1968 Ford Mustang Fact Sheet

General Year Information – 1968 Ford Mustang

The 1968 Ford Mustang was introduced in September 1967. The 1968 Mustang continued to use the same body shell introduced the previous year, with minor trim changes. The Mustang emblem appeared to float in the center of the grille, with no horizontal or vertical bars attached to the emblem. Also, the side scoop had much cleaner chrome trim than the previous year, with no horizontal stripes connected to it. Side marker lights and other new federally mandated safety features were required on all Mustangs built this year.

The 427-powered Mustang was capable of moving from 0-60 mph in around six seconds. The price for this motor was $775 above that of the base Mustang V-8. The 427 was available early in the year, but rarely installed, as the Cobra Jet could match it and cost $500 less. 428 CJ V-8s were installed in 2,854 Mustangs in this model year.

Historical Notes

Ford went through a 60-day strike from late September to late November, 1967. This had a negative effect on sales and production. Model year production peaked at 317,148 units.

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1968 Ford Mustang  Facts – Models Offered

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1968 Ford Mustang  Facts – Significant Options

• • Air Conditioner, Select-Arie conditioner ($360).
  • Center console, radio required ($54).
  • Convenience Group, console required with Select-Arie ($32)
  • Front seat, Full-width, hardtop and 2+2 only, not available with console, ($32).
  • Glass backlight, convertible ($39).
  • Glass, Tinted ($30).
  • GT Equipment Group, 230 or 325 hp V-8s with power brakes, not available with Sports Trim Group of optional wheel covers, ($147).
  • Interior Decor Group in convertibles & models with full-width front seat ($110), in others without full-width front seat ($124).
  • Left door mirror, Remote-control ($10).
  • Limited-slip differential, V-8s only ($79).
  • Paint stripe, Accent ($14).
  • Paint, Hood, Two-tone ($19).
  • Power front disc brakes, V-8s only, required with 390 V-8 or GT Equipment Group ($54).
  • Power steering ($84).
  • Power top, convertible ($53).
  • Radio, AM/FM stereo ($61).
  • Radio, Push-button AM ($360).
  • Speed control, Fingertip, V-8 and Select-Shift required ($74).
  • Sport deck rear seat, 2+2 only ($65).
  • Steering wheel, Tilt-Away ($66).
  • Tachometer, V-8s only ($54).
  • Tape System, Stereo-Sonic, AM radio required, ($181).
  • Vinyl roof, hardtop ($74).
  • Wheel covers, not available with GT or V- 8 Sports Trim Group ($34).
  • Whitewall tires ($33).

1968 Ford Mustang  Facts –
Body Paint Color Codes

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1968 Mustang

1968 Ford Mustang  Facts –
Engine Options

• • 289 CID two-barrel 195 hp V-8 ($106).
  • 302-CID four-barrel 230 hp ($172).
  • 390-CID four-barrel 325 hp V-8 ($158).
  • 427-CID four-barrel 390 hp V-8 ($775).
  • 428 CID four-barrel 335 hp Cobra-Jet V-8 ($245).

1968 Ford Mustang  Facts –
Power Train Options

Transmissions

• • Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic with six-cylinder ($19), with 289 V-8 ($201), with 390 V-8 ($233).
  • Four-speed manual, not available with six­ cylinder; with 289 V-8 ($184); with 390 V-8 ($233).
  • Three-speed manual transmission standard, except 271 HP where 4-speed was standard.

Transmission Ratios

• • Three-Speed Manual Transmission
    I-6, 289 CID V-8 & 302 CID V-8: First: 2.99:1, Second: 1.675:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 3.17:1. Synchromesh all forward gears
    390 V-8: First: 2.42:1, Second: 1.61:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 2.33:1. Synchromesh all forward gears
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
    I-6 and 289, 302, 390 V-8: First: 2.78:1, Second: 1.93:1, Third 1.36:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.78:1
    427 & 428 V-8, Optional 390 GT: First: 2.32:1, Second: 1.69:1, Third: 1.29:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.32:1
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
    Low: 2.46:1, Second: 1.46:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.20:1 (except 390, 427, 428: Reverse: 2.17:1)

Rear Axle

• • I-6:
    –   Three Speed Manual: 3.20:1
    –   Four-speed Manual: 3.20:1
    –   Automatic: 2.83:1 optional
  • 195 HP V-8
    –   Three Speed & Four Speed Manual: 2.79:1, Optional 3.00:1, 3.25:1
    –  Automatic: 2.79:1 Optional 3.00:1
  • 230 HP V-8
    –  Three Speed & Four Speed Manual: 3.00:1 Optional 2.79:1, 3.25:1
    –  Automatic: 3.00:1 Optional 2.79:1,
  • 230 HP GT V-8
    –  Three Speed & Four Speed Manual: 3.25:1 Optional 3.00:1
    –  Automatic: 3.25:1 Optional 3.00:1
  • 280 HP 390 V-8
    –  Automatic: 2.75:1 Optional 3.25:1, 3.00:1
  • 325 HP 390 GT V-8
    –  Three Speed & Four Speed Manual: 3.25:1 Optional 3.00:1
    –  Automatic: 3.25:1 Optional 3.00:1, 2.79:1
  • 335 HP 428 V-8
    –  Four Speed Manual & Automatic: 3.50:1 Optional 3.91:1, 4.30:1
  • 390 HP 427 V-8
    –  Automatic: 3.50:1
  • Equa-lock axle available on all models all except 2.79:1.