2007 Ford Mustang Overview

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(4.7) 98 reviews
MSRP: N/A
Body Style: Coupe
Combined MPG: 21-23
Engine: 300-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (regular gas)
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive

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Our Take on the 2007 Ford Mustang

Our Take

By Cars.com Editors

Styling cues are borrowed from Mustangs of the 1960s, and Ford calls the new Mustang "more modern, more livable and safer," and says it's managed that without losing its "street swagger." For 2007, the lineup has been expanded to include the high-performance Ford Shelby GT500. As with other ... Read Full Report

What We Like

Classic looks
Refined handling
Ergonomics improved over prior models
GT's V-8 power
V-8 exhaust note (though some find it excessive)

What We Don't Like

V6 automatic Mustang disappointing
No side curtain airbag option
No light, storage or cupholders in backseat
Optional gauges too dim in sunlight
Manual gearshift slightly balky
Poor rear visibility
Premium fuel required in GT500

Notable Features

Plenty of power for the money (GT)
High-performance Shelby GT500
Coupe or convertible body styles
Standard audio input jack
New exterior colors
Available DVD navigation system

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By Scott Burgess

CLEVELAND -- The 2007 Shelby GT Mustang will eventually end up in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.Some star will drive one in a video, rock from the roof during a concert or smash one into a wall, becoming the latest, greatest, superstar to burn out too soon.So with that in mind, I took the new Shelby GT to the hall and scoped out where Ford might want to place the fastest piece of me... Read full review for the 2007 Ford Mustang

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4.7

Average based on 98 reviews

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2007 Ford Mustang GT California Special

by GM from Texas on February 20, 2012

If you need "cheap" speed, there are few better choices than the Mustang. Yes, it's got a telephone pole out back for a rear end but, it's better at turning than GM's old F-bodies and for me at least,... Read Full Review

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IIHS Ratings

Based on Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Head Restraints and Seats: P
Moderate overlap front: A
Side: G

IIHS Ratings

Based on Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

G Good

A Acceptable

M Marginal

P Poor

Head Restraints and Seats

Dynamic Rating: P
Overall Rear: P
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry: G

Moderate overlap front

Chest: G
Head/Neck: A
Left Leg/Foot: G
Overall Front: A
Restraints: A
Right Leg/Foot: A
Structure/safety cage: A

Side

Driver Head Protection: G
Driver Head and Neck: G
Driver Pelvis/Leg: G
Driver Torso: A
Overall Side: G
Rear Passenger Head Protection: M
Rear Passenger Head and Neck: G
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg: G
Rear Passenger Torso: G
Structure/safety cage: G

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a nonprofit research and communications organization funded by auto insurers. IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal or poor based on performance in high-speed front and side crash tests. IIHS also evaluates seat/head restraints for protection against neck injuries in rear impacts.