Highest Mileage Mach 1 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

black2kmax · 11-25-2008, 08:18 PM

Who has the most miles on an 03/04 Mach 1? I notice alot of us have really low miles (I only have 30k on my 03) and wanted to see if anyone was using them as a daily driver and if so how they hold up. I remember the old 5.0's going well into the 200k's with no problems. How does our motor stand the test of time?

toad · 11-25-2008, 08:59 PM

I have 105,432 right now

no troubles. still strong... about to procharge it since it is nearly paid off

I drive just to drive it. At least one cruise every single day (except when I am working cause I work 12 hour shifts)

Linumup · 11-25-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by toad

I have 105,432 right now

no troubles. still strong... about to procharge it since it is nearly paid off

I drive just to drive it. At least one cruise every single day (except when I am working cause I work 12 hour shifts)

Dang thats a load of miles . The Procharger is defenitely going to shorten its life .

You know you will be running her hard with all that new power .

black2kmax · 11-26-2008, 12:28 AM

**** that is impressive amount of miles.

Linumup- I grew up just north of you in Bel Air. I moved out back in 88 when I joined the Navy. The place sure has changed over the past 20 years.

Linumup · 11-26-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by black2kmax

**** that is impressive amount of miles.

Linumup- I grew up just north of you in Bel Air. I moved out back in 88 when I joined the Navy. The place sure has changed over the past 20 years.

thats where the X lives . Im over in Hydes now .
Just walking distance from Boordy Vineyards . What a place to go to meet hot women .

I was stationed at Pendleton once upon a time . So loved Coronado !

Its still changing .lol

SparksMach1 · 02-04-2009, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Linumup

thats where the X lives . Im over in Hydes now .
Just walking distance from Boordy Vineyards . What a place to go to meet hot women .I was stationed at Pendleton once upon a time . So loved Coronado !

Its still changing .lol

Bill Aint that the TRUTH!!!!! hahaha

toad · 11-26-2008, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Linumup

Dang thats a load of miles . The Procharger is defenitely going to shorten its life .

You know you will be running her hard with all that new power .

I am going to do a compression/leakdown test first just to see if she is really ok. Any other test to check it out?

I have some concern adding boost to a motor with that many miles. I am also looking at a little bit more of an investment. Rather than spending 7k of the procharger install, for 11k, I could drop an aluminator with a roots blower. Then she would be all new.

didn't mean to hijack

serviceman1 · 11-26-2008, 07:04 AM

I have 84,500 on mine still a great running car must have been finished on a wednesday. Sadly it is now in the garage for the winter.

NightOfTheCow · 11-26-2008, 08:00 PM

Coming up on 83,000 miles.

Problems I've had:

A/C Compressor blew - fixed under warranty
6-CD changer died, replaced with new one
Bent right rear axle - Replaced cheap
Currently: Throw-Out bearing is ready to die

So, for the amount of crap I've put my car through, it's holding up nicely. I'm impressed.

Unrealford · 11-26-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by serviceman1

I have 84,500 on mine still a great running car must have been finished on a wednesday. Sadly it is now in the garage for the winter.

Funny, you say that, My car was built on a wednesday

Gameboy_J · 11-27-2008, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Linumup

Dang thats a load of miles . The Procharger is defenitely going to shorten its life .

You know you will be running her hard with all that new power .

105k miles is a lot to you? Or is it just because it's a mach that has been driven that much that surprises you? I have seen 2v GT's go 200k miles. Do the 4v's just not stand up as long or what?

black2kmax · 11-27-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gameboy_J

105k miles is a lot to you? Or is it just because it's a mach that has been driven that much that surprises you? I have seen 2v GT's go 200k miles. Do the 4v's just not stand up as long or what?

That is what I am trying to find out. I believe that our engines are built pretty tough and should hold up at least as well as the 5.0 and 2V 4.6.

AzureMach03 · 11-27-2008, 12:08 PM

I saw one for sale when I was in va that had 165,000. Guy said it still runs like new haha...

oldyellar · 01-19-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by black2kmax

That is what I am trying to find out. I believe that our engines are built pretty tough and should hold up at least as well as the 5.0 and 2V 4.6.

twice as many valves, twice as many cams, twice as many chains, and more horsepower, it wont last as long, but think about an old 289 hi po with solid lifters.. you would be lucky to get 50k out of them.. and have to adjust the valves every other month.. and get the same amount of HP

ASH302 · 04-12-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by toad

I have 105,432 right now

no troubles. still strong... about to procharge it since it is nearly paid off

I drive just to drive it. At least one cruise every single day (except when I am working cause I work 12 hour shifts)

you have given me hope on the engine, lol, i know you got your procharger on since this and like 118K on her, but i want to see how long she last with that on there, very curious to see. i'm sure if you got the right tuner to do your set up then you should be fine for a while, atleast you drive her

anglia4 · 10-28-2010, 05:10 PM

mine is at about 140 and still going pretty strong. I haven't had it long so don't know what has had to be replaced up till now, i've done all 4 brake rotors on it.

only issue is a tack tack tack noise coming from the left bank as it goes through about 2500rpm and a fault code claiming an occasional missfire on 7. I'm going to explore it more in the next month or 2, i think it might be in the valve train.

car still has plenty of grunt though and handles nice and tight. i have a feeling the big miles its done was probly all highway stuff, just ticking over at 60mph

newedge32v · 01-18-2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by toad

I have 105,432 right now

no troubles. still strong... about to procharge it since it is nearly paid off

I drive just to drive it. At least one cruise every single day (except when I am working cause I work 12 hour shifts)

you're just like me! I bought my mach-1 to enjoy it....purchased it with 71,000 miles and It's slightly at 91,000 after owning it for about 9 months! I commute about 50 miles a day from school to work and back home... and probably cruise another 30-50 miles at least twice a week.. I just love turning heads while driving by.

UGOTMached · 11-28-2008, 04:26 AM

No Worries....
My Mach has been my daily driver for a few years now. I am coming up on 120,000 miles and the engine is still as strong as ever. I can't say the same about the transmission though....Lol... of course that may be an isolated incident

Gameboy_J · 11-28-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by UGOTMached

No Worries....
My Mach has been my daily driver for a few years now. I am coming up on 120,000 miles and the engine is still as strong as ever. I can't say the same about the transmission though....Lol... of course that may be an isolated incident

Care to elaborate?

mustangjunkie · 11-29-2008, 10:02 AM

At 104k right now, just basic stuff needed replacement. Clutch/TOB, Alternator, and brakes and oil changes,etc.

Car still runs great. I love it.

toad · 11-29-2008, 10:28 AM

I am glad to hear that I am not the only one who drives the car.

ntexasmach · 11-30-2008, 12:59 AM

**** i thought my 57k was high lol good to know they keep on truckin way up in the milage

Gameboy_J · 11-30-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by toad

I am glad to hear that I am not the only one who drives the car.

Oh I drive mine too, just only when I want to, not because I have to

Setosteven · 04-11-2010, 12:33 AM

I currently have 121,564 miles on my 04 Mach1. Other than that annoying tick it is running excellent. I LOVE IT!!!

Quikstang03mach · 11-08-2010, 09:43 PM

since they went with the digital odometer in 1999, has anyone gone more than 999,999?

11-25-2008, 08:18 PM	#1
black2kmax Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 86	Highest Mileage Mach 1 Who has the most miles on an 03/04 Mach 1? I notice alot of us have really low miles (I only have 30k on my 03) and wanted to see if anyone was using them as a daily driver and if so how they hold up. I remember the old 5.0's going well into the 200k's with no problems. How does our motor stand the test of time?

11-25-2008, 08:59 PM	#2
toad the Night Man Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 984	Re: Highest Mileage Mach 1 I have 105,432 right now no troubles. still strong... about to procharge it since it is nearly paid off I drive just to drive it. At least one cruise every single day (except when I am working cause I work 12 hour shifts) __________________ I plan ahead. That way, I don't have to do anything right now. SY Mach1\|FRPP 4:10 gears\|Kenny Brown welded subframe connectors\|BMR upper/lower Control Arms\|PHP intake spacer\|MAFIA MAF extender\|Procharger P1SC-2\|KOOKs Longtubes\|KOOKs catted X\|Borla STINGER cat-back\|Pro 5.0 shifter/MGW handle/MRT Yellow ball\|26 spl PMP/T3650\|Performance Cobra clutch\|Fidanza/Anderson aluminum flywheel\|MM quadrant/adjuster

11-26-2008, 12:28 AM	#4
black2kmax Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 86	Re: Highest Mileage Mach 1 **** that is impressive amount of miles. Linumup- I grew up just north of you in Bel Air. I moved out back in 88 when I joined the Navy. The place sure has changed over the past 20 years.

11-26-2008, 07:04 AM	#8
serviceman1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: derry nh Posts: 302	Re: Highest Mileage Mach 1 I have 84,500 on mine still a great running car must have been finished on a wednesday. Sadly it is now in the garage for the winter.

11-26-2008, 08:00 PM	#9
NightOfTheCow Space Olympics Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: To The East Posts: 1,343	Re: Highest Mileage Mach 1 Coming up on 83,000 miles. Problems I've had: A/C Compressor blew - fixed under warranty 6-CD changer died, replaced with new one Bent right rear axle - Replaced cheap Currently: Throw-Out bearing is ready to die So, for the amount of crap I've put my car through, it's holding up nicely. I'm impressed. __________________ : D

11-27-2008, 12:08 PM	#13
AzureMach03 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,117	Re: Highest Mileage Mach 1 I saw one for sale when I was in va that had 165,000. Guy said it still runs like new haha... __________________ 1999 Cobra Vert Built and Novi Blown :rockon: 03 Black Mach- Sold 00 Lightning- Sold 03 AB Mach- Sold

10-28-2010, 05:10 PM	#16
anglia4 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 72	Re: Highest Mileage Mach 1 mine is at about 140 and still going pretty strong. I haven't had it long so don't know what has had to be replaced up till now, i've done all 4 brake rotors on it. only issue is a tack tack tack noise coming from the left bank as it goes through about 2500rpm and a fault code claiming an occasional missfire on 7. I'm going to explore it more in the next month or 2, i think it might be in the valve train. car still has plenty of grunt though and handles nice and tight. i have a feeling the big miles its done was probly all highway stuff, just ticking over at 60mph

11-28-2008, 04:26 AM	#18
UGOTMached Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Titusville, FL Posts: 10	Re: Highest Mileage Mach 1 No Worries.... My Mach has been my daily driver for a few years now. I am coming up on 120,000 miles and the engine is still as strong as ever. I can't say the same about the transmission though....Lol... of course that may be an isolated incident

11-29-2008, 10:02 AM	#20
mustangjunkie Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 436	Re: Highest Mileage Mach 1 At 104k right now, just basic stuff needed replacement. Clutch/TOB, Alternator, and brakes and oil changes,etc. Car still runs great. I love it. __________________ 2004 SY Mach 1, IUP Geared, Bolt-on, and DA JUICE! 10.60 at 103 2.2 60' 1000' Track

11-29-2008, 10:28 AM	#21
toad the Night Man Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 984	Re: Highest Mileage Mach 1 I am glad to hear that I am not the only one who drives the car. __________________ I plan ahead. That way, I don't have to do anything right now. SY Mach1\|FRPP 4:10 gears\|Kenny Brown welded subframe connectors\|BMR upper/lower Control Arms\|PHP intake spacer\|MAFIA MAF extender\|Procharger P1SC-2\|KOOKs Longtubes\|KOOKs catted X\|Borla STINGER cat-back\|Pro 5.0 shifter/MGW handle/MRT Yellow ball\|26 spl PMP/T3650\|Performance Cobra clutch\|Fidanza/Anderson aluminum flywheel\|MM quadrant/adjuster

11-30-2008, 12:59 AM	#22
ntexasmach AKA: 03MACHME Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: denton, tx Posts: 279	Re: Highest Mileage Mach 1 **** i thought my 57k was high lol good to know they keep on truckin way up in the milage __________________ 2003 torch red FRPP 4.10 gears spec stage 2+ clutch pro 5.0 shifter K&N FIPK Mac off-road H flowmaster mufflers moser hardened 28s SLP line lock 15x8 weld draglights with 26-10.5-15 MT ET streets 15x3 weld draglights up front 290rwhp/311rwtq 8.2@83 1/8th

04-11-2010, 12:33 AM	#24
Setosteven Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Linthicum, MD Posts: 2	Re: Highest Mileage Mach 1 I currently have 121,564 miles on my 04 Mach1. Other than that annoying tick it is running excellent. I LOVE IT!!!

11-08-2010, 09:43 PM	#25
Quikstang03mach Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somers Point, NJ Posts: 256	Re: Highest Mileage Mach 1 since they went with the digital odometer in 1999, has anyone gone more than 999,999?

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