakers to newer and better ones so they would work and sound badass B-) Then I changed the radio since I wanted it to look slick. I added a CD holder on my dashboard and some cute figurines. This mustang hasn’t failed me since. It’s been up and alive since I fixed the major issues. They are absolutely reliable as long as you keep them well maintained, up to date, and give lots of loving to them too.

[mr-alexknight]

As a 2000 GT owner I can more then verify the intake manifold and actuator problems. The intake had a PLASTIC housing for the thermostat and of course leaked severely which caused me to buy another one with a METAL housing.

The door actuators actually went out about 85k which lasted much longer then I expected. But after having them replaced the Passenger side one broke again.

[creekjonsun]

#13 Replace the 3:25 ring and pinion with 3:73 gears, 5th gear isn't really usable until you are going 75 mph +. the 3:73 ratio is much easier on the clutch and makes 5th gear so much better(plus neck snapping performance). You will have to reprogram the computer for the gear ratio change. Hope this helps. :) 2002 GT

[gunners]

I already have one.. but imma watch this anyway lol

[stwhite]

Had a 2000 GT from new to 2012. Best car I ever had.

[MatthewPriolo]

I just bought a 97 gt with a short throw. Never had more fun driving a car before

[stonemichaels]

I think these issues would be true with any car if you don't take care of them. I've owned 5 SN 95 Cobras, including the two Mystic Cobras that I currently own, and two Fox Bodies and I've never had these issues. The paint issue is from someone not washing and waxing it on a regular basis. The only consistent issue was on my Mystics, for some reason, both speedo gears broke at the same time. Those are $10 dollar parts, no big deal. I know this is directed at GTs, but the bodies are the same. I have no experience with the 4.6 Gt motor, but the 32 valve is awesome.

[nokidding]

Great content, great presentation--straight to business. Thank you!

[jphillips]

@AutoMotivate Badass you used my photo in your video 👍🏻. Mine is the red 94 in the beginnings the video sitting in front of the black SN95 in front of the tunnel. I was shocked to see it. So cool. Nice videos.

[mikehunt]

Most of this was pretty bang on. The suspension is no lie mine rides like a tank and it's got fairly low miles on it. The shifter is an obvious one:(

[tripletcobbable]

Some thing they failed to tell you is that both in 1994 and 1995 mustangs are the last years they used the 5.0 L 302 in.³ V8 engine

[IamMortui]

Too late. Already bought mine and I love it.

[NewEdgeDesigns]

Nice work, pretty factual overview...

[angelonicassio]

This is a very well made video. Well spoken, he sounds educated. I have a 95 GTS and will check out his fox body vid:)

[reznor]

You can get a Ford intake manifold with the metal cross over it doesn’t have to be aftermarket

[avaryusher]

i have a a 95 and i had a short throw shifter thrown in plus got it lowered and upgraded sway bars on both front and rear

[eddycervantea]

Is this car still worth it!!? What condition can I get at 3k? THANKS!!
Idk how to work on my cars I'm just willing to put money into it!

[georgeharleydavidsonrider]

What about the 4.6 in the 1996 Mustang SVT Cobra. Are they reliable?
Just bought one 21-K original miles .
I paid $12, 000 for a convertible.
The car locks drives and smells like a brand new car, garage kept .