There is No Car More Fun than the Mustang Convertible

Throughout the history of the Ford Mustang, the optional convertible top has remained a popular feature, and it is easy to understand why. There is no feeling quite like cruising down the highway on a warm, sunny day with the top down. The wind rushing in around you and the unobstructed view of your surroundings fills one with feelings of excitement and freedom.

Mustang Convertibles have long been a favorite of festival queens an politicians running for office during Halloween parades. The sharp, sporty appearance of the Mustang instantly captures the viewer’s attention, and the person of honor can sit perched upon the trunk with his or her feet resting on the backseat, which gives the parade goers full view of them. Dealers are usually happy to lend these cars out for these occasions, because it gives them plenty of free advertising.

The power convertible top of the Ford Mustang is fairly easy to operate. To put the top down, first start the car, which will save on the energy in your battery. From the inside, look in the upper right and left hand corners of the top. You will see two latches where the roof is connected to the windshield. Grab the latches and pull them out. If it is an automatic Mustang, the transmission will need to be in the “park” position.

If it is a manual transmission, the emergency brake will need to be engaged. In the center armrest, there should be a button that powers the top. Push the button until the top lifts and rests in its storage area. Mustangs come with a cover that snaps over the convertible roof while it is not in use. This is to keep foreign objects out of the holding area. Simply snap the cover over the area, and now you are ready to cruise!

The top cannot be operated while the car is in drive, so if you need to put the top up while you are driving, first find a place to pull over. Unsnap the top cover, and place it in the trunk. With the Mustang in park, (or with the emergency brake on) push the top button until the top is fully extended and resting against the top of the windshield. At the bottom of each latch handle will be a hook. Place the hooks over the latch bars on the windshield and then push the handles down. You may feel a bit of resistance, this is normal. When driving with the top up, it is important to latch it properly or the wind will cause damage to your convertible top.

Whatever year Mustang you may own, or are considering, the Mustang Convertible is a very attractive and fun car.