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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (53%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 17 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

91000 mi

US $300
Replace Lower control arm and new ball joints 
88000 mi

US $140
Front wheel bearings. Replaced both, driver side was bad. Passenger side was ok. 

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2006 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

80000 mi Both front struts had leaks. Made grinding noises. 

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2006 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

72000 mi

US $70
I fixed tie-rod myself 
146500 mi

US $215
Replaced r front tie rod 
106100 mi

US $50
Tie-rod ends were dry. Grease boots were torn allowing grease to escape. 

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2006 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

85000 mi

US $200
Front right wheel bearing progressively making noise. Replaced both front wheel hubs as a precautionary measure. 
116000 mi

US $800
Leaky shocks. Replace shocks, struts, springs. 
129800 mi

US $200
Driver's side front wheel hub bearings failed. This is the second front wheel bearing failure since the car was new. Wheel hub was again replaced with Ford parts. 

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2006 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

34000 mi Tie rod boots torn. Replaced tie rod ends and alignment. Had to return for a realignment to center steering wheel. 
103000 mi

US $1200
Replaced ball joints, outer tie rod ends, sway bar links F & R 
128400 mi

US $400
Replaced front struts 

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2006 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

60100 mi

US $100
I had a groaning noise when I turned left, right was OK. They thought it was the PS Pump. They found out the factory fluid was NG. Changed the fluid and all is fine. 
79000 mi

US $200
steering wheel would shake when I go over a speed bup or on rough roads 
45300 mi

US $750
Fixed front Bearings 
91000 mi

US $1135
Tie-rod, sway bar, struts & shocks, 

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2006 Ford Mustang Suspension Problems

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