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1986 Ford Mustang Specifications

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These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Unibody
Production Years for Series : 1979 - 1993
Price : $7,190-$15,275
Weight : 2600 lbs | 1179.34 kg

Power

Inline 4
Displacement : 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.
Power : 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Torque :122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 2600 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Stroke : 3.1 in | 80 mm.
Compression : 9.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Carter 1-barrel carburetor
V 6 90-degree
Displacement : 3802 cc | 232.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.
Power : 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 8.7:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
Electronic fuel injection
Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement : 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.
Power : 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Stroke : 3.1 in | 80 mm.
Compression : 8.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Electronic fuel injection
V 8 90-degree
Displacement : 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
Power : 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 9.2:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Sequential Fuel Injection
Transmission:
4 Manual With floor shift controls , 5 Manual , 3 Automatic SelectShift

Gear Ratios

1st Gear : 2.47:1
2nd Gear : 1.47:1
3rd Gear : 1.00:1

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1986 : 1,149,427
Total 1986 Mustang production : 224,410
1986 Ford Mustang
Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : 32,833
Hatchback Coupe 3 dr. 4 P : 117,690
Notchback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 73,887

Dimensions

Notchback Coupe
Fuel Capacity : 15.4 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 179.3 in | 4554 mm.
Width : 69.1 in | 1755 mm.
Height : 52.1 in | 1323 mm.
Wheelbase : 100.5 in | 2553 mm.
Front Track : 56.6 in | 1438 mm.
Rear Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.

Hatchback Coupe
Price : $7,745
Weight : 2660 lbs | 1206.556 kg
Fuel Capacity : 15.4 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 3
Exterior
Length : 179.3 in | 4554 mm.
Width : 69.1 in | 1755 mm.
Height : 52.1 in | 1323 mm.
Wheelbase : 100.5 in | 2553 mm.
Front Track : 56.6 in | 1438 mm.
Rear Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.

Convertible
Price : $12,820
Weight : 2900 lbs | 1315.418 kg
Fuel Capacity : 15.4 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 179.3 in | 4554 mm.
Width : 69.1 in | 1755 mm.
Height : 52.1 in | 1323 mm.
Wheelbase : 100.5 in | 2553 mm.
Front Track : 56.6 in | 1438 mm.
Rear Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.

GT Hatchback Coupe
Price : $10,690
Weight : 2975 lbs | 1349.437 kg
Fuel Capacity : 15.4 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 3
Exterior
Length : 179.3 in | 4554 mm.
Width : 69.1 in | 1755 mm.
Height : 52.1 in | 1323 mm.
Wheelbase : 100.5 in | 2553 mm.
Front Track : 56.6 in | 1438 mm.
Rear Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.

GT Convertible
Price : $14,520
Weight : 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg
Fuel Capacity : 15.4 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 179.3 in | 4554 mm.
Width : 69.1 in | 1755 mm.
Height : 52.1 in | 1323 mm.
Wheelbase : 100.5 in | 2553 mm.
Front Track : 56.6 in | 1438 mm.
Rear Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.

SVO Hatchback
Price : $15,275
Weight : 3030 lbs | 1374.385 kg
Fuel Capacity : 15.4 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 3
Exterior
Length : 179.3 in | 4554 mm.
Width : 69.1 in | 1755 mm.
Height : 52.1 in | 1323 mm.
Wheelbase : 100.5 in | 2553 mm.
Front Track : 56.6 in | 1438 mm.
Rear Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.

Roush IMSA Hatchback
Fuel Capacity : 15.4 Gal
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 179.3 in | 4554 mm.
Width : 69.1 in | 1755 mm.
Height : 52.1 in | 1323 mm.
Wheelbase : 100.5 in | 2553 mm.
Front Track : 56.6 in | 1438 mm.
Rear Track : 57.0 in | 1448 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Modified MacPherson struts with lower control arms and stabilizer bar

Rear : Rigid axle with four-bar link and coil springs

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Brakes
Front Brakes : Disc
Rear Brakes : Power-assisted drums

Tires / Wheels
Tires : P195/75R14 SBR WSW

Optional Tires
Tires : P205/75R14 WSW
Tires : P225/60VR15

Optional Wheels
Tires : Cast aluminum wheels

Recall

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer

FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

NHTSA Campaign ID07E064000
SummaryCERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
ConsequenceA LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
RemedyFEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Mfr Report Date19850701
NHTSA Campaign ID87V139000
SummarySPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
ConsequenceCOUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
RemedyINSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
NotesSYSTEM: FUEL LINE COUPLINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FUELINJECTION.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
1986 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $9,255
Avg. Household Income : $22,400
Avg. Home : $89,430
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.89

The 1986 Ford Mustang measures 69.10 inches in width, The 1986 Ford Mustang measures 179.30 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 100.50 inches.

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