magrag Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I am ready to trade my 2008 Vapor GT500 for a 2013 or 2014 GT500. I would like to know if there are many differences between them mechanically. Thought that I heard that the clutch is better in the 2014? What about recalls or service problems. Don't want to go thru another clutch problem like the one on my 2008. Any help or advice is appreciated!! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hamilton Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Find the color you want in whichever year it is or the cheapest. The performance difference is nil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) I heard 2013s are better. Seriously, OP, Bill is spot-on. Differences between 2013 and 2014 are VERY minor. IIRC, they include: - "SVT 20th Anniversary" sill plates in 2013 vs plain "SVT" sill plates in 2014 - A couple of color changes (i.e., Performance White and Red Candy Metallic in 2013 vs Oxford White and Ruby Red Metallic in 2014) - Early 2013 Launch Control offers and RPM range of 2500-5200 vs later 2013 and 2014 Launch Control offers and RPM range of only 3000-4500 - 2013 trip computer boots with the running Mustang image vs 2014 boots with a coiled Cobra image (Thanks for keeping me honest, Snoopy!) - According to Ford Performance there were 4885 (4077 Coupes and 808 Verts) GT500s produced in the 2013 MY vs 5730 (4816 Coupes and 914 Verts) GT500s produced in the 2014 MY Edited February 12, 2016 by Norton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Heated seats standard in the 2014 without Recaros, available as an option in 2013 non Performance Pack cars. The snake between the gauges was a 2014 only thing, I believe it showed up in 2014s made after Mar or April of 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaeggi Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 The snake between the gauges was a 2014 only thing, I believe it showed up in 2014s made after Mar or April of 2013. 2013 have the SVT 20th anniv door sills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra99 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I think they went with a quieter starter for 2014. All other things above is correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altruism Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Get the 2014 Model.......... TP/PP with the Stronger and more durable Clutch. :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) Get the 2014 Model.......... TP/PP with the Stronger and more durable Clutch. :-). I have never read anything about a factory clutch upgrade for the 2014's, do you have a link to that information? Edited August 23, 2016 by Snoopy49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAI-Steven Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 I am ready to trade my 2008 Vapor GT500 for a 2013 or 2014 GT500. I would like to know if there are many differences between them mechanically. Thought that I heard that the clutch is better in the 2014? What about recalls or service problems. Don't want to go thru another clutch problem like the one on my 2008. Any help or advice is appreciated!! Thanks!! While not a mechanical item, collectors seem to prefer the first & last years of production. But with fewer built for the 2013 model year compared to the 2014 model year, its an even match in my mind. I'm confident you'll enjoy either year car. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 14 might be last year if supercharge d cars. Turbos are coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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