Tuesday, April 22, 2014
1996 Mustang Alignment Specs
Ford introduced the Mustang in 1964 to compete with Chevrolets Corvette. The Mustang quickly became one of the most popular muscle cars ever made and went on to become an American icon. The Mustang has changed dramatically since those early years, in terms of both its appearance and its performance, but it is still one of most popular sports cars on the market.
The Mustang was redesigned in 1994 and kept that body style until it went through another major redesign in 1999, taking on a boxier, more aggressive style than the rounded-off body of the 1994 to 1998 models. In 1996, Ford put a new Borg-Warner T-45 Transmission in the Mustang, as well as a new 4.6-liter, modular engine, which is still used in the Mustang today.
General Alignment Information for the 1996 Ford Mustang
The front end of 1996 Ford Mustang has a modified McPherson strut-design with shock struts and coil springs. The rear end has a solid-axle design, and its alignment cannot be adjusted. Problems with the alignment on the rear end are more likely due to bent or damaged parts.
The front-end alignment specs are the same for all trims of the 1996 Mustang. (Reference 4)
Always consult an owners manual or a certified mechanic before attempting to perform your own automotive repairs.
Caster Angle
The limits for the caster angle for the front wheels of the 1996 Ford Mustang range from +2.65 to +4.15, with the ideal angle being +3.4 degrees.
Camber Angle
The limits for the camber angle for the front wheels of the 1996 Ford Mustang range from 1.35 to +.15 for the left wheel and 1.35 to +.15 for the right wheel, with the ideal angle being -.6 for each wheel.
Toe-in
The toe-in can range from 0 to +.24 inches.
Toe-out on Turns
On the 1996 Ford Mustang, the toe-out on turns, measured by degrees, should be 19.84 for the outer wheel and 20 for the inner wheel.
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