*Fuel Quality / Octane Update* The owner's manual for the 2021 Mustang EcoBoost/GT shows 87 octane as minimum recommended. There's a supplement that shows 91 Octane recommended but after digging a bit more that's on the Shelby 500. So the question is, do you need to use a premium fuel? If you've got an EcoBoost/GT/Mach-1.. technically no. But should you? Horsepower/torque specs for all vehicles are based on using a premium 91 octane fuel and you'll absolutely notice a change in performance if you use the higher quality fuel instead. Ford recommends the higher quality fuel for best overall performance, especially in warmer weather. Huge shoutout for Nick for bringing the octane rating to my attention - ruclips.net/user/nickweg1996
Was wondering about the gas because I thought it was only 87. Got a 2019 EcoBoost 200a 10 speed a few weeks ago and used 87 at first but switched to 91 last week. Didnt do a dyno but you can tell it runs better
@@mattv8721 It is min recommendation at 87 octane. There was a guy on one of my other videos that used 87 for a while in his Edge Titanium and then started using 91 - got 20 extra HP out of it just by making the switch to the higher octane! If you get it on a dyno would be great to see the numbers
I been putting 91 since I got the car. I have a 2018 Eco 201a. I tried putting 87 to see if the performance is really that big of a difference and it totally is. It’s wayyy smooth with 91. 87 felt like the car was being pushed down to not use it full power. It was not good at all. Stick to 91 if you have an eco for sure
Not all 2021 Mustang 2.3L have all the features noted in this video: Australian models seem to lack the Blind Spot warning system on the mirrors and there are no seat memory buttons. There is no horn or panic button on the Key Fob. The hand brake and drink holder stay on the left side, and there are a few other warnings missings...... No heated steering wheel. Intelligent access is missing probably because of no seating memory. I am sure there are more.
All depends on the trim level and market that you're in. Interesting that the AU versions of the Mustang don't give you those features as well. There was someone else from Australia that had mentioned a few similar things in his imported Mustang GT
Thanks! The EcoBoost is better on fuel than the GT.. Just as an example.. I was in a GT Convertible last week and used over half a tank to get about 250 km. EcoBoost would have been closer to 325 km+ with the same fuel use
You're welcome! The big difference between the 201 and 200 is the digital dash. The 201 package gives you a 12" digital cluster screen where you can customize the color scheme and change the appearance if you're in different driving modes
I rented one that had 11 miles on it, put 500 miles and took the vin to the dealer and bought the hopefully identical car. They’re building it. Convertible of this car you showed.
from P to R. And R to P. it’s l really loud grind. Using paddle shifting it takes 2 seconds to shift. Also when stopping on red from high gear it puts 1” gear to fast and feels grinding clicking
@@asankovlogs yup sometimes things happen to new cars too.. if something isn't bolted in properly, installed incorrectly and not caught before being shipped etc. If it's new that's even more of a reason to bring it back in to be looked at.
@@asankovlogs if you're in the auto it'll downshift as necessarily. If it's a quick stop it will drop down multiple gears quickly as well. You can try giving it a few weeks but I'd at least let the dealer know that there's grinding going on while the car is downshifting
I think the EcoBoost sounds like a toy car compared to the GT, but that’s to be expected with a lower price point. The EcoBoost seems like a pretty solid pick for someone that don’t have $40-50,000 for a car.
HAHA a $30 - $50k toy, love it! I've seen some people take the 101a EcoBoost and push out more power than a GT for $10k less but that growl in the GT is hard to beat
It's available at time of ordering through the factory. On the Mach-1 and up included the Active Valve system as a default. But to be honest the Active Valve isn't quite as noticeable on the EcoBoost as it is on the GT.. unless you're planning on using an aftermarket tip from borla that can be used with active valve
Nope! You could get the Active Valve Exhaust as an option right from the factory. It's not as noticeable on the EcoBoost as it is on the GT but still gives a bit of a different sound
@@CarsWithSteve thanks for letting me know I was able to add that to the vehicle! Really wanted the magnaride but couldn’t add without getting the hpp mustang or losing my racing stripe. Hopefully it will go into production pretty soon.
@@ResonantFreq528 It would be great if you could mix and match some of the packages a bit more but sounds like you're getting the Mustang you want. Enjoy it when it's finally here!
@@CarsWithSteve There are no sports car in france except in rich cities(aix les bains, Paris, Menton,...) people can't buy any sport car because of taxes. Sometimes you can see Mazda Mx5 or Tesla but nothing more
@@UltraPatate At those prices that doesn't surprise me. It's always fascinating hearing what other countries do and don't allow for vehicles on the road
The only change between 101a / 200a + 301a / 400a and the 201a/401a would be that navigation is standard in the 201a/401a. Other than that the Sync3 screen is going to have the exact same feature set!
Hmm.. Premium EcoBoost would have leather seats. If you've got cloth with the Sync3 screen you're in the 101a package. You could technically swap out the cluster and have it reprogrammed! Just need to find a scrapped Mustang or hop on ebay!
Hey! It's available as a 6 speed manual or 10 speed automatic. The 10 speed auto has the paddle shifters so the car will shift for you automatically or you can drop it or raise a gear by playing with the paddle shifters
The Mustang badge scuff plates would light up at night in the EcoBoost Premium and GT 301a and up. There's also the Mustang mirror puddle light that would light up on the ground in the EcoBoost and GT Premium!
Well if it helps, the EcoBoost Mustang will have 10% more horsepower and 25%ish more torque compared to the 3.6L in the SXT trim. You can do a level 1 tune or Supercharge the 3.6L pentastar though which would give it 40% more power overall.. Big difference in style though..
@CarsWithSteve alright. I'm thinking the mustang, and I'm going to put a wrap in it. Do you know anything about the lcd cluster upgrade? Would it be worth it?
Depends on if you want cloth or leather seats. If you want cloth go for the 101a and save a few dollars. But have to say that those ventilated seats in the summer are pretty nice
@@CarsWithSteve do you think the dealership is negotiable with the price? And do you think it’s worth the extra 1-2 thousands for the 101A? It basically only have a bigger screen? I’m seeing local dealers with a 2021 ecoboost with a MSRP of 33K without including any extra options. They have one for 29K but I don’t think they have it in stock since there’s no picture of the actual car just digital image. Idk if it would be better buying it directly from Ford website or from a local dealership
@@4567playstation I'm finding not a lot of dealers willing to negotiate on price now because of limited inventory but it's not impossible to get a discount of some kind. Depending on where you work you might be eligible for Ford's X Plan pricing - check with your HR manager. That goes for other people living in the same household - parents, spouse etc - their discount would pass to you. As for the 100a vs 101a - you get the larger screen with Android Auto/Car Play support plus selectable drive and steering modes. If you're planning on hanging onto the car for a bit it would be worth the move to the 101a. Call that dealer up to see if the Mustang is available - sometimes dealer websites aren't updated as much as they should be. Rather than dealer hopping - find a sales rep you like and have them either find you the car you're after or put in a factory order to get your exact build instead!
@@unspokensniperlive8089 Yeah two different packages. If yours doesn't have the fully digital cluster screen then it's the 400a which doesn't have the seat memory. That's just in the GT 401a and EcoBoost 201a
Check the description of the video. I outline the full specs, Canada and USA pricing and include a link to this build on both Canada and USA Ford websites
Hey Guy, good video. No ! Very good video . This car will surpass you!! It’s not a 50, thou. $ one. You have a problem!!!! Hey? Grow up!!! Stop the Badmouthing!! Use your head!! Get some maturity!!
People with 80k + miles still have their EcoBoost Mustangs going strong. The 2.3L I4 has been used in so many different Ford/Lincoln vehicles as well there would probably be more people talking if their was an issue with engine life. Just keep it regularly maintained and run a premium fuel
*Fuel Quality / Octane Update*
The owner's manual for the 2021 Mustang EcoBoost/GT shows 87 octane as minimum recommended. There's a supplement that shows 91 Octane recommended but after digging a bit more that's on the Shelby 500.
So the question is, do you need to use a premium fuel? If you've got an EcoBoost/GT/Mach-1.. technically no. But should you? Horsepower/torque specs for all vehicles are based on using a premium 91 octane fuel and you'll absolutely notice a change in performance if you use the higher quality fuel instead. Ford recommends the higher quality fuel for best overall performance, especially in warmer weather.
Huge shoutout for Nick for bringing the octane rating to my attention - ruclips.net/user/nickweg1996
Was wondering about the gas because I thought it was only 87. Got a 2019 EcoBoost 200a 10 speed a few weeks ago and used 87 at first but switched to 91 last week. Didnt do a dyno but you can tell it runs better
@@mattv8721 It is min recommendation at 87 octane. There was a guy on one of my other videos that used 87 for a while in his Edge Titanium and then started using 91 - got 20 extra HP out of it just by making the switch to the higher octane! If you get it on a dyno would be great to see the numbers
@@CarsWithSteve Yes, I need at least 91 octane for my Coyote V8 otherwise it starts pinging.
@@mederic999 Thank you my friend! It's always good hearing from Mustang owners about their real world experience
I been putting 91 since I got the car. I have a 2018 Eco 201a. I tried putting 87 to see if the performance is really that big of a difference and it totally is. It’s wayyy smooth with 91. 87 felt like the car was being pushed down to not use it full power. It was not good at all. Stick to 91 if you have an eco for sure
This is what I call an In depth review! this is what review should be.
Thanks Vergel!
Just bought a new 2021 Ecoboost Premium HP 6 spd (with multiple 'growl' options) and this tutorial was exceptional. Thank you!!
That’s awesome! How are you liking the Mustang so far? First time owning one?
Drives like a dream & yes, first time owning one. I particularly love the 6 spd. @@CarsWithSteve
Great call on the 6 speed! Enjoy the new ride!
Your reviews are always so in-depth, which is really nice if you want to find out all the little bells and whistles of a vehicle.
Thanks Doug! Working on some shorter versions with just the highlights for 2022 models
Just bought an ecoboost! Great video!
Thanks! First time owning a Mustang?
Such excitement in this review :D , good job man
Thanks so much!
Best review ever! Learned something new about my mustang!
Thank you! Hope you're enjoying your ride!
This is going to be my first car in about 4 years. I’m 18 now. I want it and I shall have it.
Good goal for a first car! The new S650 style will be a few years in production at that point. Keep hustling!
@@CarsWithSteve yeah it looks so mean, I love it. Appreciate it thank you.
Anytime!
Very helpful, I just bought one and I had no idea it can do all that. Thanks!
You're welcome! Exciting about the new ride. Did you go for the regular EcoBoost or the Premium?
Great in depth review, thanks!
You're welcome and thanks for the kind words!
I just purchased a convertible version. Awesome video!
Thanks! That's exciting, is it the first time you've owned a Mustang?
Not all 2021 Mustang 2.3L have all the features noted in this video:
Australian models seem to lack the Blind Spot warning system on the mirrors and there are no seat memory buttons.
There is no horn or panic button on the Key Fob. The hand brake and drink holder stay on the left side, and there are a few other warnings missings...... No heated steering wheel. Intelligent access is missing probably because of no seating memory. I am sure there are more.
All depends on the trim level and market that you're in. Interesting that the AU versions of the Mustang don't give you those features as well.
There was someone else from Australia that had mentioned a few similar things in his imported
Mustang GT
You need to show more of the exterior or the car. It's one of the car's best features.
Thanks for the tip Hugh! Will put a bit more detail into the 2022 exterior
Awesome video 👍🔥. Already forgot what the dealer told me so this is a good refresher
Haha thanks so much! What build did you go with for your Mustang?
I love how thorough you are.
Thanks Sergio!
@@CarsWithSteve it’s not sergio
Hah fair enough
I would black out the pony on the steering wheel @ 41:20. Best car to buy in this price range. I will probably buy one eventually.
The pony blacked out would look great! I'm waiting to see the new S650 in person but it's looking like it'll be either or as the next ride
Thank you Steve 😛
Haha Anytime!
love your voice.. like a weather man
Thanks Alfred!!
Excellent detailed video
Thanks Albert!
This was perfect going to buy one today and this video covered everything
Nice! Are you going for one of the last gen S550 or the newer S650?
The steering mode only changes the weight of the steering, not the steering ratio (number of turns of the wheel needed)!
Thanks for the clarification
Great video! By the way, I really like your watch, could you please tell me what brand it is?
Thank you! It's a Michael Kors watch, great quality and comfort on the wrist
Great video!
Thanks!
I like your review style
Thanks Dennis!
Amazing content, cheers.
Thanks Div!
Best review👑
Thanks Arian!
Grew review. What’s it like on fuel? Also compared to the GT. Thank you
Thanks! The EcoBoost is better on fuel than the GT.. Just as an example.. I was in a GT Convertible last week and used over half a tank to get about 250 km. EcoBoost would have been closer to 325 km+ with the same fuel use
Thanks for octane heads up! I just ordered the eco boost premium convertible 200 package! What’s the 201 package have additional?
You're welcome! The big difference between the 201 and 200 is the digital dash. The 201 package gives you a 12" digital cluster screen where you can customize the color scheme and change the appearance if you're in different driving modes
I rented one that had 11 miles on it, put 500 miles and took the vin to the dealer and bought the hopefully identical car. They’re building it. Convertible of this car you showed.
@@junep3807 Haha what a great story! Have they given you a build date or any idea on when yours will ship?
He literally said it at the beginning of the video……
Nice car i will buy one soon
Thanks Salih, it's nice if you don't want the power of the GT
from P to R. And R to P. it’s l really loud grind. Using paddle shifting it takes 2 seconds to shift. Also when stopping on red from high gear it puts 1” gear to fast and feels grinding clicking
Hmm few things that it could be. U joint or worn bearing maybe.. have your dealer service it and leave it for a cold start in the morning if you can
@@CarsWithSteve its new car
@@asankovlogs yup sometimes things happen to new cars too.. if something isn't bolted in properly, installed incorrectly and not caught before being shipped etc. If it's new that's even more of a reason to bring it back in to be looked at.
How should be when you stopping from faster speed stopping quickly
@@asankovlogs if you're in the auto it'll downshift as necessarily. If it's a quick stop it will drop down multiple gears quickly as well. You can try giving it a few weeks but I'd at least let the dealer know that there's grinding going on while the car is downshifting
I think the EcoBoost sounds like a toy car compared to the GT, but that’s to be expected with a lower price point. The EcoBoost seems like a pretty solid pick for someone that don’t have $40-50,000 for a car.
HAHA a $30 - $50k toy, love it! I've seen some people take the 101a EcoBoost and push out more power than a GT for $10k less but that growl in the GT is hard to beat
40-50k for a GT? I got a used 2015 GT 50th package for 27k.
The 4 banger sounds like shit
I'll spank that ass with my 6 speed manual toy car. Line it up
Hey why does 2021 mustang ecoboost premium do not have an active exhaust?
It's available at time of ordering through the factory. On the Mach-1 and up included the Active Valve system as a default.
But to be honest the Active Valve isn't quite as noticeable on the EcoBoost as it is on the GT.. unless you're planning on using an aftermarket tip from borla that can be used with active valve
Always use MINIMUM 91 octane
Agree with you on that one
Is changing the exhaust sounds only available with the performance package?
Nope! You could get the Active Valve Exhaust as an option right from the factory. It's not as noticeable on the EcoBoost as it is on the GT but still gives a bit of a different sound
@@CarsWithSteve thanks for letting me know I was able to add that to the vehicle! Really wanted the magnaride but couldn’t add without getting the hpp mustang or losing my racing stripe. Hopefully it will go into production pretty soon.
@@ResonantFreq528 It would be great if you could mix and match some of the packages a bit more but sounds like you're getting the Mustang you want. Enjoy it when it's finally here!
very useful.
Thank you 🙏
FYI, LOWEST prices for this car in France is 60.000 USD because of "ecological taxes", you are lucky to be able to purchase this kind of cars...
Wow that is wild! What are some of the more common sporty cars you see on the road?
@@CarsWithSteve There are no sports car in france except in rich cities(aix les bains, Paris, Menton,...) people can't buy any sport car because of taxes.
Sometimes you can see Mazda Mx5 or Tesla but nothing more
@@UltraPatate At those prices that doesn't surprise me. It's always fascinating hearing what other countries do and don't allow for vehicles on the road
In the Philippines, ecoboost is around 58K the lowest variant. I love this car, have to save for this one.
@@neonblues Is that $58k USD?
is the UI software between the premium and a base ecoboost 101A different on the touchscreen? Do they look and function differently?
The only change between 101a / 200a + 301a / 400a and the 201a/401a would be that navigation is standard in the 201a/401a. Other than that the Sync3 screen is going to have the exact same feature set!
I have a premium ecoboost with the big screen and the rims but i dont have the leather seats and the digital dashboard :(
Hmm.. Premium EcoBoost would have leather seats. If you've got cloth with the Sync3 screen you're in the 101a package. You could technically swap out the cluster and have it reprogrammed! Just need to find a scrapped Mustang or hop on ebay!
Hi I was just wondering, you can choose to use it automatic or manual right. So if you set it to automatic there’s no shifting gears at all.
Hey! It's available as a 6 speed manual or 10 speed automatic. The 10 speed auto has the paddle shifters so the car will shift for you automatically or you can drop it or raise a gear by playing with the paddle shifters
@@CarsWithSteve oh ok I get it now, thank you!
@@HondaCivic-zr6wz You're welcome!
Does the bottom of the door light up when you open it
The Mustang badge scuff plates would light up at night in the EcoBoost Premium and GT 301a and up. There's also the Mustang mirror puddle light that would light up on the ground in the EcoBoost and GT Premium!
I don't know if i should buy this car or a dodge challenger
Tough choice.. what trim level of the Challenger are you looking at?
The sxt. 2022
Well if it helps, the EcoBoost Mustang will have 10% more horsepower and 25%ish more torque compared to the 3.6L in the SXT trim. You can do a level 1 tune or Supercharge the 3.6L pentastar though which would give it 40% more power overall.. Big difference in style though..
@CarsWithSteve alright. I'm thinking the mustang, and I'm going to put a wrap in it. Do you know anything about the lcd cluster upgrade? Would it be worth it?
Nice! It gives you a different look. I personally like the look of the digital cluster, customizable colors and the different drive modes look great
How much would this particular model cost including packages
I’m not sure if I should get the base model with package 101A or premium with package 200A
Depends on if you want cloth or leather seats. If you want cloth go for the 101a and save a few dollars. But have to say that those ventilated seats in the summer are pretty nice
@@CarsWithSteve do you think the dealership is negotiable with the price? And do you think it’s worth the extra 1-2 thousands for the 101A? It basically only have a bigger screen? I’m seeing local dealers with a 2021 ecoboost with a MSRP of 33K without including any extra options. They have one for 29K but I don’t think they have it in stock since there’s no picture of the actual car just digital image. Idk if it would be better buying it directly from Ford website or from a local dealership
@@4567playstation I'm finding not a lot of dealers willing to negotiate on price now because of limited inventory but it's not impossible to get a discount of some kind.
Depending on where you work you might be eligible for Ford's X Plan pricing - check with your HR manager. That goes for other people living in the same household - parents, spouse etc - their discount would pass to you.
As for the 100a vs 101a - you get the larger screen with Android Auto/Car Play support plus selectable drive and steering modes. If you're planning on hanging onto the car for a bit it would be worth the move to the 101a.
Call that dealer up to see if the Mustang is available - sometimes dealer websites aren't updated as much as they should be.
Rather than dealer hopping - find a sales rep you like and have them either find you the car you're after or put in a factory order to get your exact build instead!
crank dat soulja boi
you
Mines a 2021 and doesn’t have the seat memory and it’s a premium
Really? 401a package or the 400a?
@@CarsWithSteve not a clue I didn’t know there was a hover trim model then the premium it doesn’t have the digital gages
@@unspokensniperlive8089 Yeah two different packages. If yours doesn't have the fully digital cluster screen then it's the 400a which doesn't have the seat memory. That's just in the GT 401a and EcoBoost 201a
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Thanks!
PRICE
Check the description of the video. I outline the full specs, Canada and USA pricing and include a link to this build on both Canada and USA Ford websites
the 310hp is fast enuff to lose your license😲
Right? Throw in a stage 1 ECU at 350ish hp😅
PREMIUM PACKAGE?
Yes, it’s the EcoBoost premium 201a package
I am giddy, I have a headache and I am confused with all the hand movements on this salesman! Jesus. Bottom line - I learnt noting.
I think there’s a pill for that
If he didn't talk 90 mph, you might learn something.
You can always slow down the playback to 0.75x and utilize chapters as you need to. Some people playback at 2x speed and have no issues
Dude lay off the coffee.!
The moment you find out I don't drink coffee
46 minutes ….wtf
Yeah that's what happens when you explain all the features of the car and don't just shoot a highlight reel
Hey Guy, good video. No ! Very good video . This car will surpass you!! It’s not a 50, thou. $ one. You have a problem!!!! Hey? Grow up!!! Stop the Badmouthing!! Use your head!! Get some maturity!!
Thanks Francis! Definitely not a 5.0 but a good option for people who want to get into the world of Mustangs on a budget
Simple. An underpowered, over-stressed 4 cylinder that won't last as long as a v6.
People with 80k + miles still have their EcoBoost
Mustangs going strong. The 2.3L I4 has been used in so many different Ford/Lincoln vehicles as well there would probably be more people talking if their was an issue with engine life. Just keep it regularly maintained and run a premium fuel
No wonder Ford phase out the V6. And produced the Ecobeast I4 turbocharged 😁
Read up on it, there are many articles explaining how the 4cyl turbo is a much better choice
What’s wrong with your voice ???? 😂😂😂😂
Too Barry White for you?