1989 Ford Mustang Specifications

Specifications

1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Production Years for Series :	1979 - 1993
Price :	$9,050-$17,550
Weight :	2750 lbs \| 1247.379 kg

Performance

1/4 Mile :	12.2 seconds.

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2294 cc \| 140.0 cu in. \| 2.3 L.
Power :	90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :	130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM) @ 2800 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
Port fuel injection

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	4949 cc \| 302.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Torque :	300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 SOHC (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Sequential Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual Floor shift , 4 Automatic with Overdrive

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1989 :	1,234,954
Total 1989 Mustang production :	209,769
1989 Ford Mustang
LX Convertible 2 dr. 4 P :	42,244
LX Hatchback Coupe 3 dr. 4 P :	116,965
LX Notchback Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	50,560

Dimension(s)

LX Notchback Coupe

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	15.4 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	179.6 in \| 4562 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.

LX Hatchback Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$9,555
Weight :	2820 lbs \| 1279.13 kg
Fuel Capacity :	15.4 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	3
Length :	179.6 in \| 4562 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.

LX Convertible

Chassis # 1FABP44E6KF305865
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Exterior
Price :	$14,141
Weight :	2970 lbs \| 1347.169 kg
Fuel Capacity :	15.4 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	179.6 in \| 4562 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

Exterior
Price :	$13,270
Weight :	3195 lbs \| 1449.228 kg
Fuel Capacity :	15.4 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	3
Length :	179.6 in \| 4562 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.
Tires :	P225/60VR15

GT Convertible

Chassis # 1FABP45E3KF191077
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Chassis # 1FABP45E4KF250069
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Exterior
Price :	$17,550
Weight :	3334 lbs \| 1512.277 kg
Fuel Capacity :	15.4 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	179.6 in \| 4562 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.
Tires :	P225/60VR15

Saleen Hatchback Coupe

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	15.4 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	179.6 in \| 4562 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.

SSP Coupe

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Chassis # 1FABP40E3KF212047
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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	15.4 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	179.6 in \| 4562 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 links adn coil springs

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P195/70R14

Recall

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer	DOPE, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	09E025000
Summary	DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence	DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY DOPE, INC.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	SABERSPORT
NHTSA Campaign ID	09E012000
Summary	SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence	DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer	K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	08E050000
Summary	K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.'
Consequence	WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY HONDA, FORD, OR CHRYSLER LLC. 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	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E049000
Summary	CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence	WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy	CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'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	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19870801
NHTSA Campaign ID	96V071000
Summary	THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Notes	SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1989 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$15,350
Avg. Household Income :	$27,450
Avg. Home :	$120,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.97
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1989 Ford Mustang? A: The 1989 Ford Mustang has a wheelbase size of 100.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1989 Ford Mustang? A: The 1989 Ford Mustang has a length of 179.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1989 Ford Mustang? A: The 1989 Ford Mustang has a width of 69.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1989 Ford Mustang cost when new?A: The 1989 Ford Mustang cost approximately $9,050 to $17,550 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1989 Ford Mustang? A: The 1989 Ford Mustang was offered as a GT Convertible, GT Hatchback Coupe, LX Convertible, LX Hatchback Coupe, LX Notchback Coupe, Saleen Hatchback Coupe, SSP Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1989 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1989 Ford Mustang had P195/70R14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1989? A: Ford produced 1,234,954 automobiles in 1989.

Q: How many 1989 Mustangs were produced? A: Ford produced 209,769 examples of the Mustang in 1989.

Q: What engines did the 1989 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1989 Ford Mustang had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM) @ 2800 RPM

V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3200 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1989 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1989 Ford Mustang had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual Floor shift, 4 speed Automatic with Overdrive.