Talk:Ford Mustang (first generation)

i have a 1971 mach 1 vin is 1f05m100012 and under the front fenders says it's a 1f05f100012. is this really a number 12 car?

Someone reference
Please reference Mustang Monthly Magazine, September Issue Mustang  20:48, 30 September 2009 (UTC)


 * I'd like to see the engine options for the 1971-73 cars with a special mention of the very high performance Boss 351. Solid lifters,11.7-1 compression etc. I read a period magazine article about a mostly stock 1971 "Boss" mustang (the testers added headers?) that ran high 13 second range through the 1/4 mile.
 * Also would like to see some performance data from period tests for all the years.Include mpg too is possible.The EPA tested the 1973 Cougar (351 4V) and got 8.7 MPG.(ref."Changing Times;The Kiplinger Magazine". "Which Cars Guzzle the Most Gas".(Aug.1973) This info would be pretty interesting to the youth of today contemplating the purchase of one of these cars from this era.
 * I don't even like Mustangs but I still would like to see more info on here, if any Mustang guys would like to help out.76.166.245.241 (talk) 14:52, 19 November 2009 (UTC)

Engine/base price/production lists
These are all unreferenced, and such a level of detail is better suited to a fan site anyway. All they're doing here is mucking up the page. I'm inclined to remove them unless there's a fair argument in favor of keeping them. --Sable232 (talk) 03:12, 13 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Sable232: I agree, there are no references for this detailed information. There are numerous Mustang enthusiast web pages that provide such in-depth coverage. There seems no reason to keep these tables in an encyclopedia article. Moreover, they cover only some of the years. not the entire first generation of Mustang models. CZmarlin (talk) 00:58, 19 September 2010 (UTC)

Replaced them with sourced tables with engines info SHAMAN 20:51, 23 November 2010 (UTC)

1971-1973
Shaman (talk) 00:22, 19 September 2010 (UTC)
 * 1) Why there's so little about 1971-1973 model, where are fancy tables with engines like for previous years, and where to look for that info?
 * 2) I think that this article could be split into 3 as here are in fact three generations within it.
 * 1964-1968
 * 1969-1970
 * 1971-1973


 * Shaman: Please contribute referenced information to improve and expand the article! Regarding your suggested split: the article's "first generation" is correct. The Mustang used the same platform from 1964 to 1973; therefore, it is one generation. No amount of facelifting, body designs, or restyling defines a "generation". Nor does the addition of new options engines, etc. change to a "new" generation since the Mustang's basic chassis remained the same during this period. CZmarlin (talk) 00:49, 19 September 2010 (UTC)

If not split, then definitely infoboxes are needed for each generation, as dimensions are totally different for '67 and '71 (I'm keen to do that). When it comes to the 1971-73 again I read here: http://www.mustangandfords.com/thehistoryof/16382_ford_mustang_mach_1/index.html '''The platform was based more on the Fairlane/Torino/Cyclone than it was on the Mustang of 1967-'70. Wheelbase grew by 1 inch to 109. Overall length grew several inches, and there was significant weight gain.''' so it looks like they were built on different platform. SHAMAN 12:52, 24 September 2010 (UTC)


 * This article about the first generation Mustangs should not be spit, but it does need more referenced information and, as you suggest, an infobox to help the readers see how the Mustang grew in size with each restyle of the first generation.
 * Please note that the first generation Mustang was derived from components used on Ford's Falcon and Fairlane. The reference you quote does not say the 1971 to 1973 models had a new platform. Rather, the rebodied design introduced for the 1971 model year simply used more parts from the larger Fairlare than Falcon components. For example, the compact Falcon never came with power windows, so Ford used the same mechanical and electrical parts as on Torino to offer the new option for now the almost intermediate-sized 1971 Mustangs. No matter how much new metal was outside, increases in the dimensions, or the reliance on parts shared from either the Falcon or Fairlane, the basic Mustang platform was the same from 1964 through 1973. This is confirmed by general interest magazine articles, such as:
 * Popular Mechanics, "40 Wild Horses", by Jerry Heasley, August 2004 issue, "Generation I (1964 1/2 - 1973)" pages 64-66.
 * As well as by more authoritative restoration guides and performance sources, that include the following:
 * Ford Mustang Buyer's And Restoration Guide, by Peter C. Sessler and Nilda Sessler (isbn 9780790613260) - "The year 1971 saw the last major restyling of the first-generation Mustang." page 72.
 * Boss and Cobra Jet Mustangs: 302, 351, 428 and 429, by Dr John Craft (isbn 9780760300503) "...the rebodied Mustang line that was unveiled for the 1971 model year ... represented the third major restyling of America's original pony car" page 95.
 * And many, many more sources! CZmarlin (talk) 16:14, 24 September 2010 (UTC)

427 motor
The 427 is listed for the 1968 model year even though there has never been any definitive proof of this and it remains one of the most debated facts (or fiction) of muscle car history. Additionally there site used as the ref for this claim appears to be a self published site (blog?) and IMO is far from being credible on such a controversial topic. I wanted to get some feed back from others before making any changes so please share your thoughts. 207.216.253.134 (talk) 05:42, 1 March 2011 (UTC)


 * This article (from a very well respected, long standing nationally published magazine) gives some context to the 427 legend...207.216.253.134 (talk) 05:48, 1 March 2011 (UTC)

1969-1970 Engine Errors
In the 1969-1970 engines section there is listed a 1969 351 Cleveland engine. However, this engine was not used in the Mustang until 1970. I would suggest changing this to reflect that this is actually the specifications for a 351ci Windsor 4-barrel engine by simply changing the link from Cleveland to one that redirects to the 351 Ford Windsor page. Next up, the entry directly above this is a 1969-70 351ci Windsor engine, however the horsepower rating for this is listed at 250HP. This is in fact the rating for the 2-barrel Windsor engine and not the 4-barrel which made 290HP. Helihax (talk) 02:32, 27 June 2012 (UTC)

Re: '69 Engines - Agreed. The Mach I for 1969 only came in a 351W. The 351C wasn't available until 1970 (in fact, NO Cleveland heads were used for the '69 Mach I). Also: 1969 Manufacturing locations:  San Jose, California was a production site. I have a Mach I that came off the production line in February 1969 and it's VIN starts 9R - The R => San Jose Plant. 71.106.164.225 (talk) 04:48, 23 February 2015 (UTC)

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Differential all different in so many models
Where is any information on all the different rear ends used and what vast amount of different size parts were used, from the economy 7.25 rear end up to all the 9" giants 2600:8801:F100:8F:7D8C:AF23:24E:B3AC (talk) 06:52, 11 November 2022 (UTC)


 * There were so many variations that depended on engine, gearbox and customer choice that it is impractical to list them all here. Also, WP is only meant to give an overview of the car, not a list of parts - see WP:NOTCATALOG. For fine details it is better to go to one of the many websites dedicated to the Mustang.  Stepho  talk 07:36, 11 November 2022 (UTC)