What Is the 2004 Mustang 40th Anniversary Edition?

2004 was the last year of the fourth generation Ford Mustang (1999-2004) and the 40th Anniversary of the Mustang. Ford to celebrate the Mustang's 40th anniversary. Special launch 2004 Ford Mustang 40th Anniversary decoration package.

But there is always some confusion as to what exactly the 40th Anniversary Mustang is.

Fortunately, this article will answer all this for you and tell you the difference between the 40th Anniversary Edition and the regular version.

1. Similarities & Differences

2004 Ford Mustang 40th Anniversary Fender Emblem

In 2004, Ford Mustang launched a total of 7 models, including V6、GT、40th Anniversary、Mach 1、Cobra、Roush、Saleen. All 2004 Mustangs except Cobras and Saleen S281 wore 40th Anniversary fender badges, but not every one was a 40th Anniversary Edition Mustang.

2. Models & Colors

2004 Mustang 40th Anniversary Edition, Colors Crimson Red, Black, and Oxford White

The 40th Anniversary Edition package was only available on the base V6 and the GT models, and it was available only in the paint colors of Crimson Red, Black, or Oxford White. The Crimson Red paint was exclusive to the 40th Anniversary Package. Approximately only 5700 total 40th Anniversary Edition Mustangs were produced with the crimson red color being the more rare of the three.

3. Other Decoration

2004 Mustang 40th Anniversary Edition, Other

They also came with premium wheels, 40th Anniversary floormats, body-colored fold-in mirrors, and Arizona Beige stripes on the rocker panels, hood, and trunk. They also came standard with the interior upgrade package which included larger headrests and silver interior trim. The package was an $895 upgrade.

4. Engine

Although the 40th Anniversary Mustang package didn’t offer anything new under the hood, it was still an attractive upgrade over the standard V6 or GT, and it sold well. In a way, the Anniversary Mustang ended up being somewhat of a last hurrah for the “New Edge” Mustangs, as it was just a year later that Ford introduced the all-new, retro-inspired fifth generation — a car that did more to honor the Mustang’s legacy than the previous year’s offerings.

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5. Advice & Prices

For interested buyers, plenty of 40th Anniversary Mustangs can be found on the used car market today. Because their upgrades are exclusively cosmetic, generally they do not command much of a higher price than others of the same model year. One in good working condition, starting from about $10,000.

2004 was also a historic year for the Mustang because it was the last year the Mustang was produced at Ford’s Dearborn Assembly Plant. When you consider that 6.7 million of the 8.3 million total Mustangs ever produced (at the time) were produced at Dearborn Assembly you can see the significance.