Well it seems Ford hasn’t learned from their previous recalls

This time it’s for F-Series trucks only. The welding on the drivers side seat could crack causing injury.

Ford is aware of the problem, and correcting it accordingly. You’ll get a full recall if your car is effected. However, this doesn’t seem to be a serious issue. The good news is of course Ford is replacing the mistake for free.

Ford motor company used to be one of the most prestigious automotive companies around. Their famous Motel T was the start of the automotive craze. It was one of the most popular cars at the time, with thousands sold.

So what happened to that great business model? Well I think their recent recalls and poor managing techniques, Ford has now lost an annual profit of $2.7 billion.
Perhaps this has to do with them handing out $1,000 checks to each employee. Not sure what the folks at Ford are thinking, but I don’t think it’s working.

It’s not often one of the most pristine Mustangs is auctioned off. The Roush P-51A is the last of its kind, and will be auctioned off under the supervision of Jack Roush himself. The 510 horsepower engine is one of the largest in Mustang history.

“Whoever ends up with this car will truly acquire a part of Roush history.” Mr. Roush commented.

All proceeds will go to Salute to Education, a charity carefully chosen.

The original Mustang this was based off of has came along way since its 300 horsepower stock engine, to the 510 horsepower machine. Upgrades to the crank shaft, pistons, and connecting rods were all needed to harness the Roush’s special supercharger. Other modifications done to the car include a standard high flow fuel injection system, custom aluminum upper and lower intake manifold to power the high capacity air-to-water intercooler.

All in all, whoever gets this car is getting a piece of Roush history. It’s an amazing muscle car and will always be cherished by its makers.

For decades it’s been known that teenagers hold the buying power in the market. Living with their parents, they have little expenses and bills to pay. It’s no wonder when asked which car they’d most like to have, the number one response was a Ford Mustang. However, there was one catch to the story; the car had to be within their reach. This meant they couldn’t pick exotic cars which they won’t have funds for.

Interestingly enough the study also concluded that people in their early to mid twenties preferred the Honda Civic. This however, is not surprising when you look at it closely. More teens get a free ride with insurance and gas when living with their parents. When they have to worry about finances the researches found practical cars such as the Civic, Ford Focus, and Corolla rained supreme.

The study found interesting comparisons between gender as well. While not surprising, the VW Beetle was common among women, but not even worthy of mention among the men.

Among older people the Mustang just doesn’t seem practical. The gas millage it gets isn’t anything near a Civic. However, there’s the obvious power difference - which many people don’t need. The insurance prices for Mustangs and other sports cars are also outrageous, sometimes costing thousands per year.

Advertisers have known this for years and have marketed many different types of after market parts for cars that are considered for teens. The abundance of mustang body kits and other expensive and un-needed upgrades is amazing.

Power shifting is a touchy subject among car enthusiasts. There are many debates on whether it helps your time, or just hurts your car. However, if done right power shifting can definitely improve your track time.
Power shifting is a method of changing gears while still keeping the RPMs high. This allows for a maximum power surge. A correctly done shift should chirp the tires. What differs a power shift from speed shifting or granny shifting is the acceleration. When power shifting, your foot should be be on the gas, pressing it to the floor the whole time. When the RPMs are at the correct spot on your car’s power curve, stomp the clutch and switch gears at the same time. You have to get the timing perfect in order for it to work. You should be pulling the shift knob up or down slightly depending on what gear you’re going in to, just to make the process faster.
Be careful when attempting this with high powered cars such as the Mustang. It’s definitely recommended to try on low powered cars. Shifting from gear three to four will be good for practice. Obviously this method of shifting causes extreme wear and tear on your transmission, so don’t do it all the time. In fact most people never recommend doing it unless you’re in a race.

Newer Ford Mustangs, especially the S197 model seem to have a flaw in the window tinting. A lot of owners are experiences scratches and scuffs that are impossible to get out. Some gouges appear to be passed the tint and scratching the window itself.

Window Tint Scratch Prevention

Moleskin as pictured above is a strip of material that goes along your window to prevent scratches. Don’t be fooled by the fancy name however. The product is nothing more than felt, and any DIY modder can apply it himself. If you don’t have the motivation to do it yourself, you can always buy a kit specifically designed for the Mustang.
Cleaning your windows regularly can help a lot as well. Most people theorize that dust, dirt, and grit cause the scratches when the window is rolled up and down. Plexus is an industrial strength plastic cleaner. It’s specifically designed to fill in, polish, and buff out scratches.

Fix Window Tint Scratches

If you already made the mistake of not using moleskin, there are little to no methods you can try to remove the scratches. If you have applied no after market parts that may have caused the damage, then Ford may cover the scratches under warranty. This also applies to the window tinting itself; meaning Ford will only cover stock tints.

If you’ve ever wondered how much horsepower your Mustang or any other car is outputting in a quarter mile race, it’s possible to get a rough estimate. While not exact, by figuring the time it took and weight of the car, you can get an general idea of your time. The following images is a list of common track times along with common car weights.

If your car doesn’t fit in to those times or weight, you can always use this handy tool.

The Ford Mustang is without a doubt one of the most popular muscle car for car enthusiasts around the world. With many different models such as the Cobra and GT, which one is the top dog? Webrides decided to take a look at the most supreme Mustangs available; the Roush and the Saleen Mustang.

The long awaited 2009 Chevy ZR1 has been officially announced. The car looks absolutely amazing, and Chevy is definitely on the right track. Chevy insists this will be the first production car to outrun expensive brands such as Porsche and Lamborghini. A little ambitious one might say. However with the claimed speeds of 200+ MPH, anything is possible.

This beautifully designed mustang body kit was made out of high quality carbon fiber to keep the weight as light as possible.

If you have enough cash to dump on this amazingly built body kit, we definitely recommend it.

AIT has just released a beautiful four piece body kit for the Ford Mustang. It will fit on years 2005 to the current date. This B-magic molding is one of the sleekest mustang body kits I’ve yet to see.
Here’s an enlarged image of the side skirts so you can see how magnificent it is.