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Ford Mustang S197 (5th Generation)

2005–2014 · S197 · coupe

The S197 brought retro Mustang styling back and ran for a full decade with two distinct phases. Pre-facelift (2005-2009) runs the 4.6L 3V V8 (300hp GT) or 4.0L Cologne V6. Post-facelift (2010-2014) introduced the 5.0L Coyote (412-420hp) in 2011, the GT500's 5.4L/5.8L supercharged V8, and the 3.7L Cyclone V6. Live rear axle the entire run — the last solid-axle Mustang.

Watch out: 4.6L 3V Triton spark-plug breakage in the head — the two-piece plugs seize and snap off. Use the Lisle 65600 extractor kit before forcing anything; a snapped plug is a head-off repair otherwise.

What your Mustang takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Wiper blades22" driver · 20" passenger✓ VerifiedView
  • Engine oil5W-20 (6 qt) · 5W-20 (8 qt)From owner's manualShop
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Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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