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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
444-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
30200 mi
US $85
Replaced failed bank 1 oxygen sensor
5240 mi
Wire in harness that supports camshaft timing came loose causing engine misfires and severe performance degradation. Took a lot of time to find the root cause of problem. Several hours of electrical and computer tests.
12400 mi
Pulley system and serpentine belt needed to be replaced after original pulley system failed. Parts ordered and replaced under warranty.
Engine developed rod knock. Requires full bottom-end rebuild.
57040 mi
C $30
Car went into "limp mode" on on-ramp of highway while travelling at 30-35 mph. Was about to call roadside assistance, but restarted the car and it started. It did not throw a diagnostic code. Did some research and: replaced engine air filter, cleaned MAF sensor and throttle body with MAF sensor cleaner. Has not re-occurred in 30 days so far.
35000 mi
US $227
Oxygen sensor went bad.
53000 mi
US $1100
2 Bad O2 Sensors and had all 8 spark plugs replaced.
22200 mi
Knock-like sound when engine is cold coming from accessory area
A connecting rod bolt came loose and failed at approximately 7000 miles. The motor was replaced under warranty. Repeat trips back were needed to clear a misfire code cause by not resetting the crankshaft position sensor.
32000 mi
I noticed water pump started leaking on arrival at the dealership for maintenance, water pump was replaced under warranty.
25200 mi
Water pump failed - replaced under warranty by the dealer
70000 mi
US $700
Replaced water pump due to leak.
19000 mi
Fuel system throwing a CEL. Needed both fuel sending units in the gas tank replaced. Gas gauge reads inaccurately.
46000 mi
US $185
Exhaust leaking water. I think the mufflers are rusted out.
Engine tick got progressively worse as time went on. For replaced the engine with a new remanufactured engine due to the time involved in not being able to find the tick in a timely manner. They replaced the water pump, belt, pulleys crank 2
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