New Edge Mustang - The History and All the Special Editions

[@mikecole4452]

Thanks for putting me and my car in the video. It's especially nice to hear somebody say I'm doing something the right way.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thanks you for your time & it was a pleasure. I wouldn't have said it if I didn't believe it. Keep doing what you do Mike!

[@robertalbertson889]

Hi Tony! Loved the video on the 1999-2003 Ford Mustang! I was a victim of the low hp output in the Mustang Cobra. I retired from the police department in January 2000. As a retirement gift to myself, I bought a new 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra. I waited for the '99 model to come out bcos it had the new Independent rear suspension IRS, the hp rating was 320 hp vs 305 hp on the '98 Cobra, and I loved the new design of the '99 as well. I test drove a '99 Mustang GT about 3 months prior to buying my Cobra since my dealer was having difficulty getting the new '99 Cobra in stock. So when they finally received 2 of them, a green convertible, and a white with black leather interior, I of course picked the white! I had a set of '99 GT chrome 17" wheels installed as a trade for the stock aluminium SVT wheels. It looked absolutely SICK!! AWESOME!! Now the day I took delivery of my new Cobra, I noticed immediately as I entered the freeway from the dealership that the GT I test drove 3 months earlier seemed much more powerful, especially down low from a start. I just figured it was the nature of the new SVT engine possibly needed break in time? But after about 2 weeks of the power being down in my opinion, I took my new Cobra to the dealership service department and complained about what I thought was a lack of power thar had been advertised? I explained that the GT with 260 hp felt as strong if not stronger than my 320 hp SVT engine? Of course the dealership said it was all in my mind, and in fact if anything, the engine probably makes 330 to 340 hp?? I don't think so! Hahaha 😁 So I left unhappy with the outcome that day. Then I was reading I believe Road & Track and they had written an article regarding the '99 Cobra and many customer complaints just like mine. The article said that power was proven to be only about 270 hp to 285 hp at best! No wonder the GT seemed as fast or faster than my new high performance SVT Cobra that I had just paid around $18,000 cash 3 months prior. So I called Ford Motor customer service and made a formal complaint. They told me that my Cobra was now under a recall to upgrade the engine to increase the hp to the advertised 320 hp! Two weeks later I got a call from my dealership service department saying I needed to bring my Cobra in for repairs. I asked what the repairs consisted of? They said, we will replace some engine electronics, install a new high flow cat back exhaust, install a new under pulley system, install a new intake plenum and install larger fuel injectors? So they had my Cobra in the dealership service department for 10 days doing all the upgrade installations. Finally after picking up my Cobra, it was noticeably more powerful, but it was also much louder from the exhaust upgrade, and it started having fuel pump issues? It was in for service numerous times after they did the upgrades. I often wondered if they really did all the upgrades they said they would do? The car seemed to run somewhat rougher than before the upgrades? I loved my Cobra, but that entire situation left a bad taste in my mouth for the retirement gift I wanted so badly for myself! Oh well. I kept the Cobra for about 2 years, until it started overheating a lot! Eventually it was discovered a head gasket was leaking! I fought with Ford Motor to buy back my Cobra, and I'd buy a new GT instead. After about a month of going back and forth with Ford Corporation, they finally made me an offer on my Cobra. They bought it back from me for $15,500 and gave me a $5,000 discount on any new 2004 or 2005 Mustang GT. I chose a new 2005 GT and that was an awesome car! I not once had anything go bad on that car, other than a battery, an alternator and a least power steering pump. I out 150,000 miles on that GT and than gave it to my son when he turned 18. Hahaha 😁 Great memories and the dreadful low hp output Cobra saga. Thanks Tony for the great videos and for the great memories 😀

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you for your story. The 99's were an issue out of the gate so much so that Ford didn't build a 2000 model. They needed to correct a lot of issues much as you described. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@robertalbertson889]

@TonysFordsandMustangs my pleasure always Tony!

[@bigmacmach1185]

My first Mustang was a 2004 GT 40th anniversary edition. Fun car and great memories, especially from cars and coffee. My oldest son was only 3 and a half when I sold it and still remembers it. Had headers, x pipe, pulley, Flowmaster and intake spacer. New I needed more power though when I got spanked by an 04 mach 1 on the highway, lol.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thanks for sharing Mac!

[@Ornelas11B]

I recently bought a 70,000 mile 1999 Mustang GT convertible with Metallic Electric Green paint. Gorgeous car.

[@danderson9881]

Had a 79 5.0, 89 GT Cobra(miss that car) 2005GT, 2010GTdrag pack. Now back to a 2000 V6, and planning a 351C swap.

[@bradbradley353]

For what it’s worth Tony my 2022 Mach1 sits next to my 2003 Mach that I purchased new. I absolutely love the new edges. I drive it probably more than the 2021…117k on it and counting…great video

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MattB8030]

One of the best signature v8 sounds came out of this car, still dont know how they did it lol. The newer ones dont sound like it, none of the camaros can sound like it. Its so unique that you know what it is before you see it.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Agreed. Thanks for watching!

[@BastardX13]

@@MattB8030 The 03 Terminators Roar is unmistakable and fkn amazing. It's a Terminator Cobra!

[@etiennegregoire3091]

I enjoy very much my 03 Mach1. Fun hooligan car with Hawk brakes and sticky Falken RT 615. Been on the track many times....would need more sway bars and springs for a serious track car. I like it.>almost as much as my SVO

[@Butchcub75]

Had a 2000 V6 Mustang. Was a decent car, got it stupid cheap..The upgraded Essex was fun. After having sooo any Fox cougar/thunderbird TBI V6s it was a real uograde for a base power plant.

[@Alexa-qn9bq]

Tony, I know you didn't cover much on the V6. In 2003 and 2004 Ford put out a V6 Pony Package Mustang. They are the one's you see with the fake GT scoop hoods, and the running horses on the bottom of the doors. They had options on them that the Base V6 did not have.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank for watching and the info! I'll check them out!

[@stepsimpson2815]

Such a great video brother, thanks for sharing this great piece of history that means a lot to us new edge stang enthusiasts!

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching!

[@stepsimpson2815]

@@TonysFordsandMustangs you’re welcome, gained a new subscriber for sure! Thanks again!

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

@@stepsimpson2815 That great to hear thank you!

[@chrisdavis7028]

Love the video , glad to see my brothers up north enjoying a American classic

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@phantom0456]

A lady friend had one of these with a V6/auto back in the day, she let me take it home so I could change the oil. I knew the thing was a dog, but getting smoked by a Honda Odyssey is just beyond embarrassing 😂 No wonder you only spoke all of two sentences about the V6 cars. I also got a drive a buddy’s Terminator Cobra back in 2003 when I was in the service, and that thing was the polar opposite of that V6 turd. The blower on those sounds wicked.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I had to mention them but there's not much to get excited about there. No different than the 2.3 foxes really.

[@RayquazaKing04]

My project car is a 2003 Ford mustang base, got it a few years ago with 151k miles with a misfire for 1k, cats got stolen but I got a 96 mustang's cats on them with rims from I believe a 03 svt model that were on that 96, Im a 2nd year in college and have it as my project, I'm repainting both sides of the car in its original oxford white and will likely be painting the roof black. I want to swap the engine and transmission to either a 4.6L to learn more about engines then later a 5.0L for all out drifting. I got hooked to ford and mustangs as a whole due to my grandpa's 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (pfp). I got to drive his Mach 1 last Memorial Weeked and told him I want to finish restoring it for him. I hope to begin painting this next week and polish it the week after. Next semester is when I will likely be painting the roof.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thanks for sharing your story! It's awesome to hear from someone your age with an interest in the automotive hobby as that's is no where near as commonplace as it once was.

[@RayquazaKing04]

The only reason im in autobody is because of my uncle and my grandpa! Once its done painting, I can tweet you the finished product with the photos of prepaint!@@TonysFordsandMustangs

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

I built the 1/24 Monogram 99 Mustang SVT Cobra kit a couple of months back...

[@robertamoyaw8812]

Cars are made to be driven , Word . 🤠

[@traxiii]

My beater while I'm waiting for my new Mach1 is a 2004 New Edge Base w/5spd. 40th Aniv. Package. It has the Bullitt suspension, Bilstiens, Cobra brakes, 18" TSW square 275-40 18 Conti. Extream Contact setup. Slow in a straight line, but handles very nicely.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

The 99 Cobra and the 03 Mach 1 in the video were both mine. Both white of course :)

[@thenewedgegarage]

Nice video. Enjoyed it.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ManuaLiberty]

I’m sorry but the 70’ Boss in the first clip stole the show for me lol. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing a Cobra R last year. I’m not a big SN95 guy but I do like the looks of the termi cobras

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

These cars and the SN95's in a few years are going to be what Fox's are today.

[@appleiphone69]

I had a 2001 GT Vert as my first mustang. I didn’t realize how close the DNA was to the Fox body. As I recall the marketing at the time was “all new”. I bought it new and traded it for a sedan when I got married and bought a house. My daily driver needed to be replaced and could not swing it financially. Got back into a stang years later with my 2019 GT vert. Which is so much better of a car with heated and cooled seats plus 200 more HP.

[@mac351c]

Enjoyed your video especially the mention of the “spring” edition mustang but what happened to the special 1999 35th anniversary edition ? Keep up the great work 😊😊😊

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thanks for the kind words & I guess I missed one...

[@daveshelbygt]

Nice video! You missed the 99 GT Anniversary Limited Edition Mustangs. They made just under 5000 units.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I make at least one mistake every video. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewverrett568]

I really am saving hard for a mach 1 or cobra. If I get one I'll be sure to tell yall! Much love everyone! Hope you all achieve your dreams!

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you for your comment and best of luck in your search! Let me know if you can score one.

[@RTmach]

Hello Tony, I love your channel. I was watching this video and something struck my eye. The center wheel caps seem to have a trim ring , I would love to find those if in fact I am seeing correctly. Can you enlighten me as I have found what I want but not in 2.5 inch Dia. Thank you

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thanks for watching the channel. Could you let me know the time mark for the rims you are talking about?

[@RTmach]

Sorry, it was at 3:10 into the video. Your 03 Mach 1 are the center caps I was referring to . Thanks again

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

@@RTmach I picked those wheels up at American Muscle. Now that was back in 2010 so I don't know if they still carry them or not. Those caps were cheap plastic centers with a Bright chrome finish that came with the wheels.

[@RTmach]

Thank you for the response , love your channel and your straightforward approach,

[@CJColvin]

Don't forget the new edge Mustang also had a 5.8L DOHC 40V Modular V10 in the V10 Mustang Concept.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I think a couple of those concepts were sold and driving around at some point. I really don't cover concepts as the details are so difficult verify. Thanks for for mentioning it.

[@raymond_sycamore]

Now this is my mustang! I was 11 when it came out. I remember it being a BIG deal! Sad now they are all clapped out :(

[@mc540flip]

I like the New Edge and SN95 Mustangs. I’m considering a ‘98 Cobra, a ‘99 GT convertible, or possibly a ‘07 GT (SN97?). All have under 100k miles, prices vary around $5k between the 3 models I’m looking at. What would you recommend?

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

All of those sound like a wise choice. The Cobra should have the highest collector value going forward. That stated the condition of the cars would be the determining factor for me. The one that has been taken care of by it's previous owners would be the one I would choose. Best of luck and thanks for watching.

[@wileygriste2284]

Too bad white venom didn’t get to see the Hudson Bay. Another great video Tony

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

Thank you sir! After making it in the F150 I have to say it would have been a brutal ride in the Cobra.

[@DaRealEMoney]

Can we please have a video on the saleen and roush mustangs please

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

I promise I will get around them at some point! Thanks for watching!

[@johnquinn7777]

I just bought a 1999 6 cylinder convertible with 75 000 original miles. It's in very very good shape. Can you tell me what I should have paid for it? Just wondering if I did good. Thanks.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

It's impossible to say without seeing it. A V6 typically won't bring as much as a GT and are not really considered collector cars at this point in time. That stated, striaght 6 cylinder 1st generation Mustangs used to be considered as drivers only. The prices for those have more than doubled in the last few years and it's difficult to find a nice one now under 15K and really nice ones are well over 25K.

[@johnquinn7777]

@TonysFordsandMustangs Thank you Tony. I paid $4,500 . I love the way it drives.

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

@@johnquinn7777 That's sounds like a great buy! It something you can enjoy on a warm summers day for sure!

[@NewEdgeDesigns]

Check out the mustang GT centennial edition here 👈🏻

[@someparts]

2001 cobra is a perfect pony car

[@samueldeandrade9058]

😊

[@rogerwatson5995]

Its a shame the Fun Mustang is Gone the last one was 2004 and we have been stuck with the 2005 to date that looks like a Limo and after drivin a new 5.0 all I could say is Really Ford and No where close to the old 5.0 As I see it the once Fun Mustang and Cobras are Gone Forever if you own a 99 thru 2004 Take care of it There be No More fun ones Forsure

[@GarveyMustangMan]

A Dodge demon t shirt?

[@TonysFordsandMustangs]

It was a free shirt with a ride and drive of the Demon. I mean free shirt? Why not?

[@QuitQuiOc]

I got a Plaid shirt😂

[@pmd7771969]

They try to pass it off as a popular car.

[@pmd7771969]

They are the worst looking mustang

[@chrisx2015]

@@pmd7771969 I never understood why people liked this model so much.

[@LightsaberGoBrrrrr]

Personally, I think the SN95s and especially the New Edge mustangs are the best looking mustangs ever (except the original mustang of course)

[@YogaBudiW]

The Mustang New Edge isn't too bad even though it looks like a Japanese sports car. 🤣