Ford Mustang IV

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The Ford Mustang IV (1994–2004): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 38 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: SN95

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,500–4,813 mm Traficom	–	4,610–4,661 mm
Width	1,730–1,880 mm Traficom	–	1,824–1,857 mm
Height	1,270–1,360 mm Traficom	–	1,331–1,356 mm
Wheelbase	2,570–2,580 mm RDW	–	2,573 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,440–1,599 kg RDW	–	–
Mass in running order	1,540–1,699 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,979–2,050 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	454 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	454 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	4 RDW	–	–
Doors	2 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	255–311 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,237–2,350 L EPA	–

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

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	82.5% (80.5–84.3)	69.2%	1,579

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	28.5%	36.4%
Suspension	20.8%	41.6%
Lights and electrics	17.7%	28.8%
Tyres	14.1%	31.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks	10.7%	17.1%
Steering	6.5%	7.7%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

3,236 complaints for model years 1994–2004. 399 crashes · 104 fires · 285 injuries · 24 deaths

Engine 1,011
Airbags 228
Transmission and drivetrain 175
Brakes 155
Speed control 116
Seat belts 100

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 38 versions of the Ford Mustang IV

Show all 38 versions

United States 29 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
2003–20094 VALVE · 2 VALVE	4.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1999–2004	3.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA	263–276 g/km
2001–2004CLKUP · 2 VALVE, CLKUP	3.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2004CLKUP	3.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2004	3.9 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
2003–20044 VALVE, CLKUP · 2 VALVE, CLKUP	4.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
20044 VALVE, CLKUP	4.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
2004	4.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
2002–20032 VALVE	3.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
2002–2003CLKUP · 2 VALVE, CLKUP	4.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
2002–20032 VALVE	4.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
2003GUZZLER	4.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
2000–20014.6N · 4V · 4 valve	4.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
2001CLKUP	4.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1998–2001	4.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1999–20003.8N, CLKUP	3.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
20003.8N	3.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
20004.6N, CLKUP	4.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
2000GUZZLER	5.4 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
1996–1999(FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP	4.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
19994.6M FFS MPFI	4.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1998CLKUP	3.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1994–1998(FFS)	3.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
19984V	4.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1994–1997(FFS), CLKUP	3.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA	263–276 g/km
1996–1997(FFS)	4.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA	291–307 g/km
1994–1995(FFS)	5.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1994–1995(FFS), CLKUP	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1995(GUZZLER) (FFS)	5.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km

Canada 9 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1995–2004Subcompact	3.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.2–11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	258–274 g/km
1995–2004Subcompact	3.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	11.1–11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	255–267 g/km
2004Subcompact	3.9 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	276 g/km
2004Subcompact	3.9 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	258 g/km
1996–2004Subcompact	4.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.8–13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	294–311 g/km
1996–2004Subcompact	4.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	12.4–13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	285–308 g/km
2003–2004Subcompact	4.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	13.5–14.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	311–322 g/km
1995Subcompact	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	308 g/km
1995Subcompact	5.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	311 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.