Why do Mustangs fishtail?

Wheel Hop. Due to some Mustangs having an independent rear axle, wheel hop is a common problem experienced. Wheel Hop is when the rear tyres of the car bounce up and down when hard accelerating from stand still or whilst moving. The sensation is accompanied by a very hard and harsh judder on in the inside of the cabin.

How do you turn off the traction control on a 2011 Mustang?

I am bothered, though, that the Mustang GT is one of those cars that won’t let you turn off its stability control (in Ford’s case, called AdvanceTrac) once you’ve started moving. You can turn off traction control once you’re on the road, by just hitting the AdvanceTrac button once, allowing for big burnouts.

Are 2011 Mustangs reliable?

The 2011 Ford Mustang’s #4 ranking is based on its score within the 2011 Affordable Sports Cars category. Currently the Ford Mustang has a score of 8.5 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 17 pieces of research and data elements using various sources….Scorecard.

Critics’ Rating:	9.7
Safety:	9.3
Reliability:

Do Mustangs hold their value?

The iconic Ford Mustang does a great job at holding its value, and ranks in the top 25% of popular models at both years 5 and 7.

What does TCS mean on a Mustang?

The abbreviation TCS stands for traction control system, a feature that is on all current vehicles and prevents the drive wheels from losing traction on slippery surfaces. Here’s how it works.

How much horsepower does a 2011 5.0 Mustang have?

412 horsepower
Ford says the 2011 Mustang 5.0, which has the new high feature 5.0-liter V-8, makes 412 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 390 pound-feet of torque at 4250 rpm.

How can I make my Mustang lighter?

How to Drop Weight From Your Ford Mustang

Reasons to Put Your Pony on a Diet.
Free Mustang Weight Reduction Modifications.
Mustang Rear Seat Delete Kits.
Removing the Spare Tire and Jack.
Removing Seat Sensors.
Aftermarket Exhaust Systems.
Swapping Out Your Mustang K-Member.
Replacing Your Mustang’s Driveshaft.