BOGGED DOWN
I bought a ’91 Fox 2.3 about a month ago. It’s my first Mustang,
all stock, five-speed, and the only mod is a dual exhaust. The
problem is that when I’m driving and the rpm gets to 3000, it bogs
down like it’s about to die. When I get off the gas, it’s fine.
Kyle Parker
Via email
A
The 2.3’s management system is the same basic system
as the 5.0’s.
The first thing to do is see if your “check engine” light is
on. If so, take your car to a shop and have it scanned.
Next, check the fuel system. Make sure the fuel filter is not
clogged and that you have the correct fuel pressure, which
should be about 45 psi while running. If the fuel pressure is
low, you could need a new fuel pump, or the fuel pressure
regulator could be stuck wide open.
ALL THE TRIMMINGS
What color do you suggest I paint my windshield and hatch glass moldings?
Clint Toulsey
Hampden, MA
ALL BUTTONED UP
I own an ’87 GT hatch with 17,000 miles. The previous owners
let this car sit for almost 10 years, in the weather apparently. It
definitely needs some TLC. One of the most difficult parts to find
is a doorjamb button; not the one down by the kick panel but by
the striker and latch. I’m not even sure of this part’s purpose, but
mine is broken, and I can’t seem to locate one. Do you know the
functionality of the button and where I might be able to find one?
Also, what would cause the seats to come forward to access the
back seat without using the release button?
William McKenzie
Crossett, AR
A
The best product I have found is Trim Black
by the SEM Corporation (part number 39143).
It’s available in aerosol cans) and can be found at
almost any auto body and paint supply store.
A
Your car is a great find even if it needs a little TLC.
The button near the door striker bolt is connected
directly to the seatbelt. Yours isn’t broken; it’s just missing
the retaining bezel. These parts are not being reproduced,
and they’re obsolete from Ford. Your best bet is to find one
in a salvage yard or a New Old Stock piece.
As far as your seats are concerned, the driver seat usually
does not lock in the back position. However, the passenger
seat should lock because there won’t always be someone
sitting there when you’re driving. If it didn’t lock, the seat
would lean forward every time you hit the brakes. If the
passenger seat does not lock, you’ll need a good seat latch
assembly. Again, these are not reproduced and are obsolete
from Ford, so you’ll have to find a good used one.
Matt Highley, owner of Fox Mustang Restoration, brings years of experience, a passion for
Fox-bodies, and a deep knowledge of these cars to Fix My Fox. In 2004, Matt opened Fox Mustang
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