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Fifth generation · S197 · 2005–2014

2008Ford Mustang

The S197, whose retro styling revived 1960s-fastback cues, produced 2005–2014.

Fifth generation · S197

2008 Ford Mustang — exact-model-year Commons photograph

Photo: “2008 Ford Mustang GT 2.jpg” by Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Quick facts

Engines
4offered4.0 Cologne V6 → 5.4 supercharged DOHC V8 (Shelby GT500)
Top output
500hp5.4 supercharged DOHC V8 (Shelby GT500)
Production
91,251unitsU.S. build
Base price
$19,650V6 Deluxe coupe
Today
≈$28,600inflation-adjusted MSRP, not market value

Body stylesCoupe · Convertible

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What do you need to know?

This page covers the whole 2008 Ford Mustang model year. Choose your task first; exact trims and engines are separated where the factory offered different versions.

Documented lineup

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Start with a family, body style, or engine. Every card opens the facts and maintenance information for that factory version.

18factory configurations
Exact factory pairings documentedHow this lineup was verified

These source-backed records identify published body, engine, and transmission combinations. Exact pairings do not by themselves assert that every factory option or special edition is represented.

18versions shown
Coupe

V6 Deluxe Coupe 5MT

Body
Coupe
Engine
4.0L SOHC V6
Gearbox
5-speed manual
Built
Regular production
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Coupe

V6 Deluxe Coupe 5AT

Body
Coupe
Engine
4.0L SOHC V6
Gearbox
5-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
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Convertible

V6 Deluxe Convertible 5MT

Body
Convertible
Engine
4.0L SOHC V6
Gearbox
5-speed manual
Built
Regular production
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Convertible

V6 Deluxe Convertible 5AT

Body
Convertible
Engine
4.0L SOHC V6
Gearbox
5-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
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Coupe

V6 Premium Coupe 5MT

Body
Coupe
Engine
4.0L SOHC V6
Gearbox
5-speed manual
Built
Regular production
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Coupe

V6 Premium Coupe 5AT

Body
Coupe
Engine
4.0L SOHC V6
Gearbox
5-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
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Convertible

V6 Premium Convertible 5MT

Body
Convertible
Engine
4.0L SOHC V6
Gearbox
5-speed manual
Built
Regular production
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Convertible

V6 Premium Convertible 5AT

Body
Convertible
Engine
4.0L SOHC V6
Gearbox
5-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
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Coupe

GT Deluxe Coupe 5MT

Body
Coupe
Engine
4.6L 3-valve V8
Gearbox
5-speed manual
Built
Regular production
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Coupe

GT Deluxe Coupe 5AT

Body
Coupe
Engine
4.6L 3-valve V8
Gearbox
5-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
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Convertible

GT Deluxe Convertible 5MT

Body
Convertible
Engine
4.6L 3-valve V8
Gearbox
5-speed manual
Built
Regular production
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Convertible

GT Deluxe Convertible 5AT

Body
Convertible
Engine
4.6L 3-valve V8
Gearbox
5-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
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Coupe

GT Premium Coupe 5MT

Body
Coupe
Engine
4.6L 3-valve V8
Gearbox
5-speed manual
Built
Regular production
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Coupe

GT Premium Coupe 5AT

Body
Coupe
Engine
4.6L 3-valve V8
Gearbox
5-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
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Convertible

GT Premium Convertible 5MT

Body
Convertible
Engine
4.6L 3-valve V8
Gearbox
5-speed manual
Built
Regular production
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Convertible

GT Premium Convertible 5AT

Body
Convertible
Engine
4.6L 3-valve V8
Gearbox
5-speed automatic
Built
Regular production
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Coupe

Shelby GT500 Coupe 6MT

Body
Coupe
Engine
5.4L supercharged DOHC V8
Gearbox
TREMEC 6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
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Convertible

Shelby GT500 Convertible 6MT

Body
Convertible
Engine
5.4L supercharged DOHC V8
Gearbox
TREMEC 6-speed manual
Built
Regular production
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The 2008 model year

Overview

The Bullitt returned. Inspired by the 1968 Steve McQueen film car, the 2008 Bullitt paired a 315 hp version of the 4.6 3-valve V8 with Highland Green (or black) paint, blacked-out trim, and badge delete. The base V6 (210 hp), GT (300 hp), and GT500 (500 hp) continued.

Specifications

Engines
  • 4.0 Cologne V6210 hp
  • 4.6 3-valve SOHC V8 (GT)300 hp
  • 4.6 3-valve V8 (Bullitt)315 hp
  • 5.4 supercharged DOHC V8 (Shelby GT500)500 hp
Transmissions
5-speed manual (V6 / GT / Bullitt), 5-speed automatic, Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual (GT500)
Body styles
Coupe, Convertible
Base price
$19,650 (V6 Deluxe coupe)See what that's worth today →
Production
91,251 (U.S. build)

Year over year

What changed

  • Bullitt model introduced — 315 hp 4.6 3-valve V8, unique intake/exhaust tuning, 3.73:1 rear axle, badge-delete styling.
  • Bullitt offered in Dark Highland Green or black.
  • Mechanically the V6, GT, and GT500 carried over.

Worth knowing

Notable

  • Bullitt revival — a sought-after S197 collector trim with the Highland Green / blacked-out look.
  • GT/CS California Special continued.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

  • The Bullitt's engine is a tuned version of the standard 3-valve V8 — same cam-phaser/spark-plug service watch items.
  • GT500's 5.4 supercharged V8 benefits from cooling attention; the factory rating is conservative.

What it costs now

Price today

Original MSRP$19,650 (V6 Deluxe coupe)2008
Inflation-adjusted≈$28,600what that MSRP is worth in today's dollars

Current market value

We don't publish a market estimate for the 2008 model year yet. A valuation ships here only when it can be sourced and dated — we'd rather show nothing than a number we can't stand behind.

Original MSRP adjusted for inflation (CPI, 2024); not the car's current market/collector value. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI-U (U.S. city average, all items), annual average.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 2008 Mustang on the road

Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.

Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2008 Ford Mustang. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
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Factory intervals
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Fitment-scoped
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Exact references
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Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · US

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 6 months · normal service, whichever comes first

    Source: Ford — 2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, Cars & CUVs · Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs, guide pages 29–41 · checked

  • Engine oil filter

    Exact reference available

    Manufacturer application-catalog fitment only; this does not establish an oil-change interval.

    Applies to: 2008 · US

    All cataloged Mustang engines

    Baldwin B329

    Applies to: 2008 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, Ford Racing-upgraded 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 (540 hp) · US

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · PDF page 231 — Ford 2008, Mustang engine rows · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Cabin air filter

    Sourced interval available

    Replace if equipped.

    Applies to: 2008 · US

    Published interval: 15,000 mi · normal service

    Source: Ford — 2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, Cars & CUVs · Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs, guide pages 29–41 · checked

  • Engine air filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · US

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · normal service

    Source: Ford — 2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, Cars & CUVs · Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs, guide pages 29–41 · checked

  • Fuel filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · US

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · normal service; Mustang is not among the listed exceptions

    Source: Ford — 2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, Cars & CUVs · Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs, guide pages 29–41 · checked

  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · US

    Published interval: 90,000 mi · normal service

    Source: Ford — 2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, Cars & CUVs · Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs, guide pages 29–41 · checked

  • Motorcraft Premium Gold engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · US

    Published interval: 105,000 mi / 72 months · initial service, whichever comes first

    Source: Ford — 2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, Cars & CUVs · Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs, guide pages 29–41 · checked

  • Automatic transmission fluid

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · automatic · US

    Published interval: 150,000 mi · normal service

    Source: Ford — 2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, Cars & CUVs · Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs, guide pages 29–41 · checked

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia — "Ford Mustang (fifth generation)"
  2. Steeda — 2005–2014 Mustang Engine Guide
  3. CJ Pony Parts — History of the 2005–2014 Ford Mustang
  4. MustangSpecs — per-year base MSRP

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