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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (48%)

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Chart based on 44 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

40000 mi

US $10
License Plate Light burned out. Replaced with LED light. 
26040 mi

$1000
Instrument Cluster on and off intermittently, wiring issue. 
54200 mi Cabin air filter box under cowl filled with water and spilled inside car when drains clogged with debris 
77000 mi

US $179
Replaced alternator after a P0340 code. 
98800 mi

US $120
New battery 
110000 mi

US $100
Dead Battery (Replaced January 2013 last) 
141000 mi Passenger air bag recall replacement 
8000 mi

US $695
Air conditioning compressor had gone out with such low mileage. It's rare but it can happen so had to replace with a new one warranty expired june 09 so i paid 100%. 

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2006 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

40200 mi

US $125
Battery failure, about 4 years old. Replaced. 
78000 mi

US $100
drain in air conditioner inlet plugged. Car interior was flooded during rain storm. Stupid design flaw from Ford. 
41000 mi Passenger air bag sensor failure 
13000 mi

£600
SJB got damaged due to water leaking on it 
210000 mi

US $100
Replace light bulbs 
130000 mi

US $100
Replaced compressor, evaporator and other parts 

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2006 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

162000 mi Rear window defrost, connector detached from rear window on passenger side. 
130000 mi

US $150
Starter was failing. Originally brought in to fix A/C 
72000 mi

US $70
replaced alternator myself 
42000 mi

US $100
Replaced Battery 
53000 mi

US $230
Failed alternator 
67000 mi Failed alternator. Was able to replace at work in parking lot. 
98900 mi

US $35
Previously installed remanufatured alternator failed. Upgraded to new unit from AutoZone. 

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2006 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

74600 mi

US $75
R2 the battery 
77000 mi R2 Year old battery, defective and not holding charge. Later found short in Shaker 500 stereo power amp draining power from battery. Pulled fuses until radio is replaced. 
59000 mi CD player has been skipping and jumping tracks more frequently. Replaced all 4 brake rotors(!) and pads. 
46000 mi

US $50
AC not cooling. Changed hose and fittings. 
42000 mi

US $600
AC refrigerant nearly empty 
47000 mi

US $350
ac leak 
90000 mi I had to replace a faulty alternator. The alternator charging cable was nearly corroded through, so I had to replace the cable and the positive baterry terminal. 
36000 mi

US $350
Power seat switch stopped operating. 
20000 mi

US $300
Car wouldn't hold charge or start. Would die even when under power. Replaced alternator. 

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2006 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

12400 mi A/C lost its charge. Faulty O rings. Repair was done under warranty twice. 
27840 mi

C $50
2006 GT. A/C was re charged twice under warranty. Car now off warranty, back on the road (winter storage) this spring, no A/C. Will re charge with CTC A/C kit. 
37820 mi A/C recharge using supplies from CTC. 
88000 mi

US $80
Electric release for trunk failed. Mechanism part of latch mechanism, so entire asembly replaced. Did it myself. 
98200 mi

US $85
Defective alternator, ad stator connection, causes CEL to come on, and a P0340, cam position sensor, code to be set. 
99200 mi

US $500
Alternator had bad stator that set engine codes. Replaced alternator, even though it was still charging OK 
69000 mi

US $130
The AC was blowing hot air. I took it to a shop that specialized in Auto AC units. Diagnostic was run and dye installed. Dye showed no leaks but was low on refrigerant. Replaced refrigerant and now I have cold air. 

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2006 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

38000 mi

US $700
I had to replace the alternator. Unbelieveable. Just after the 36 month bumper to bumper expires, along comes this. 
56000 mi

US $600
Alternator went out for the 2nd time. 
68000 mi the alternator was replaced under warranty (it is a CPO car). 
23000 mi

US $60
Rear defogger contact came off. Dealer reattached in less than 1/2 day. 
33200 mi

US $300
Faulty alternator. 

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2006 Ford Mustang Electrical Problems

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