Re: 5x4.5 lug hub swap ?
Reply #4 –
The MN12 cars (89-97 Cougar, Tbird, and the '93-'98 Mark VIII) used what is known as the Ford front wheel drive bolt pattern. Wheels from these cars will interchange with Taurus, sable, and such. No idea if the newer cars like Fusion and Focus and such will fit, or the newer Mustang wheels, for that matter.
You *could* weld, and then redrill the hubs, keep in mind you'd also need to redrill the rotors as well. These days you ought to be able to find a wheel you like, with the pattern you need and most manufacturers can make them in different amounts of backspacing.