MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

Fox platform · A new face for the Fox

1987 MUSTANG.

The major styling update introduces smoother front-end treatments. LX and GT remain visually distinct choices on the same basic platform.

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Fox platform Mustang, representative of the generation, not necessarily this model year

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A NEW FACE FOR THE FOX.

The major styling update introduces smoother front-end treatments. LX and GT remain visually distinct choices on the same basic platform.

The Fox Mustang became a favorite platform for drivers, racers, and builders. Its long production run includes efficient four-cylinders, the turbocharged SVO, and the familiar fuel-injected 5.0.

IDENTIFY THE CONFIGURATION.

A model year is the starting point. Confirm the body style, engine, transmission, axle, market, and factory packages before comparing specifications or ordering parts. A restored or modified Mustang may no longer match its original build.

Generation
Fox platform
Reference market
United States

DOCUMENTED MODEL PROFILES.

OWNERSHIP NOTES.

Inspect strut towers, floor and torque-box attachment points, evidence of collision repair, and wiring changes. Verify engine swaps, tuning, and emissions equipment before relying on a factory specification.

The imported 2016 workshop manual is not a substitute for this model year’s service information. Use the correct factory publication.

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