U.S. Versus European Mustangs: Key Differences

Jarstang · Oct 9, 2016

Here is a good primer from Car Throttle for anyone not familiar with the major differences (power, features, options) between the US and European specification 2015+ Mustangs.

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Ace · Oct 10, 2016

They are missing a lot of stuff. Here are a few examples

Turn Signal and parking light in the lower light on the front are swapped, so EU has the turn Signal on the outer part and just a Little parking light spot on the inner side
EU got yellow turn signal light in the outer bar on the rear, so no sequential turn signal
EU models always come with the performance package, even on all AT models.
EU models get different rear decklids with the fake gas cap around the normal GT / Pony log
Some Features are not offered on the EU model like remote Start, BLIS, Memory seats or ACC
EU headlights are weaker (2000 lumen instead of 3200) because above 2000 they would have to implement an automatic height adjustment and a headlight cleaning System in EU
EU Hood has an active pedestrian safety function, so in case of an accident the Hood will be lifted to prevent damage to a hit pedestrian. That's also why EU GT models don't have the strut Tower brace

Nugatti · Oct 10, 2016

European cars;

Dont have Sync 3. New cars are still sold with Sync 2.
Dont have a 20" wheel option, all come with 19".
Dont have a supercharger option, and retrofitting one legally is practically impossible.

John577 · Oct 10, 2016

Other different points :

EU models always come with the performance package, but don't have the center gauges on the Dash
Auto door locking is not available on the EU market
With the 'Premium' package you'll get nickel wheels and chrome surrounding
Fog lights are Halogen on the EU/UK/AU model, US model has LED fogs
Reverse light is different, EU has 2 x reverse + 1 fog light, US has only 1 x reverse
Front lower grill is different to the US, always come with the ACC lower grill but without this option
No memory seats option on the EU model
No spoiler available on the EU model
No Universal Garage Door Opener on the EU model
No Black Accent Package on the EU model

SK GT · Oct 10, 2016

All EU models come with PP yet the US cannot order an auto car with it???

:(

IPOGT · Oct 10, 2016

That makes absolutely no sense at all. Who ever decided that is a complete moron.

IPOGT · Oct 10, 2016

Someone should corner one of the Ford execs to once and for all justify that decision publicly as I'm really curious to find out what the excuse is. SURELY, someone on here knows someone.

John577 · Oct 10, 2016

IPOGT said:
That makes absolutely no sense at all. Who ever decided that is a complete moron.

Indeed, absolutely no sense !

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Oh and I forgot, we get less options but a higher price on the car ! Also, for the 2017+, for the EU market, no Grabber Blue ! UK + AU can order this color but a lot of countries in the EU can't :crazy:

kapiteinlangzaam · Oct 10, 2016

Nugatti said:
European cars;

Dont have Sync 3. New cars are still sold with Sync 2.

Dont have a 20" wheel option, all come with 19".

Dont have a supercharger option, and retrofitting one legally is practically impossible.

1. Wrong. New EU cars are now sync3
2. Correct.
3. Depends on the country. In the UK and where I am (NL) there is zero issue in fitting a SC.

toplesstripcruiser · Oct 10, 2016

What I don't understand is how moving the steering to the right side gets in the way of the exhaust manifold. The left hand steering doesn't get in the way of the exhaust manifold and headers of the US spec cars. I would think you're just reversing everything on the UK spec cars.

EcoVert · Oct 10, 2016

Might like to try those clear taillights. :thumbsup:

kz · Oct 10, 2016

SK GT said:
All EU models come with PP yet the US cannot order an auto car with it???

:(

Not quite - they don't come with Torsen differential - regardless of whether they're manual or stick. So it is not a full PP as in US.

Namda · Oct 10, 2016

- EU does not get line lock (it is disabled; the V8s can have this unlocked in the As-Built data)
- EU do not have hood vents due to a perceived risk to pedestrians
- EU models to not get a subwoofer

- EU does get a spoiler option, at least in AU

VOODOO 6G · Oct 10, 2016

toplesstripcruiser said:
What I don't understand is how moving the steering to the right side gets in the way of the exhaust manifold. The left hand steering doesn't get in the way of the exhaust manifold and headers of the US spec cars. I would think you're just reversing everything on the UK spec cars.

The motors in the cars are slightly to the right.

John577 · Oct 11, 2016

Namda said:
- EU does not get line lock (it is disabled; the V8s can have this unlocked in the As-Built data)
- EU do not have hood vents due to a perceived risk to pedestrians
- EU models to not get a subwoofer

- EU does get a spoiler option, at least in AU

- EU gets the line lock, at least, I have it on my EU GT and I saw in the UK section someone has it too
- With the premium package, I have the 12 speakers + subwoofer in my car

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