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2011 Ford Mustang repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 240 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2011 Ford Mustang.

2011 Ford Mustang engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (72%)

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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. 
12200 mi Water pump was replaced 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

45000 mi 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. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

86000 mi

US $600
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. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

63500 mi Dealership replaced Throttle Body per recall. 
235000 mi

US $1835
valve cover gaskets and tune-up, belt and tensioner and coolant flush 
96000 mi

US $600
Evap system 
50000 mi

US $100
Water pump failed 
16000 mi Tap in motor 
12400 mi The fuel guage sensor had 'tripped' twice causing the 'service engine soonest' light to come on.  
63000 mi Electronic Throttle body (Ford Service Bulletin - free repair) 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

46000 mi

US $770
Cooling fan resistor blew, burning out the connector. No replacement connectors, so had to replace entire wiring harness. 
4236 mi Check engine light came on and it was catalytic converter failed. Dealer replace no cost under warranty 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

9920 mi TSB older one had solution 
10520 mi tsb for oil monitor cpu 
149500 mi

US $150
Radiator fan stopped working, replaced the radiator fan unit. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

14000 mi 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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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

48400 mi Leaky water pump 

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2011 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

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