Towing rate for a 96 V6 convertible

[Frank Sellier]

I just bought a V6 convertible Mustang 1996 and I want to tow a 3000 pound trailer , but the only spec I can find says a max of 1000 pounds is allowed. Why is that? I'm sure the engine can handle the extra 3000 pounds. But what about the rest of my car? Can anyone help me with this problem? Maybe some one has some experience in towing a trailer with a convertible.

 

[Quick281]

3000lbs is probably way to much for a car to tow. you will def murder the transmission

 

[BionicBooger]

I wouldnt tow anything more than a jetski with a v6 mustangs. Unibodies are not the best in the towing category,

 

[NYstang]

yeah, the car wont take it.

 

[fiveohhfox]

torque and gearing also play a big role a v6 mustang just isnt built for it or any mustang at that my advice sell it for a jeep cherokee inline6 if your doin alot of towing those trucks can haul

 

[JR4 Motorsports]

Never mind the unibody, and the engine output, What about the brakes????? You want to stop 6000 lbs+ (combined) with a brake setup designed for 3000 lbs???

 

[Mr. Sonic GT.]

torque and gearing also play a big role a v6 mustang just isnt built for it or any mustang at that my advice sell it for a jeep cherokee inline6 if your doin alot of towing those trucks can haul

+1

 

[Frank Sellier]

Thanks for all teh replies, the trailer has his own brakes, so I don't worry about the brakes, the towing is only once a year, summer vacation (1500 miles) driving to southern Europe.
So I guess its driving up there with 2 cars if I want to enjoy driving my Mustang.

 

[Quick281]

Thanks for all teh replies, the trailer has his own brakes, so I don't worry about the brakes, the towing is only once a year, summer vacation (1500 miles) driving to southern Europe.
So I guess its driving up there with 2 cars if I want to enjoy driving my Mustang.

doesnt matter if the trailer has brakes. the towing vehicle still does the majority of the braking. mustangs arent for towing.

 

[mach1]

just hang on when you hit a turn. the only thing our mustangs can tow , is a bicycle rack.

 

[1990_LX]

Could you do it? Probably for a little bit. Should you do it? No.

 

[eddie]

dont do it . mustangs dont tow

 

[Monx]

Don't end up like this guy!

 

[Quick281]

gotta love the 2 stroke car :rofl:

 

[eddie]

i want a car just like that one

 

[Mustang Willis]

DON'T DO IT!! poor lil mustang!