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2006 Ford Mustang repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Ford Mustang brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (69%)

< $100 (15%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

16200 mi

US $300
needed to replace the front calipers. One piston was rusted out on either side I found the issue when changing the brake pads for normal ware 
112000 mi

US $180
upper parking brake cable broke, part was not available separately from handle, so handle was replaced 
75600 mi

US $170
Parking brake repair. 
103300 mi

US $250
Cable catch snapped at lever. New lever replacement installed. 
35000 mi Ebrake sticks in the upward position. Have not repaired this issue, just leaving the car in gear. 
60000 mi

US $330
E-brake would stick when engaged 
105800 mi

US $400
Passenger side rear Caliper was hanging/stuck, eating through pads and rotor. Replaced Caliper and rotor on passenger side and pads/rotor on drivers side 
121000 mi Rear passenger side brake caliper developed leak 

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2006 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

39000 mi

US $100
Torn boot on brake cable allowed water into the emergency brake cable and it froze while engaged.  

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2006 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

42000 mi

US $600
Broken emergency brake cable 
72000 mi

US $250
Parking brake lever assembly. Cable snapped 

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2006 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

115000 mi

US $200
Replacement rotors corroded badly, rubbed caliper brackets. Rear caliper bracket pins seized, causing erratic brake operation 

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2006 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

54000 mi

US $900
Rear brake pads and rotors, and right rear parking brake cable. 

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2006 Ford Mustang Brake Problems

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