The 1986 Fox Body didn’t see much of a departure from the previous year cosmetically. The 5.0 was offered for the first time with SEFI fuel injection based on speed-density with a 58mm (541 CFM) throttle body. The 1986 5.0HO had an upgraded engine block stiffened with thicker decks and cylinder walls and cast in semi-siamese fashion and weighed in at 126lbs. New heads were also developed (E6) but, thankfully, a short-lived change. 1986 also offered true dual exhaust for the first time in the Fox Body. Another noteworthy upgrade was the introduction to the 8.8 rear-end for the optional V8 cars (previously 7.5). You can also tell the difference between an 86 and 85 by the addition of a 3rd brake light.
- Lowest Price: 2.3L Notchback $7,420.00
- Highest Price: SVO $15,272.00
- Total Fox Mustangs Produced 1986: 224,410
Engine Codes
| A | 2.3L | 88HP |
| T | 2.3L Turbo (SVO) | 200HP |
| 3 | 3.8L V6 | 120HP |
| M | 5.0L V8 HO | 200HP |
Exterior Color Codes
| 1C | Black |
| 1D | Smoke |
| 1E | Silver Metallic |
| 2A | Medium Canyon Red |
| 2R | Jalapeno Red |
| 3V | Light Regatta Blue |
| 4E | Dark Sage |
| 4M | Dark Slate Metallic |
| 7B | Shadow Blue |
| 8L | Sand Beige |
| 8Y | Dark Sable |
| 9L | Oxford White |
Interior Color Codes
| A | Charcoal |
| B | Regatta Blue |
| D | Canyon Red |
| Y | Sand Beige |
| N | White / Red (‘vert) |
| Q | White / Blue (‘vert) |
| W | White / Charcoal (‘vert) |
More Reading on the Fox Body Mustang
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