How do you have an idea if the 2010 will be anything different? The 1994-2004 model were the same and that was ten years. The new model is 2005 thats only five years.

 

Thanks to the Internets (A System of Tubes), we're able to hear from people working inside Ford and for Ford parts suppliers. Their information is that the Mustang will be getting refreshed in '09 as an '10 model, the same way the SN-95 Mustang changed bodies during its run, and then completely redone for '11 or '12. In addition, we have official comments from Ford execs where they are committing to accelerating the product lifecyle to keep Ford vehicles fresher and more competetive.

All of which you can discover for yourself, by going back through the forum and reading links we post.

 

just by looking at other vehical mid-life restyles ( a lot of the Nissans, Mopars) I Think the restyle will be even less than the switch from 98 to 99. Though the basic frame was the same every outer body panel changed I think all we are gonna see is new bumpers, grille, headlights and maybe a different hood. With a major restyle not too far away in 11' or 12' I doubt anything more than that. I have a feeling the roof, doors and even the rear quarters will be pretty much the same. I think the "hips" are gonna come in the next gen car The best example I can think of is the new Altimas and Chargers.you kinda have to squint to see the difference between new and old mostly slight differences and better quality

 

wait...are you saying they did a refresh of the charger?

 

Yes, like it's Magnum and 300 cousins the Charger received a minor facelift. The bumpers, headlights and interior are slightly changed you almost need to see the 08' next to a 07' to notice the differences.

 

My bad just double checked my info while the Magnum and 300 received minor face lifts the Charger only got an updated interior and wheels

 

Well first of all, it's already been confirmed on several other threads, that only the greenhouse (roof) will remain the same. However, the restyle will be similar to 98-99, in which the body panels will be updated, including the addition of hips, to the rear quarter panels.

Originally, the refresh was to take place during the 2009 model year. But when Ford president of the America's (Mark Fields) discovered that GM confirmed it's decision to go forward, with the upcoming 2010 Camaro !

Fields then decided, he wanted more than just a minor facelift, in order to compete head to head, with the upcoming 2009 Challenger, and 2010 Camaro. As a direct result, he pushed back the re-fresh, from 09 through the 2010 model year.

That being said ! why bother pushing the re-fresh behind a full model year, for just a minor cosmetic facelift..

 

I agree with your comments but the spy shots i have seen suggest a facelift and nothing more. The doors back at this point seen the same as 05'. Web posts confirm nothing. I do hope you are correct though because the 05' stang will seen stale compaired to the new pony cars coming from Dodge and GM

 

"Spy Shots"

of what...
You don't even know if the spy shots are of engine/cooling testing or a 2009 SE mule...

Every panel except the greenhouse will change on the 2010
as well as a new interior. Believe it.

There are people on this site who have seen it.