muahaha.... My 96 2.3 5-SPEED ranger, which has the EXACT same motor as the mustangs, has WELL OVER 275,000 Miles now, on the STOCK MOTOR, STOCK TRANNY, and 3 clutches !!!! It's a bit sluggish, but relaible, NO SMOKE, always starts right up, oil stays full even at my usual 10K mile oil changes...