Ford Mustang III

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The Ford Mustang III (1979–1993): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 23 versions in the United States.

Model codes: Fox · Sold in: United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	–	4,562 mm
Width	–	1,712–1,755 mm
Height	–	1,308–1,323 mm
Wheelbase	–	2,553 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	–	1,183–1,325 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)	311–340 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	2,350–2,379 L EPA	–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

661 complaints for model years 1980–1993. 61 crashes · 202 fires · 57 injuries · 2 deaths

Electrical system 250
Engine 48
Airbags 37
Seat belts 28
Lights 21

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 23 versions of the Ford Mustang III

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United States 23 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1987–1993(FFS)	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA	251–263 g/km
1987–1993(FFS)	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA	230–251 g/km
1985–1993(FFS)	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA	291–325 g/km
1986–1993(FFS)	5.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA	307–325 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) CA model, SIL · (FFS)	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)	2.3 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1986(FFS,TRBO)	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS)	3.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model	2.3 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1985(FFS,TRBO) CA model · (FFS,TRBO)	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1985(FFS), SIL	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1985(FFS)	3.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1985SIL	5.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.3 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	–	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1984(FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO) CA model	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	–	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	2.3 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	–	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model	3.8 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1984	5.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	–	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
1984(FFS)	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	–	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1984CA model	5.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	–	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	–	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.