Fifth generation · S197 · 2005–2014
2011Ford Mustang
The S197, whose retro styling revived 1960s-fastback cues, produced 2005–2014.
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Quick facts
- Engines
- 3offered3.7 Duratec V6 → 5.4 supercharged aluminum-block V8 (Shelby GT500)
- Top output
- 550hp5.4 supercharged aluminum-block V8 (Shelby GT500)
- Production
- 70,438unitsU.S. build
- Base price
- $22,145V6 coupe
- Today
- ≈$30,900inflation-adjusted MSRP, not market value
Body stylesCoupe · Convertible
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What do you need to know?
This page covers the whole 2011 Ford Mustang model year. Choose your task first; exact trims and engines are separated where the factory offered different versions.
Documented lineup
Find your exact 2011 Mustang
Start with a family, body style, or engine. Every card opens the facts and maintenance information for that factory version.
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.
V6 Coupe Manual
- Body
- Coupe
- Engine
- 3.7L Ti-VCT V6
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
V6 Coupe Automatic
- Body
- Coupe
- Engine
- 3.7L Ti-VCT V6
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
- Built
- Regular production
V6 Convertible Manual
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 3.7L Ti-VCT V6
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
V6 Convertible Automatic
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 3.7L Ti-VCT V6
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
- Built
- Regular production
V6 Premium Coupe Manual
- Body
- Coupe
- Engine
- 3.7L Ti-VCT V6
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
V6 Premium Coupe Automatic
- Body
- Coupe
- Engine
- 3.7L Ti-VCT V6
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
- Built
- Regular production
V6 Premium Convertible Manual
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 3.7L Ti-VCT V6
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
V6 Premium Convertible Automatic
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 3.7L Ti-VCT V6
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
- Built
- Regular production
GT Coupe Manual
- Body
- Coupe
- Engine
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
GT Coupe Automatic
- Body
- Coupe
- Engine
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
- Built
- Regular production
GT Convertible Manual
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
GT Convertible Automatic
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
- Built
- Regular production
GT Premium Coupe Manual
- Body
- Coupe
- Engine
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
GT Premium Coupe Automatic
- Body
- Coupe
- Engine
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
- Built
- Regular production
GT Premium Convertible Manual
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
GT Premium Convertible Automatic
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
- Built
- Regular production
Shelby GT500 Coupe 6MT
- Body
- Coupe
- Engine
- 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8
- Gearbox
- TREMEC 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
Shelby GT500 Convertible 6MT
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8
- Gearbox
- TREMEC 6-speed manual
- Built
- Regular production
No factory configuration matches those filters.
The 2011 model year
Overview
The big powertrain leap. Ford replaced the aging 4.6 V8 with the all-new 5.0 "Coyote" DOHC 32-valve V8 — 412 hp on premium fuel — and swapped the 4.0 V6 for a modern 3.7 Duratec V6 making 305 hp, more than the old GT V8. The GT500 also went to an aluminum-block 5.4 (550 hp), shedding over 100 lb off the nose. New 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions arrived across the line.
Specifications
- Engines
- 3.7 Duratec V6305 hp
- 5.0 "Coyote" DOHC V8 (GT, premium fuel)412 hp
- 5.4 supercharged aluminum-block V8 (Shelby GT500)550 hp
- Transmissions
- Getrag MT82 6-speed manual, Ford 6R80 6-speed automatic, Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual (GT500)
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Base price
- $22,145 (V6 coupe)See what that's worth today →
- Production
- 70,438 (U.S. build)
Year over year
What changed
- New 5.0 "Coyote" DOHC V8 (412 hp) replaced the 4.6 3-valve in the GT.
- New 3.7 Duratec V6 (305 hp) replaced the 4.0 — base power leapt past the old GT.
- GT500 switched to an aluminum-block 5.4 (550 hp), over 100 lb lighter.
- New 6-speed manual (MT82) and 6-speed automatic (6R80) replaced the 5-speeds.
- Electric power steering and standard stability control across the range.
Worth knowing
Notable
- The Coyote 5.0 became a tuner and swap legend — a defining S197 engine.
- The 305 hp V6 made the base Mustang genuinely quick for the first time in the lineup's history.
Living with it
Reliability & ownership notes
- The Coyote 5.0 is a strong, high-revving engine; early MT82 6-speed manuals drew complaints about notchy/balky shift quality (later revised).
- The 3.7 V6 is robust and a clear upgrade over the 4.0.
What it costs now
Price today
Current market value
We don't publish a market estimate for the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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
- 12
- Factory intervals
- 9
- Fitment-scoped
- 12
- Exact references
- 1
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
V6/GT oil-life monitor maximum
Service as indicated by the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor, which may call for earlier service; maximum one year or 10,000 miles. Reset after oil and filter replacement. Shelby does not use this monitor.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · pp. 322, 325 · checked
V6/GT oil-monitor fallback
If the monitor is prematurely reset or inoperative, change oil/filter within six months or 5,000 miles from the last change.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · p. 325 · checked
V6/GT dusty-use oil and filter
For primarily dusty/unpaved-road operation, whichever comes first. Towing and extensive idling retain message-center-directed oil service; do not substitute the Shelby 200-hour rule.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · pp. 332–334 · checked
Shelby normal oil and filter
Whichever comes first. This engine does not use the V6/GT Intelligent Oil Life Monitor.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 37, 40–41 · checked
Shelby special-use oil and filter
For primarily extensive idling/low-speed commercial or dusty operation, whichever comes first. Extensive idling additionally requires service within 200 engine hours.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · p. 46 · checked
Engine oil filter
Exact reference available
Manufacturer application-catalog fitment only; this does not establish an oil-change interval.
3.7L V6 and 5.0L V8
Baldwin B7449
Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · PDF page 227 — Ford 2011, Mustang 3.7L and 5.0L rows · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementBaldwin B7449
Qty. 1 · Engine oil filter · catalog-listed
Baldwin's manufacturer application table lists this filter for the stated model year and engine. Confirm the VIN and installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · PDF page 227 — Ford 2011, Mustang 3.7L and 5.0L rows · checked
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Shelby GT500
Baldwin B329
Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · PDF page 227 — Ford 2011, Mustang supercharged Shelby row · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementBaldwin B329
Qty. 1 · Engine oil filter · catalog-listed
Baldwin's manufacturer application table lists this filter for the stated model year and engine. Confirm the VIN and installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · PDF page 227 — Ford 2011, Mustang supercharged Shelby row · checked
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Scheduled checks and inspections
Sourced interval available
V6/GT oil-warning response
Complete oil service within two weeks or 500 miles after OIL CHANGE REQUIRED appears; this is a warning deadline, not a recurring service interval.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · p. 325 · checked
V6/GT every oil-service inspections
At each indicated oil service rotate tires, inspect wear/tread and wheels; inspect brakes/parking brake, coolant strength/hoses, exhaust/heat shields, applicable half-shaft boots, steering/ball joints/suspension/tie rods/driveshaft/U-joints (lubricate grease fittings only). The automatic has no underhood dipstick; consult dealer for checks and investigate leaks or poor operation.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · pp. 298, 326–327 · checked
Shelby tire rotation
Standard tires: side to side only, never front to rear or crisscross. Rotation is NOT recommended for the directional optional performance-package tires (P265/40-19 front, P285/35-20 rear).
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 16–17 · checked
Shelby normal wheel inspection
Inspect wheel/related-component noise, wear, looseness or drag; whichever comes first. Tire rotation follows its separate rules.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 40–41 · checked
Shelby brake, cooling and chassis inspections
Inspect brakes/parking brake, coolant concentration/hoses, exhaust/heat shields and steering/ball joints/suspension/tie rods/driveshaft/U-joints; lubricate only grease fittings. Whichever comes first.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 40–41 · checked
V6/GT dusty tire and wheel checks
Rotate tires, inspect wear/tread and wheel/related-component noise, wear, looseness or drag in primarily dusty operation.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · p. 334 · checked
Shelby special-use tire and wheel checks
Primarily idling or dusty operation: inspect tires/wheels and rotate only where permitted by the directional-tire limitation. Extensive idling also requires brake inspection and control-arm/steering-ball-joint lubrication if grease fittings exist.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 16, 46 · checked
Shelby before-and-after-track service
The supplement calls for multi-point inspection and maintenance outlined in the 150,000-mile normal schedule before and after track use. Review the exact competition-preparation instructions and warranty limitations in the supplement with the servicing technician.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · p. 34 · checked
Monthly owner checks
Check engine oil, washer fluid, lights, tire wear and pressure including spare.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · p. 322; Shelby p. 37 · checked
Six-month owner checks
Check seat belts/latches, parking brake, warning lamps, coolant level/strength, battery connections, washer/wipers, hinges/latches/locks, weatherstrips and drain holes; clean/lubricate as needed.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · p. 322; Shelby pp. 37–38 · checked
Recommended multi-point inspection
At every scheduled visit check applicable fluid levels, tires/spare, exhaust, battery, horn/lights, cooling and A/C hoses, washer/wipers, windshield, leaks, air filter, applicable boots, suspension, steering/linkage, belts and clutch operation.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · p. 323; Shelby p. 38 · checked
Cabin air filter
Sourced interval available
V6/GT cabin-filter replacement
Replace if equipped every 20,000 miles. Inspect at oil services 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 in the published table; these service counts are not fixed mileage intervals.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · pp. 326–328 · checked
Shelby cabin-filter replacement
Replace if equipped every 15,000 miles. Inspect at intervening 7,500-mile/6-month columns (7,500/6, 22,500/18 and so on through 142,500/114).
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 40–42 · checked
Engine air filter
Sourced interval available
V6/GT engine air-filter replacement
Every 30,000 miles. In extensive idling or dusty operation inspect frequently and replace as required; the same applies to the cabin filter.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · pp. 328, 333–334, 337 · checked
Shelby engine air-filter replacement
Every 30,000 miles. Under extensive idling or dusty conditions inspect frequently and replace as required, including cabin filter.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 42, 46 · checked
Fuel filter
Sourced interval available
V6/GT lifetime fuel filter
The fuel filter is integrated into the fuel tank and does not require regular maintenance or replacement. The owner guide explicitly refers Shelby requirements to its supplement.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · p. 285 · checked
Shelby fuel-filter replacement
Every 30,000 miles. For California-registered vehicles, failure to perform this item does not nullify the emissions warranty or limit recall liability during vehicle useful life; Ford still recommends the service.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 42, 49 · checked
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
V6/GT normal spark plugs
Every 100,000 miles; no calendar interval is stated.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · p. 328 · checked
V6/GT commercial-idling spark plugs
Every 60,000 miles when primarily extensive idling/low-speed commercial use.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · p. 333 · checked
Shelby spark plugs
Every 45,000 miles; retain this engine-specific interval.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 27, 42 · checked
Coolant
Sourced interval available
V6/GT initial coolant
First change, whichever comes first.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · pp. 322, 328, 338 · checked
V6/GT subsequent coolant
After the initial change, whichever comes first.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · pp. 322, 328, 338 · checked
Shelby initial coolant
First change, whichever comes first.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 37, 42, 50 · checked
Shelby subsequent coolant
After the initial change, whichever comes first.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 37, 42, 50 · checked
Drive belts
Fitment must be confirmed
V6/GT accessory-belt service
Inspect at 100,000 miles and follow up at 120,000; at 150,000 replace if not replaced within the last 100,000 miles. Also inspect during recommended multi-point visits.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · pp. 323, 328 · checked
Shelby accessory-belt service
Inspect at 105,000 miles and follow up at 120,000; at 150,000 replace if not replaced within the last 100,000 miles. Also inspect during recommended multi-point visits.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 38, 42 · checked
Transmission and transfer-case fluid
Sourced interval available
V6/GT normal manual fluid
Every 150,000 miles; manual transmission only.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · p. 328 · checked
V6/GT normal automatic fluid and filter
Every 150,000 miles. The owner guide identifies the six-speed automatic as 6R80; it is not in the normal filter-exclusion list.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · pp. 311, 328 · checked
6R80 special-use fluid exception
The 30,000-mile automatic-fluid change for towing, extensive idling and dusty operation explicitly excludes the 6R80. Retain its normal schedule; investigate leaks or abnormal operation.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · pp. 298, 311, 332–334 · checked
V6/GT towing manual fluid
Every 60,000 miles when primarily towing or using a camper/car-top carrier; follow vehicle towing restrictions.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · p. 332 · checked
V6/GT dusty-use manual fluid
Every 50,000 miles when primarily dusty-road operation.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · p. 334 · checked
Shelby normal manual fluid
Every 150,000 miles; TREMEC six-speed manual only.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · p. 42 · checked
Shelby dusty-use manual fluid
Every 50,000 miles when primarily dusty-road operation.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · p. 46 · checked
Axle fluid
Fitment must be confirmed
V6/GT synthetic axle exception
Factory synthetic rear-axle lubricant has no routine change unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle is submerged. Change after submersion; the exception overrides the generic 150,000-mile row.
Source: Ford — 2011 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · pp. 305–306, 337 · checked
Shelby synthetic axle exception
No routine change unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle is submerged; change after submersion. Separate high-speed/competition requirements apply.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 30–31, 49 · checked
Shelby high-speed or competition axle service
Replace rear-axle lubricant after the first hour of high-speed operation or competition use, then every 12 hours. Consult the supplement for competition preparation and warranty limitations.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · p. 34 · checked
Chassis lubrication
Sourced interval available
Shelby special-use U-joints
Primarily extensive idling or dusty operation: inspect and lubricate U-joints, whichever comes first.
Source: Ford — 2011 Shelby GT500 Supplement · p. 46 · checked
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