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2005 Ford Mustang repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (3%)

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2005 Ford Mustang brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

25000 mi Parking brake cables replaced. Faulty original design - rubber boot failure - allowed water to enter and freeze. 

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2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

150000 mi

US $100
Rear caliper sticks due to malfunctioning emergency brake 
97000 mi

US $699
I broke the emergency brake cable after it had jammed after I had set it. I was reefing on it hard trying to get it to release and the cable broke. Costly repair. 

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2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

122000 mi

US $180
E-brake cable from handle broke. Entire handle assembly required replacement. 
126000 mi

US $106
Replaced parking brake cables (L&R) from single e-brake point in driveshaft tunnel to both rear wheels. OEM Ford AR3Z-2A635-C & BR3Z-2A635-B parts used, purchased from Amazon. 
11000 mi e-brake cable broken, warranty item, waited for over a month for part to come in; 
37500 mi

US $135
Parking brake cable boots failed allowing water into cables and they would freeze up in winter. 

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2005 Ford Mustang Brake Problems

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