The 2005 gt is quicker than all but the current supercharged svt cobra, and, even so, only by a 0. In this video i teach you all of the steps to get the most. Here are the specifications and other information for the 2005, 2006, 2007 ford mustang. Better fuel efficiency overall, manual transmission engines are less complex, weigh less, and have more gears than automatics. I ended up with an automatic 05 gt because all the manuals i test drove had some issue or another. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual. I have a 2005 mustang gt that has a charging problem. Mustang roush supercharger kit phase 1 475hp manual transmission 4. With the automatic you also get an overall faster car, the new automatic transmissions are faster then any manual, so if you want to race your gt on the quarter mile and you have the 10 speed 10r80 you will be beating the manual platform every time. If youve followed our s197 mustang gt project car series. On a dyno when i had like circle k gas in it, i got 293 horses to the wheels and 310 torque and then they told me to take it to bp across the street and fill it with bp then i got 296 horses and 316 torque. When driving on the highway, drive just shy of the midway mark.
The best year of the ford mustang for fuel efficiency was the 2019 ecoboost with an automatic transmission and regular gasoline. Dump the clutch at halfthrottle, and the 2005 ford mustang gt paints. If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission. This sport car was acclaimed for its unique, modern, classy styling, and sophisticated interior design. No other car made offers so much performance, image, and aura. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. If you think of the mustang as a gasguzzling muscle car, think again. Ford recommends that the transmission fluid, both for automatic and mt82 manual transmissions, be replaced at a maximum interval of 150,000 miles. The 2005 mustang is the best yet, by far, and one of the best.
Page 10 battery acid or sparks explosive gas fan warning maintain correct fluid power steering fluid level emission system. Jun 21, 2017 in the case of our 2005 mustang gt project car, our endgame for this car is to eventually make a midtohigh 10second pass in the quartermile, while retaining daily driver street cred. Ive only had my 05 mustang gt for a few months so thats why i didnt rate 5 on reliability, at 11 years old we shall see. View and download ford mustang owners manual online. With this ford mustang workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by ford garages and mechanics from. Manual and automatic transmissions are completely different technologies, which use different configurations and principles. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. All tests show a bad alternator but after 5 of them i need to find the problem. Though the score looks worse than the 1976 mustang, once scores are adjusted to account for the change in epa testing, it becomes clear who the true winner is. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos.
The 2005 ford mustang has 8 problems reported for fuel gauge reads incorrectly. This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year. For those who prefer to compute their own shift points, fivespeed manual transmissions are standard on both the v6 and gt versions of the 2005 mustang. Get detailed information on the 2005 ford mustang including features, fuel economy, pricing, engine, transmission, and more. And its not just economy cars where you can find this trend. The 2010 mustang gt added a more powerful version of the 4. I have a 2004 ford mustang gt with manual transmission and when i went to start it, it acted like the battery was dead. As jimmy pointed out, the installation manual is your friend, so double check that all. Considering these trips are taken during christmas in the winter with periods of idle time and speeds with the flow of traffic the procharger actually helps gas mileage. In the case of our 2005 mustang gt project car, our endgame for this car is to eventually make a midtohigh 10second pass in the quartermile, while retaining daily driver street cred.
Either way, can you point me in the direction of any sort of official documentation, ford or third party, that details this fact. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 2005 2010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5. In the city, rev all the way up to the sweetspot and. Shouldnt we just let the manual transmission go when modern automatics are virtually better in all aspects of performance except a slight drop in fuel economy. Boosting our threevalve mustang with paxtons novi 2200 kit. I have all decisions made except for the transmission. Really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are. They each will allow your engine to breathe easier, increase throttle response, and efficiency, leading to better gas mileage and the addition of a few rear wheel horsepower. The real issue with the 2005 mustang v6 and v8 powered gt cars, starts with filler tube angle and escalates. Every manual available online found by our community and shared for free.
One aspect of that goal, however, is to perform all of these modifications with a budgetfriendly mindset. Cafe regulations are corporate average fuel efficiency standards that enforce the fact that set averages of fuel economy must be achieved by vehicle manufacturers each year. But i am considering selling it and getting a 2005 mustang gt. Search by make for fuel efficient new and used cars and trucks skip to main content. Mar 14, 2012 watch in hd two friends finally going head to head to see whos mustang is faster. Im new to car talk and looking for a little advice. For an engine on a car, the lowest point is a little to the left at around 2500 rpm just like you stated. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual quora. I managed to get over 28 mpg on the highway in this mode with the 10r80.
Mustang mpg ratings by year mustang fuel economy cj pony. Please can someone tell me if the gas tank saddle type on a 2005 ford mustang gt empties evenly from both sides of the tank, or if one side empties first and and then the other. Vehicle is a 2018 mustang gt equipped with the new 10speed 10r80 automatic transmission, performance package 1, 401a equipment group, magneride and active exhaust. And the fact is, an automatic and especially an automated manual can. Mustang mpg ratings by year mustang fuel economy cj. The mustang gts revised v8 produced 315 bhp 235 kw at 6000 rpm and 325 lb. Apr 10, 2014 i am a 16 year old and i currently have a 2008 silverado. My gas mileage has increased nearly 1 mpg on my annual trip from michigan to alabama, from 16. Driving down the road carey russ 2005 ford mustang gt what has made the mustang so popular over the past 40 years. Gas tank filling problems on a 2005 mustang are very common. The 2005 ford mustang and the 2006 mustang and 2007 mustang models that followed are the first in history built on a chassis expressly designed to be a mustang. It seems like most were just beat up by the drivers. Estimates of gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, safety ratings, and air pollution ratings for new and used cars and trucks.
Watch in hd two friends finally going head to head to see whos mustang is faster. Amador, candy red 12 gt customer service supervisor i am 49 years old and this is my first mustang, in the high school years i owned and built mopars starting with a 76 volarie with a complete engine build with a 340 6 pak ground cam. The optional automatic is now a fivespeed, which should lessen its impact on the mustang s accelerative abilities. Complete, fully calibrated supercharging systems are available for the 20052008 4. Hello all, im getting a 2015 mustang gt within the next few months. Built as compliment to the legendary ford mustang, the ford probe was introduced in 1989 to replace ford exp. The mustang gt boasts a new multivalve, overheadcam v8 that produces 300 horsepower and is available with a tremec fivespeed manual or an automatic. I have a 07 mustang gt, yes i know its a different motorcarm, but i run 93 octane from bp or texaco. In most cases, an automatic car will be quicker than a manual transmission car equivalent, which takes time to shift gears. At the moment i drive an automatic ford taurus but i have done a few lessons driving manual with my uncle ive heard that automatic transmission gets better gas mileage but manual gives you more of a driving experience. Bill compares the 2018 mustang gt transmission options and goes. Choose mileage and options to get your 2005 ford mustang convertible 2d gt book value and price. And by new, that means changes are more than skin deep.
The 2005 ford mustang has 9 problems reported for gas tank difficult to fill. The ford mustang gt r began life as a 2005 gt bodyinwhite, receiving a serious but straightforward conversion to racecar spec. Sorry if this is a post thats been covered before, i didnt see anything pertinent in my brief searches. Ford mustang questions what is the recommended gas grade. Modern automatics have become so good at what they do from the standpoint of acceleration performance an.
I am a 16 year old and i currently have a 2008 silverado. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. On a dyno when i had like circle k gas in it, i got 293 horses to the wheels and 310 torque and then they told me to take it to bp across the street and. Search by make for fuel efficient new and used cars and trucks. Why does my 2016 mustang gt manual joltthud when i shift. We suspect the new cars deep, highfuelmileage fourth and fifth. Ive never driven an manual but everyone tells me that once you drive one youll never want another auto. Optimal rpm range for manual transmission motor vehicle. Dont you hate how bad the fuel efficiency of a mustang is. Ive never driven an manual but everyone tells me that once you drive one. The manual and automatic get the same combined fuel economy 30 mpg, but the cvt blows both of them away at 35 mpg combined. The 5speed manual and automatic transmissions offered with the updated v8 continued unchanged from before.
Page 9 battery acid or sparks explosive gas fan warning maintain correct fluid power steering fluid level emission system engine air filter passenger compartment jack air filter. Page 54 remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel. In the 2005 mustang, we saw the first step toward more fuelefficient and durable auto trans with the 5r55s transmission. The v8 powered gt is equipped with a rugged tremec 3650 gearbox. And to some extent you can also have them on the 2006 and 2007 models. The real issue with the 2005 mustang v6 and v8 powered gt cars, starts with filler tube angle and escalates from there to needing to replace your gas tank. I have a question, i have a bone stock 12 mustang gt stick, people say to just use regular gas but on the ford site, listed under specsit says that the mustang gt gets 10 more hp and torque with premium gas is this true. Nov 30, 2005 the 2005 s281 is saleens first allnew car in this market segment since they began manufacturing automobiles more than two decades ago. Modifications include a 93 lund racing tune, jlt cold air intake, 20mm ford performance lowering springs and corsa sport to xtreme catback exhaust. Aug 01, 2005 the mustang v8 is a little displacementchallenged at just 4.
They feature an aluminum case, 6 forward gears and reverse. This webpage contains ford mustang 2005 workshop manual pdf used by ford garages, auto repair shops, ford dealerships and home mechanics. Shop with edmunds for perks and special offers on used cars, trucks, and. A 20 bmw 328i sedan will get the same combined fuel economy 26 mpg whether you opt for the manual or the automatic transmission.
The 2005 s281 is saleens first allnew car in this market segment since they began manufacturing automobiles more than two decades ago. Complete, fully calibrated supercharging systems are available for the 2005 2008 4. The dodge charger rt, the ford mustang gt, and the pontiac gto 6. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.