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2012 Ford Mustang repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

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

Other (1%)

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2012 Ford Mustang body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Ford Mustang

Engine not specified

5000 mi Rear interior panel rattle. 

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2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

444-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

28400 mi

C $500
Headlamp units were leaking, units removed and re-sealed. Work done at shop that did the electrical conversion of lighting to UK-spec. 

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2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

16300 mi Glass Roof port shade track dislodged, shade squeaks over bumps when fully retracted 
27000 mi Glass roof sunshade would not properly retract. Disassembled, discovered port guide rod removed from rear bracket by lazy dealer to hide broken front rod retainer. Repaired with screw/locking nut. 
2000 mi Water leaking into driver footwell in severe rain. Dealer found firewall grommet installed improperly, and corrected it. 
8000 mi Pronounced rattling noise coming from transmission tunnel when accelerating from low engine speeds. Only heard in first, second, and third gear (loudest in second). Dealer could not replicate/flagged it as normal 

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2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

9300 mi Rattle/buzz between steering column & gauges. Intermittent noise. 
14700 mi Rattle or buzz coming from instrument panel. Dealer replaced a piece of plastic on top of the steering column. Noise is back, so I'll take the car in again. 
22800 mi Rattle or buzz coming from instrument panel. The buzz is intermittent and the dealer couldn't pinpoint the cause. 
24300 mi Paint is bubbling on the leading edge of the hood. Took it to the selling dealer who reported it to Ford. Ford denied any problem exists that is the manufacturer's responsibility. Disappointed with Ford. 
14880 mi Passenger window rubber vertical trim folded causing scraping noise when operating window. Parts ordered during previous repair trip. 
13000 mi Paint was bubbling along and under the edge of the hood. 
4000 mi Fixed squeaking driver's seat. 

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2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

1000 mi There was a leak in a body seam under the convertable top that was leaking into the trunk. They removed the top and recaulked the seam. 

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2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

12500 mi Weather strip in convertible top seperated 

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2012 Ford Mustang Body Problems

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