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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.
2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
20000 mi
Check engine light with code P0446 - here's what the dealer paperwork said: Open circuit at the cannister purge solenoid verified light. IDS, P0446 in memory. PP test found VPWR circuit at the cannister vent solenoid corroded in two pieces."
25000 mi
I had an intermittent ticking noise coming from the front passenger side of the motor, which ended up being diagnosed as a bad water pump. There is a TSB 12-3-1 out there for this issue. Parts were ordered and arrived the next day.
41000 mi
US $45
TSB for a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) update fixed an issue where Oil Life Monitor wouldn't let you go more than 5,000 miles between oil changes. Initially had to pay, but dealer got Ford to issue a refund.
51700 mi
US $150
The engine was exhibiting some bizarre, random starting issues - weak starts followed by normal ones, then a complete failure to start without a jump (heard only the starter whirring). Diagnosis was a software update to the PCM was needed.
146000 mi
US $119
Replaced downstream bank 1 O2 sensor
28000 mi
Pulley displayed signs of future failure
4400 mi
Ticking under light throttle
6000 mi
Took another try at fixing the ticking, but couldn't get it to make the sound while in the shop
30000 mi
Ticking under light throttle never went away, and Ford basically refused to look at it anymore. Even though their TSB fixed it temporarily, they wouldn't look at that area again.
41540 mi
C $800
One catalytic converter was replaced. Most of the time in the shop was waiting for the part.
9000 mi
Cooling Fan fuse blew and caused the car to overheat. Car had to be towed to the dealer.
Check Engine Light related to cam timing on passenger side. Problem ultimately caused by head gasket debris in oiling passages of cylinder head, causing failure of valve timing solenoid.
7000 mi
Car went into Fail Safe for no apparent reason.Tech checked for Hydrolock but that was not the cause.Did update to PCM and advised to wait & see if problem recurs. 2 days later check eng lite came on- now in to replace catalytic converter.
11000 mi
Replace timing chain
5000 mi
Automatic transmission rough down shifts when approaching stop signal.No repair performed. Off throttle downshifting at high speeds. (70mph) Automatic transmission rough downshifting at low speeds. NO repairs completed dealer states this is normal for car. Off throttle downshifts, dealer could not replicate problem. No repairs made.
2000 mi
PCM reflash for hard start/rough hot weather idle
4000 mi
VCT solenoid gasket leaking oil. Gasket replaced under warranty.
Water pump leaked out nearly all coolant and it and some hoses had to be replaced.
5600 mi
Engine had a cold-start tapping noise due to under-oiled cam cap on drivers side camshaft. Cam Caps were removed and cut with a precision tool. Tapping noise subsided to be replaced with a warm-start squealing sound yet to be diagnosed.
Engine tick on cold start. Slots ground to allow oil to reach area quicker.
99500 mi
US $380
Replaced leaking water pump
105000 mi
US $45
Replaced water pump as it had small leak and over 100k miles
58000 mi
Recall electronic throttle body.
58383 mi
Camshaft tick noise when cold started, subsides when engine warms up ~4 minutes.
Ford TSB# 12-1-17 under Powertrain warranty.
Repair reduces noise 80% but still there.
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