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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%)

Chart based on 132 repairs.
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2005 Ford Mustang engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Ford Mustang

Engine not specified

106000 mi

US $550
Fuel delivery problem 

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2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

94000 mi

US $400
VCT Sensor 2 
24800 mi

C $41
Faulty fuel cap causing PO456 check engine light 
46000 mi

US $500
Rear differential service. 
9000 mi Throttle cut out when accelerating - intermittent. Fuel pumps replaced. 
181961 mi

US $570
Head gasket leak successfully sealed with K-Seal. Replaced thermostat. Camera viewing of cylinders to verify presence of coolant in combustion chambers in two cylinders. 
11780 mi Car would not idle smoothly anymore. 
176000 mi

US $955
Variable cam timing problem. Oil Control Solenoids, or phasers, or cam tensioner. No codes thrown, symptoms very mild, couldn't narrow it down. 

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2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

20000 mi Fuel pump and fuel level sensor replaced under warranty. 
81000 mi

US $497
Replaced radiator. Radiator had small leak at join between plastic side and aluminum core. Seepage, really. Fluid loss was about 1 qt per 3000 miles. 

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2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

55722 mi

US $502
Check Engine light came on saying Short in Transmission Shift Solenoid. Dealer checked it and determined that there was a coolant leak around the thermostat housing that was causing it to throw a false code. 
135000 mi

US $200
Car began to overheat and leaked coolant. Found that the water pump was leaking through the bearing weep hole. Replaced water pump, thermostat housing and accessory drive belt. 
138800 mi

US $250
Replaced water pump and thermostat housing. 
167000 mi

US $1200
Replaced thermostat and housing 
89000 mi

US $18
engine light warning, was bad gasket on fuel filler cap. Replaced cap all ok 
28000 mi

US $50
Fuel tank replaced to correct complaint that gas pump shuts off repeatedly while fueling even at very slow pace. 
49000 mi

US $180
Car would lurch and make noise with loss of power for a brief moment and would then regain and be fine. Never stalled and had no loss of control. Problem was determined to be throttle sensor being dirty. Removed & cleaned throttle body & re-pgm. 
58000 mi

US $50
Thermostat housing leak. Coolant had been leaking all over and was low. Replaced seal and housing parts. Drained coolant and replaced coolant (after a flush-maint item).  
88300 mi Cracked Serpentine belt. 
90000 mi

US $70
Replaced serpentine belt. Replaced radiator reserve cap. Car was running hot while idling. (Maint. work also elected: Decided to do coolant flush which was previously recommended and would help maintain cooler vehicle). 
105600 mi Check Engine light came on. Examination revealed small leak in fuel line. Did not fix due to cost and cel reset itself. Issue only occurred once. 
177000 mi It had an oil leak, sipped some coolant and had an occasional undiagnosed squeal from the engine compartment. 
87000 mi

US $58
Replaced cooling manifold. Easy repair, houses the temp sensor. 
104000 mi

US $100
Thermostat housing is plastic, glued together at the factory. Split and blew apart. 
104000 mi

US $75
Coolant reservoir is a 2 piece plastic part, glued together at the factory. Seal broke resulting in loss of coolant. Replaced the tank. Coolant reservoir is a 2 piece plastic part, glued together at the factory. Seal broke resulting in loss of coolant. Replaced the tank.  

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2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

47000 mi

US $80
Vibration at 1200rpm TSB performed by Ford 

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2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

31000 mi Throttle position Sensor failure. TPS replaced. 
54000 mi

US $300
Leaking coolant due to a cracked thermostat housing. 
49000 mi

US $450
Check engine light was coming on. Replaced failed bank two HEGO sensor, reset PCM. Also replaced fuel filter and regular oil change. 
78200 mi Right muffler pipe detached and rotted where the new dual exhaust system was put on. It needed to be re-welded. 
96000 mi

US $3200
replaced: LT valve cvr, valve cvr gasket, Lt timing case, tensioner, seal assembly, water pump/gasket, R&I oil pan, debris from engine/pan, flush coolant, antifreeze 
96000 mi An "O" ring broke from a previous repair in September. The shop repaired the ring and did another oil change. The car had less than 50 miles between oil changes, but it needed to be done. She is running great at this time. 
100000 mi

US $250
R/S of Pypes dual exhaust pipe shifted to the right. Mechanic re-positioned, but the clamp cannot be tightened any further. Re-positioned CAI for rattle. 

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2005 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

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