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2012 Ford Mustang repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 136 repairs.
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2012 Ford Mustang repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (1%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (65%)

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Chart based on 84 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

supercharged 550hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2015 - Jul 2019
Apr 2017

40920 mi

C $60
Passenger side rear brake lining had premature wear, replaced pads and freed up caliper. Seems to be a common issue on these cars. 

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2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

444-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Alberta, Canada
May 2011 - Sep 2013
May 2012

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. 
Aug 2013

12400 mi
Pulley system and serpentine belt needed to be replaced after original pulley system failed. Parts ordered and replaced under warranty. 
Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2017
Jul 2016

15000 mi
Transmission was slipping out of gear and grinding gears 
Ford Mustang in Missouri, United States
Nov 2013 - Dec 2017
Apr 2015

12000 mi

US $200
Developed leak and had to be repaired. 
Ford Mustang in Wyoming, United States
Jul 2013 - Mar 2016
Apr 2015

10200 mi

US $137
OEM Battery failed and was replaced 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Mar 2011 - Aug 2016
Aug 2014

30200 mi

US $85
Replaced failed bank 1 oxygen sensor 
May 2015

45000 mi
Replace AC compressor 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Aug 2011 - Jan 2014
Sep 2013

9000 mi
Very heavy (abnormally so) corrosion buildup on neg battery terminal. Was able to clean and did not need to replace. 
Oct 2013

9200 mi
Battery cable corroded in September, which I cleaned. Turned out battery was leaking. Dealer replaced battery but refused to replace damaged cable. Had to escalate to Ford rep. Dealer turned hostile but finally replaced it. 
Ford Mustang in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2011 - Jan 2022
Sep 2011

3298 mi
The differential ring and pinion was just replaced (at 5320km) due to pitting, along with all the bearings for good measure. This was to fix a noise issue. The differential ring and pinion was just replaced (at 5320km) due to pitting, along with all the bearings for good measure. This was to fix a noise issue. 
Feb 2013

16200 mi

C $80
Had to replace damaged battery. electrolyte had overflowed onto bodywork in engine compartment. 
Nov 2014

28400 mi

C $500
Headlamp units were leaking, units removed and re-sealed. Work done at shop that did the electrical conversion of lighting to UK-spec. 

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2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2012 - Feb 2022
May 2014

25420 mi
Dealer replaced both rear stabilizer links under warranty due to annoying "squeak" over road imperfections. 
Oct 2016

40300 mi
Replaced 2 fan actuators (under Ford PremiumCare extended warranty) 
Mar 2018

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. 
Apr 2018

58900 mi
One button (lock) on remote key not functioning (had been like that for about 2 years - used spare key). However, since extended warranty was about to expire and this was covered, had it replaced. Dealer confirmed that remote key had malfunction and new key remote was ordered and provided. This was covered under extended warranty Leak from vent located on rear axle. Replaced with new vent kit. Covered under extended warranty (Ford Premium Care). 
Ford Mustang in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

26000 mi
Sway bar link bushings 
Ford Mustang in Illinois, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 Rear interior panel rattle. 
Ford Mustang in California, United States
Feb 2012 - Feb 2022
Dec 2013

9000 mi
Had unbearable noise from rear end. Dealer change out pinion bearings and axle bearings under drive train 50K/5yr warranty for my 2012 GT. 
Aug 2014

12000 mi
8.8 rear end with 3:31 gears, had SECOND pinion bearing go out (replaced once already) causing severe rear end whine at 60+ mph. Repaired under drivetrain warranty. 
Apr 2016

18000 mi
Had the rear axle vent breather replaced via a TSB for the 2011-14 Mustang GTs. Rear axle vent breather nipple leaks significant amount of gear oil onto axle. Dealer replaced with TSB hose and catch-can for rear axle vent. 
Ford Mustang in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2012 - Jul 2018
Nov 2012

9800 mi
Vent valve on rear axle leaking differential fluid. Fluid found on drivers side axle and differential housing. Repaired under TSB 12-8-15. Dealer added adhesive to threads on vent valve and checked fluid level. 
Ford Mustang in Kentucky, United States
Oct 2013 - Aug 2014
Dec 2013

35000 mi
2nd and 3rd gear synchronizers replaced. Transmission was leaking oil after repair. 
Ford Mustang in Maryland, United States
Mar 2011 - Jan 2014
Apr 2012

17300 mi
Front control arms replaced per TSB 11-07-08 
Jan 2013

15500 mi
Front sway bar end links squeaked upon turning wheel; front sway bar replaced (end links were part of the assembly) "NO GPS" symbol constantly shown on NAV screen; only 2 satellites found at any given time. Dealer could not replicate, but it has been almost perfect since getting the car back from them. Glass Roof port shade track dislodged, shade squeaks over bumps when fully retracted Knock-like sound when engine is cold coming from accessory area 
Apr 2013

23500 mi

US $40
GPS continued to show "NO GPS" symbol, would not keep track. Replaced SDARS signal splitter line behind ACM, system has functioned 4.0 ever since. 
Dec 2013

27000 mi
Glass roof sunshade would not properly retract. Disassembled, discovered port guide rod removed from rear bracket by lazy dealer to hide broken front rod retainer. Repaired with screw/locking nut. 
Jan 2014

22000 mi
GPS problem returned three or four months after earlier repair. Other people that had that problem said a reflash of the nav system fixed it, but my dealer was incompetent so that never happened. Constant gear whine in every gear but 5th. That was very annoying, even if the transmission oil reports came back OK. 
Ford Mustang in District of Columbia, United States
Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 Sold Mustang before the warranty ended because of many recent repairs. Power steering broke, SYNC CPU broke, paint on steering wheel buttons rubbed off, leaves clogged HVAC intake. 
Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Jun 2011 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011

2000 mi
Water leaking into driver footwell in severe rain. Dealer found firewall grommet installed improperly, and corrected it. 
Oct 2011

3000 mi
Transmission became diffucult to shift, sometimes not going into gear. Dealership replaced transmission fluid as per a ford tsb. Shifting is better but not great like when new. Transmission noticeably noisier after fluid swap also. 
Ford Mustang in Illinois, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017

35000 mi

US $227
Oxygen sensor went bad. 
Dec 2017

38000 mi

US $125
Replaced back brake pads. 
Feb 2018

38000 mi

US $3
Battery post was loose causing car not to start. Replaced Battery and cleaned cable. 
Jun 2022

53000 mi

US $1100
2 Bad O2 Sensors and had all 8 spark plugs replaced. 
Ford Mustang in California, United States
Apr 2011 - Nov 2014
Dec 2011

8000 mi
Front control arms squeaked over bumps. Dealer lubed rack. Transmission difficult to shift into 2nd and/or grinding. Most noticeable for the first few minutes after a cold start, and on days when the ambient temperature was low. Dealer replaced transmission fluid with updated fluid per TSB. Satellite Radio reported a fault. Traced to defective head unit. Dealer replaced head unit and antenna module. Pronounced rattling noise coming from transmission tunnel when accelerating from low engine speeds. Only heard in first, second, and third gear (loudest in second). Dealer could not replicate/flagged it as normal 
May 2014

26500 mi
Front control arm bushings were noisy over bumps. Dealer replaced control arms and control arm bushings with newly-designed parts (per TSB) and installed heat shields to divert heat from the engine away from the bushings. Original battery was leaking acid at the positive terminal. Positive line corroded and damaged. Dealer replaced the battery and the entire positive line cable. Auto-dimming rearview mirror (interior) would not dim at night. Dealer traced problem to a bad pin. Dealer repaired pin and verified connection. 
Ford Mustang in Illinois, United States
Jan 2014 - Jul 2018
Aug 2017

54000 mi

US $950
A/C compressor failed; sudden failure. Compressor was replaced and A/C recharged. 
Nov 2017

59000 mi

US $253
Clunking sound from front end when driving over bumps at lower (Sub 30) speeds. Shop diagnosed as front stabilized control links; replaced, noise now gone. 
Jul 2018

69000 mi

US $8000
Engine developed rod knock. Requires full bottom-end rebuild. 

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2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Dec 2012 - Aug 2014
Jan 2013

18000 mi
The speedomter calibration was reading slow due to the engine control module program being corrupted. The ecm had to be reflashed with the factory stock program. 
Dec 2013

29000 mi
Replaced right front lower control arm due to bushing noise. Replaced transmission gear selector assembly under warranty. 
Jul 2014

33000 mi

US $100
Replaced lower blend door motor actuator assembly. Inspect a/c system. 
Ford Mustang in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Aug 2015

53600 mi

US $800
A/c stopped working due to a build problem with the compressor/belt. Some parts replaced by Ford, as they were found under a TSB (no recall found). My car was an earlier build and the parts hadn't been replaced prior to sale. 
Ford Mustang in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2014
Aug 2012

19700 mi
The front lower control arms began making a kind of a clunking sound at slow speeds, over bumps or tight turns. Dealer diagnosed and said there was a TSB with a redesigned part. Covered under warranty. 
Mar 2013

35000 mi
Rear sway bar links were bad; the car would make a creaky noise over medium size bumps in the road. Took one day to diagnose and two days to repair as the wrong parts were ordered initially. 
Sep 2013

48000 mi

US $35
The front end made a creaky noise at slow speeds over sharp bumps (i.e., speed bump, end of driveway). I suspect the front lower control arms but the dealer said they're fine. They lubed the sway bar links but its too soon to tell 
Sep 2014

65000 mi
The front lower control arms creaked over bumps and it was getting increasingly louder. They were probably due to be replaced again, this time with the revised part with heat shields, but I sold the car instead. 
Ford Mustang in Georgia, United States
Nov 2013 - Apr 2015
Oct 2014

81000 mi

US $390
Car in limp mode (wrench light). Fouled sensors in transmission replaced, fluid replaced 
Apr 2015

92000 mi

US $950
Replace AC compressor and clutch 
Ford Mustang in South Carolina, United States
Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
Oct 2021

54700 mi
Lead frame replaced as a recall 
Ford Mustang in Georgia, United States
Jun 2011 - Aug 2015
Feb 2013

9200 mi
Front end Squeak/Grunt/Creak, from lower control arms. Note: TSB 12-8-24 fixed it. 

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2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Wyoming, United States
Jun 2011 - Mar 2016
May 2015

24300 mi
Paint is bubbling on the leading edge of the hood. Took it to the selling dealer who reported it to Ford. Ford denied any problem exists that is the manufacturer's responsibility. Disappointed with Ford. 
Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2011 - Apr 2013
Sep 2011

1860 mi
Distortion, lower windshield (waves) and all over rear window (cars behind appear taller and narrower). Was told they're all like that and there's nothing that can be done. 
Ford Mustang in Arizona, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2013
Jan 2013

18000 mi
battery cracked and corroded the battery cable beyond repair. It had to be replaced. 
Ford Mustang in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2011 - Jul 2018
Jun 2012

19000 mi
Fuel system throwing a CEL. Needed both fuel sending units in the gas tank replaced. Gas gauge reads inaccurately. 
Jul 2012

19500 mi
Replaced rear stabilizer bar links due to failure under warranty. 
Dec 2015

46000 mi

US $185
Rear sway bar bushings and links 'clunky'. I bought the Ford Racing bushing and links kit. Replaced all myself. The clunking is still there so there may be other issues. Exhaust leaking water. I think the mufflers are rusted out. 
Apr 2016

47200 mi

US $200
Rear sway bar linkage still clunky. New after-market parts poorly fit. Brought to a specialist to fix. 
Jun 2017

50000 mi

US $80
Fuel sending units throwing CELs. Replaced both with new Motorcraft replacement parts. 
Ford Mustang in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2011 - Jan 2016
Aug 2011

6746 mi
Sealed drivetrain leak. Sealed the leak. 
Sep 2011

4000 mi
Fixed squeaking driver's seat. Front passenger speaker has some static with AM radio. It wasn't acting up the last time I had it in, so they couldn't fix it. 
May 2012

17400 mi
Leaking from rear axle. Replaced leaking vent tube. Valve assembly - vent. 
Dec 2012

31000 mi
Battery was bad. 
Nov 2013

46000 mi
Plate light had corrosion so the light burnt out. 
Jan 2016

47000 mi
My battery would continually die. 
Ford Mustang in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2012 - Sep 2017
Jun 2013

12000 mi
Lower control arm squeaking. Replaced with updated one. 
Oct 2013

13300 mi

US $10
as in previous post the speed sensitive rear wheel squeak returned, I disassembled and lubed the caliper pins myself, problem has gone away for now. 
Jul 2014

17300 mi
this was a reoccurring speed sensitive squeak from drivers rear axle. The shop greased caliper 1x I greased 1x but came back Shop replaced bent axle under wtty partially because I keep friendly with my sales person. I diagnosed for them. 
Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2011 - Jan 2022
May 2014

14880 mi
Both rear end links brokem Passenger window rubber vertical trim folded causing scraping noise when operating window. Parts ordered during previous repair trip. 
Aug 2015

25200 mi
Water pump failed - replaced under warranty by the dealer 
Sep 2015

26660 mi

C $230
Front end links broken. 
Aug 2016

34580 mi

C $300
Front stab links broken 
Apr 2017

42160 mi

C $400
Pads replaced 
Jun 2021

74400 mi

C $600
replace front tie rods replace front lower control arms replace rear shocks rebuild rear sway bar with new links and bushings 
Ford Mustang in Oregon, United States
Apr 2012 - Jan 2014
Feb 2013

14200 mi
Front control arms were making noise. Dealer lubed and the sound went away for a week. It has now come back. Will most likely be replaced under TSB 12-8-24 Update: went away over the summer 
Dec 2013

27000 mi
Rear sway bar end links were bad and replaced. 
Ford Mustang in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2014 - Mar 2015
Aug 2014

23760 mi
Hard shift into 2nd gear. First attempt was a fluid replacement as there was a TSB that recommended a lighter fluid. That did not resolve issue so they replaced the transmission with a new part. 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Jul 2013 - Oct 2013
Sep 2013

12000 mi
Front driver lower control arm replaced due to problems with the bushing (creaking/groaning noise) 
Ford Mustang in Maryland, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

70000 mi

US $700
Replaced water pump due to leak. 
Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Mar 2012 - Jan 2022
Feb 2016

32000 mi
I noticed water pump started leaking on arrival at the dealership for maintenance, water pump was replaced under warranty. 
Feb 2017

43000 mi
Rear wheel bearing started making grinding noise, replaced under warranty. 
Ford Mustang in Illinois, United States
Feb 2012 - Jul 2015
May 2012

4000 mi
Warning light for 'trunk ajar', even when trunk lid was securely closed. 
Oct 2012

9300 mi
Thump & creak from left front suspension Rattle/buzz between steering column & gauges. Intermittent noise. Warning light for 'trunk ajar', even when trunk lid was securely closed. 
Mar 2013

14000 mi
replaced tie rod end and steering box 
Apr 2013

14700 mi
Rattle or buzz coming from instrument panel. Dealer replaced a piece of plastic on top of the steering column. Noise is back, so I'll take the car in again. 
Oct 2013

22800 mi
Rattle or buzz coming from instrument panel. The buzz is intermittent and the dealer couldn't pinpoint the cause. 
Feb 2014

27000 mi
Clunking from rear end was the symptom. The dealer looked and had to replace the entire rear stabilizer bar assembly. The bar wasn't in stock & had to be ordered. The car was still drivable, so I came back 4 days later when part arrived. 
Feb 2015

38000 mi

US $100
Suspension noise. Replaced lower front control arms and numerous fasteners. I noticed a stain on the rear end & axle. Repair wa replacement of the final drive/differential vent assembly. 
Mar 2015

39000 mi
The rear end/final drive leaked again. Replaced seals. Still a problem. Currently back in shop. 
Apr 2015

39500 mi

US $100
Essentially all internals for the rear differential were replaced. I have reason to believe (but cannot prove) the dealership techs improperly reassembled the differential while attempting the previous repair. 
Ford Mustang in Louisiana, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2014
Feb 2013

7000 mi
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. 
Mar 2014

13000 mi
Paint was bubbling along and under the edge of the hood. 

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2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

67580 mi

C $960
Replaced transmission oil cooler. 
Ford Mustang in Nevada, United States
Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Jul 2013

30000 mi
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 
Aug 2013

30000 mi
Needed third set of control arm bushings. The revised version did not stop the clunking sound under high temperatures. It seems that this issue occurred on hot summer states like Florida, AZ, Texas and southern CA. according to the forums. 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
May 2017 - Mar 2018
May 2017

79116 mi

US $426
Replace water pump Replace cracked and leaking rear pinion seal 
Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States
Sep 2012 - Jul 2013
Mar 2013

15000 mi
Noisy control arm bushings replaced under TSB 11-07-08. 

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2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Maryland, United States
Aug 2014 - Oct 2016
Dec 2014

22000 mi

US $158
clip on rear defroster broke off. 
Mar 2015

27000 mi
Manual transmission grinds on cold days going from 1st to 2nd gear. Had taken it to dealer in Jan and they said all was fine. Gave them the Technical Service Bulletin this time (thanks TrueDelta). Covered under warranty. 
Oct 2015

36300 mi

US $100
Rear window defroster connection broke off on driver side. Resoldered to repair. Car is convertible 
Oct 2016

45000 mi

US $100
Rear window defogger. Bad design by Ford. I've had it repaired three times and the clips must get to stressed causing them to break off when putting the top up and down. 

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2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2011 - Sep 2013
Dec 2011

1000 mi
There was a leak in a body seam under the convertable top that was leaking into the trunk. They removed the top and recaulked the seam. 

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2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in South Carolina, United States
Jun 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

3000 mi
manual transmission notchy and often difficult to shift into first gear when car was moving 

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2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2012 - Jan 2018
Dec 2013

26000 mi
I had the lower control arms replaced due to noise. 
Jun 2017

96000 mi

US $150
Rear Sway bar end links became very noisy (rattle) and needed to be replaced. 
Ford Mustang in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Feb 2016
Mar 2014

40000 mi
Differential Leak Wheel Bearing 
Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States
Mar 2013 - Oct 2015
Jun 2013

23000 mi
Fix convertible latch passenger side 
Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

72000 mi

US $170
Replaced battery 
Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Aug 2011 - Mar 2013
Mar 2012

6000 mi
The My SYNC system keeps disconnecting from my android phone. It is an intermittent problem. The phone is an HTC EVO 4g Sync Module replaced. Problem Solved 
Oct 2012

12500 mi
Weather strip in convertible top seperated 
Jan 2013

15300 mi
Window regulator needs repair. Part is at dealer needing installation. 

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2011 Ford Mustang

Engine not specified

Ford Mustang in California, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

19000 mi
No blower at the floor vent. The dealer replaced the vent door actuator in February, 2012. The same problem recurred in December, 2012 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

supercharged 550hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Colorado, United States
May 2010 - Aug 2011
Sep 2010

2000 mi

US $20
Limited slip differential started making noise during short radius turns. Added 3 fluid ounces of friction modifier to the differential. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2011 - Feb 2022
Aug 2011

14000 mi
front suspension clunking and rattling over bumps, dealer used chassis ears to ID problem as driver side front end link and inner Tie rod ends. Tie rod ends had to be ordered. No repairs performed this trip, car taken home to wait. Vehicle returned to dealer once Tie rod ends arrived. vehicle remained at owner residence (out of the elements) in the meantime. Returned to dealer with a substantial rattle after previous repair. Determined to be loose sway bar endlink bolt/nut. (replaced during prior visit) 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011

3000 mi
whirring/clicking noise from gearbox in first and second gear. 
Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2011 - Jun 2022
Jun 2011

1240 mi
Air bag light was on. Took it in. They had to order parts for a passenger airbag. They came in the next day (June 30th) but I had plans for the car. Will be fixed next tuesday. 
Jul 2011

1612 mi
Airbag fixed. Power seat wouldn't move back. Seat motor replaced under warranty. 
Jun 2012

6200 mi
Passenger side seat motor died. Replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2014 Bubbling in paint along front of hood, apparently a common problem and was repaired under warranty. 
Apr 2017

35340 mi
airbag replaced due to recall 
Aug 2018

41540 mi

C $800
One catalytic converter was replaced. Most of the time in the shop was waiting for the part. 
Ford Mustang in West Virginia, United States
Jul 2011 - Oct 2012
Sep 2011

23000 mi
Auto up windows go half way up then back down. Intermittent. 
Ford Mustang in Virginia, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2016
Apr 2011

4000 mi
Hard shifting and grinding, especially in cold weather. TSB to replace clutch fluid seems to have done the trick, but it's warmer out too. Will see how it works next year during winter... 
Ford Mustang in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2010 - Feb 2015
Apr 2011

9920 mi
Airbag sensor in drivers seat failed requiring removal of seat cover and testing. Ordered new sensor and module for airbag. Will return in 1 week to dealer to have it installed. 
Feb 2012

21080 mi
TSB for clutch pedal sticking to floor performed. When required parts replaced the car would not go into gear. Dealer replaced parts again believing possible defective. No change. Pulled trans and found loose flywheel bolts. Replaced = Fixed 
Sep 2013

38440 mi
Noise in front and rear of car. Both front upper strut mounts as well as the bracket from top of diff to chassis were replaced under warranty as complaint was reported at 54000kms 
Oct 2014

45880 mi
Clutches in rear diff chattering while turning. New clutches installed. 
Ford Mustang in Missouri, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
Oct 2011

17000 mi
TSB for problems with cold shifting has been around for a while - got it done before weather got too cold where I live, not sure if I truly had the problem or not but Ford took care of it. 
Dec 2011

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." 
Apr 2012

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. 
Dec 2012

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. 
Mar 2013

43000 mi
Air bag light was on - Found B0028:13 in RCM hard fault. PP Test G found high resistance in airbag 4.780HM (passenger seat side airbag). Replaced RF seat side airbag and RF seat trim. 
Oct 2013

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. 
Jul 2014

64000 mi

US $700
One of the three blend door actuators, located behind the glovebox, went bad and was replaced. Driver's side seat motor was bad and required replacement of entire power seat track, a $400 part and a $300 repair. 
Sep 2016

106000 mi

US $300
A/C was blowing much warmer on driver's side then passenger side - diagnosed as system being 8 ounces low. 
Oct 2016

108000 mi

US $2000
Previous A/C problem not fixed, eventually diagnosed as a leaking evaporator core, which requires the removal of the entire dashboard to replace - 10 hours of labor + parts. 
May 2017

121000 mi

US $1036
I had an intermittent squeaking from the right rear eventually diagnosed as a bent rear axle shaft. Because of it rubbing against the rotor, the rear rotors needed replacing at the same time, driving up the cost even more. 
Jun 2018

138000 mi

US $300
Motor that adjusts the airflow in the dash broke, leaving air only going out the Defrost. 2 hours of repair work + $50 part fixed it. 
Apr 2019

146000 mi

US $119
Replaced downstream bank 1 O2 sensor 
Jul 2020

150000 mi

US $1400
A/C compressor failed finally, after 10 years/150k miles. 
Ford Mustang in Saskatchewan, Canada
Aug 2010 - Jul 2013
Sep 2010

2480 mi
Passenger side door sill light didn't work... was unplugged. 
Ford Mustang in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Jul 2012
Nov 2010

2100 mi
Clutch engagement difficult to modulate, grinding gears. Clutch assembly and flywheel replaced Footwell LED light out. Light and harness replaced. Door glass not lowering quickly enough when opening door. Window adjusted. 
Dec 2010

3000 mi
Clutch engagement: difficult to modulate. Friction modifier added to transmission fluid. 
Jan 2011

3000 mi
Flywheel, clutch assembly, clutch slave cylinder, pilot bearing, and transmission replaced. Shifting improved, but clutch engagement still terrible. Shifting now very stiff and still grinds when under 50 degrees. Steering wheel off center since new. Dealer performed an alignment and now wheel is even further off center. Radio display was scratched badly during pre-delivery prep. Service department claims this issue has to be resolved between me and the sales department as it is not a warranty repair. 
Mar 2011

5000 mi
Claimed it wasn't scratched Told steering wheel off center is normal Told they were unable to replicate Claimed window glass normal 
Ford Mustang in California, United States
Oct 2010 - Aug 2015
Oct 2011

6000 mi
Right rear shock absorber was leaking fluid. Noted during oil change, part ordered, returned for replacement of shock. Work done while waiting. 
Ford Mustang in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2010 - Aug 2014
Oct 2011

9000 mi
Cooling Fan fuse blew and caused the car to overheat. Car had to be towed to the dealer. 
Ford Mustang in Virginia, United States
Nov 2010 - Apr 2012
Mar 2011

5000 mi
Rough shifting MT82 manual transmission. Known issues with owners, fluid swap TSB performed did not help issue. 
Mar 2012

20000 mi

US $40
Seats are wearing horribly fast. 
Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
Oct 2014

33000 mi

US $70
rear shock absorbers leaking 
Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Jul 2013 - Jan 2014
Oct 2013

32300 mi
Hood paint bubbling, completely resprayed under warranty 
Ford Mustang in California, United States
Feb 2013 - Sep 2015
Apr 2013

36000 mi
Rattle in the doors during freeway operation. Dealer replaced all plastic fasteners in the door and sill. 
Ford Mustang in Virginia, United States
Sep 2015 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016

73000 mi

US $100
Broken tie rod and sway link bar. 
Ford Mustang in Louisiana, United States
Nov 2010 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

107000 mi

US $350
Right axle seal was leaking. Replaced it. 
Ford Mustang in Missouri, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

1000 mi

US $300
More than 20 small defects in the paint that required wet sanding and buffing. 
Ford Mustang in Arkansas, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2017
Jun 2012

17800 mi
Clutch pressure plate bolts replaced under warranty due to backing out and causing clutch engagement problem. 
Mar 2013

22000 mi
Whining sound from transmission and clunking when in neutral with the clutch out 
Jun 2013

23000 mi
Shifter was damaged during last repair trip to dealer. Dealer replaced entire shifter assembly. 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Aug 2012 - Aug 2015
Nov 2012

4400 mi
Ticking under light throttle 
Feb 2013

6000 mi
Took another try at fixing the ticking, but couldn't get it to make the sound while in the shop Car used to auto switch to usb when plugged in, but no longer does so. Was told after checking that that is normal operation and couldn't explain why it ever did so. Auto dimming mirror not dimming on road at night. They tested with flashlight in the garage and it dims, so told no problem. 
Aug 2015

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. 
Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States
Dec 2011 - Sep 2018
Sep 2012

26000 mi
Passenger seat motor not working correctly. 
Apr 2013

31300 mi
Paint on rim was peeling. 
Sep 2013

35000 mi
Leading edge of hood was rusting. 
Ford Mustang in Nebraska, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2017
Feb 2012

2000 mi
2nd gear transmission gear. 
Oct 2012

3200 mi
The transmission still has a bad second gear grind when it is cold and is more prevalent as the outside temperature drops. I do not have any problems with the other gears grinding or having to skip them until the transmission reaches operating temp 
Ford Mustang in Alabama, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

28000 mi
Pulley displayed signs of future failure 
Ford Mustang in Missouri, United States
Jun 2012 - Dec 2014
Apr 2013

5200 mi
Replace electric seat elevation mechanism due to noise in orighinal one. 
Aug 2014

13000 mi

US $275
Battery apparently shorted out. Diagnosis indicated that and a new battery fixed the problem. 
Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Oct 2011 - Sep 2017
Apr 2013

11000 mi
driver side window... auto up switch and window regulator replaced 
Jul 2013

12200 mi
Water pump was replaced 
Ford Mustang in Maryland, United States
Dec 2010 - Feb 2013
Feb 2011

2000 mi
Vehicle Locks out of second gear when cold and ambient air temp is below 35degrees. Waiting on TSB, Ford is aware of the problem. 
Mar 2011

3000 mi
Took the car back in for the 2nd gear lockout problem. Dealer reproduced it this time. Changed the fluid as per the TSB. Problem appears to be resolved. 
Ford Mustang in Arizona, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

1000 mi
Hood and roof required re-paint due to defects in original factory paint. 
Ford Mustang in California, United States
May 2010 - Dec 2013
Apr 2011

7500 mi
Factory installed non-matching set of wheel locks. New set ordered and installed. 
Ford Mustang in South Dakota, United States
Jun 2010 - Jan 2013
Oct 2011

14000 mi
The MT82 6 speed transmission shifted hard in the winter months, during initial warm up, especially from 1st to 2nd gear. Ford published a TSB (11-3-18) which provided a lower viscosity fluid. Transmission now shifts smoothly in all temps. 
Mar 2012

20000 mi
Rear differential relief valve failed, leaked fluid all over undercarriage. Parts on order. Rear Differential relief valve was replaced with an updated version. 
Sep 2012

24000 mi
Pitted bearings in the differential, removed and replaced. Vibration still in drivetrain.  
Oct 2012

24885 mi
To fix remaining vibration, replaced drive shaft after contacting Ford. Dealer found two pitted bearings in the differential and replaced them. Technician still felt vibration. Contacted Ford and replaced the drive shaft. Car drives better then new. 
Ford Mustang in Virginia, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2013
Feb 2011

9000 mi

US $150
The rear view camera had stopped working. During this trip they installed the new camera. 
Apr 2013

34000 mi
Paint bubbling on hood 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Georgia, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2012
Jul 2011

2000 mi
PCM reflash for hard start/rough hot weather idle 
Oct 2011

4000 mi
VCT solenoid gasket leaking oil. Gasket replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2012

8000 mi
Driver-side front wheel removed and remounted to fix ticking noise from front end. Problem was lugnut torque out of spec, and lack of lubrication on wheel plate. 
Ford Mustang in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2011 - Mar 2018
Nov 2012

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. 
May 2016

11000 mi
Replace timing chain 
Ford Mustang in Georgia, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2013
Oct 2012

17500 mi
The brake pedal mechanism was squeaking. Dealer re-lubed mechanism and it no longer makes a noise. 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

74000 mi

US $700
No cold air 
Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
Feb 2011

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. 
Mar 2011

4000 mi
Rough downshifting when slowing to stop. Off throttle downshifting at high speeds 70mph. Dealer could not duplicate. Spoke with ford engineer and ordered "Lead Frame" for transmission. Auto trans does not down shift to first gear at stop signs, off throttle down shifts at 70mph with cruise control on 
Apr 2011

8638 mi
Diag unable to verfy off throttle downshifting. Hotline advised to replace lead fram. Problem remains. But it now is consistently demonstrable. ...Diag unable to verfy off throttle downshifting. Hotline advised to replace lead fram. Problem remains. But it now is consistantly demonstatable  
Sep 2012

23000 mi
phone system needed upgrading or resetting voice output stopped. repair completed 
Oct 2012

26245 mi
lower control arms replaced front lower control arms per tsb 12-8-24 
Ford Mustang in Maryland, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015

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. 
Apr 2017

58000 mi

US $340
Rear view mirror developed loud rattle and was replaced. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Kansas, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2016
Apr 2014

71500 mi
no cold air coming out when ac was on 
Ford Mustang in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2010 - May 2011
Mar 2011

7000 mi
Passengers seat was jammed in fully slid back position. Dealer unjammed the latch and reattached the seat. 
Ford Mustang in Illinois, United States
Jul 2010 - Sep 2017
Jan 2015

16200 mi

US $181
Old battery had leaked and died. The leak was so bad that could not unscrew the nut with minimal tools I had so had to get it done with the dealer during regular oil change and maintenance work such as tire rotation etc. 
Jul 2015

24300 mi
AC FLOOR DOOR MOTOR REPLACED UPON STARTUP KNOCKING NOISE COMES FROM DASH AND WHEN AC IS TURNED ON BATTERY SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAK AROUND THE LEADS. SERVICING AND CLEANING DONE 
Apr 2017

36000 mi

US $1200
Driver seat air bag fault light 
Jul 2017

37000 mi

US $270
AC FLOOR DOOR MOTOR REPLACED UPON STARTUP KNOCKING NOISE COMES FROM DASH AND WHEN AC IS TURNED ON. 2 had been replaced in 2015. One final also replaced now 
Ford Mustang in Virginia, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012

33000 mi
Blistering/bubbling paint on leading edge of hood caused by aluminum corrosion/contamination before paint at the factory. 
Ford Mustang in Nebraska, United States
Jan 2011 - Jul 2012
Mar 2011

9000 mi
During repair, mechanic cracked filler panel between grill and core support. Dealer ordered and installed on arrival.  
Ford Mustang in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2022
Sep 2015

86000 mi

US $600
Water pump leaked out nearly all coolant and it and some hoses had to be replaced. 
Jun 2018

125 mi

US $200
Brake pads replaced and rotors resurfaced 
Ford Mustang in New Mexico, United States
Sep 2010 - Jul 2011
Oct 2010

1000 mi
Airbag warning light remained on. Replaced drivers side airbag. 
Ford Mustang in Illinois, United States
Dec 2010 - Feb 2022
Nov 2011

31200 mi
Installed Foam Padding under Right Rear Speaker Dealer installed Foam Padding under Right Rear Speaker. After returning home, I discovered the dealership reinstalled the speaker backwards and left it unhooked. I correctly reinstalled the speaker and now enjoy rattle free music. Installed Foam Padding under Right Rear Speaker 
May 2014

118400 mi

US $560
Passenger side strut lost fluid out the top of the strut piston after driving rough roads of Chicago. Both struts were replaced with new Koni Sport adjustable units by me and an alignment was performed at Bob Dennison Ford dealership. 
Dec 2015

160000 mi

US $119
Engine slow to start below 20*f. Replaced battery with new motocraft battery. 
Mar 2016

162000 mi

US $1245
Dual mass flywheel spring failure resulted in drive trane vibration felt/heard between 2200rpm's and 3100rpm's. Clutch/flywheel replaced with Ram Force 9.5 dual disc clutch (aftermarket upgrade) 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2015
Nov 2010

2000 mi
I had a small spot where there were bubbles in the paint.  Hard to shift into 1st gear. 2nd is very clunky and shifts rough randomly and sometimes completely locks out. Some occasional banging noise when shifting into 2nd. Supposedly TSB forthcoming re: pressure plate bolts not fully seated.  
Dec 2010

3000 mi
Pressure plate and flywheel replaced. New shorter bolts used to prevent pressure plate from coming loose. 
Feb 2011

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. 
Apr 2012

29700 mi
Rear axle vent tube was leaking fluid 
Jun 2012

33000 mi
Gear whine in 1st 2nd and 3rd. Rough shifting into 2nd. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2014

42000 mi

US $100
Replaced washer system 
May 2015

51000 mi

US $150
Outside vents clogged and caused water to pour into the floorplan. Been a problem on Mustangs since 2005. 
Oct 2016

56000 mi

US $100
replaced master cylinder 
Sep 2017

63000 mi
Electronic Throttle body (Ford Service Bulletin - free repair) 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Jan 2012 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016

69700 mi

US $550
Replaced steering box 
Jan 2018

96000 mi

US $600
Evap system 
May 2018

106000 mi

US $400
Replaced rear stabilizer bushings 
Ford Mustang in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2015 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015

70000 mi
Passenger-side power seat was making a clicking noise when the seat was slid back. The dealer diagnosed this as a faulty power seat track. This occurred in late May, the seat track was on national back order until the end of June. Vehicle suffered from a 2-3 second hesitation when accelerating form a slow roll. Dealer resolved issue with PCM reflash. Issue caused by adaptive-learning strategy, reflash narrowed parameters to improve driveability. 
Ford Mustang in Washington, United States
Nov 2015 - Feb 2022
Dec 2015

78000 mi

US $500
Power seat motor for forward and back adjustment failed. Replacement only comes as a complete assembly 
Ford Mustang in Georgia, United States
Nov 2015 - Jun 2017
Feb 2016

61400 mi

US $870
Took car in to have the transmission fluid flushed and less than 50 miles later the car would not shift. Was told that a shift rail inside the transmission was broken and awiring harness known as the pass-through was leaking. Fishy 
Ford Mustang in Barbados
Nov 2011 - Sep 2017
Sep 2013

12400 mi
The Door Blend Actuator makes a clicking sound for about seconds but I'm not about to disassemble my dash to find the problem. The fuel guage sensor had 'tripped' twice causing the 'service engine soonest' light to come on.  
Jun 2017

25420 mi
Only problem is hood lip corrosion which seems to be a "feature". 
Ford Mustang in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2022
Sep 2011

20000 mi
Dealer replaced brake booster. 
Aug 2012

39000 mi
Driver and Passenger Seat adjustments quit working. Dealer said that they never encountered this problem before and did not have repair parts in stock. Dealer diagnosed problem -1st day, ordered parts-Repaired seats on 3rd day. 
Nov 2012

43900 mi
Driver's side seat adjustment lever constantly fell off after previous repair. Dealer either replaced or repaired lever and reattached it to seat. 
May 2013

53500 mi
Showed dealer rust/oxidation to front hood corners on 5/17. Was told that warranty only covers body for 36 months/36,000 miles and we must pay to have repaired. Corporate office contacted. Class Action Suit problemrnas listed in NY Times 5/13 
Jun 2013

56000 mi

US $100
Hood defect repaired and painted by Dealer. 
Feb 2014

67400 mi
Temperature door motor malfunctioned. 
Mar 2014

69000 mi

US $59
Windshield washer nozzles clogged. 
Sep 2015

97000 mi
Inop windshield washers. Dealership charged wife to diagnose it as faulty windshield washer pump motor. Since warranty expired in June it would cost $400. Declined. Ordered Motorcraft pump, will replace it myself. 
Oct 2015

97500 mi

US $2
Replaced front calipers and brake pads 
Jan 2017

103800 mi
Dealership replaced Throttle Body per recall. 
May 2017

123000 mi

US $600
Windshield washers didn't work. Squirrels had chewed through wiring between multifunction switch and pump. Windshield pump wiring harness replaced. 
May 2018

147000 mi

US $700
Front bushings and tire replacement. 
Jun 2019

147000 mi

US $750
Transmission started to slip. Was able to purchase a 2014 transmission with less than 15,000 miles for less that $400 from a "big box" recycler and it cost $350 for transmission fluid and installation. 
Jul 2022

235000 mi

US $1835
valve cover gaskets and tune-up, belt and tensioner and coolant flush outer tie rod ends 
Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2010 - Oct 2021
May 2011

1320 mi
Several marks on the paint. First trip to dealer revealed they could not be touched up, repainting of the affected areas is necessary. Have to book another appointment with paint shop. 
Jun 2011

2480 mi
Second trip to body shop. They wet sanded and buffed which improved but not removed the defects. A complete paint job is required. Decided to live with problem and will try to fix it myself over time. 
Ford Mustang in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

16000 mi
Tap in motor 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
Oct 2011

4500 mi
Last week I had it to the dealer to repair the airbag light. The sensor under the passenger seat was the culprit. They changed the oil at the same time. That's it for problems. 
Ford Mustang in California, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2014
Mar 2013

30000 mi
rattling sound from dashboard, screeching sound on side window 
Ford Mustang in Delaware, United States
Feb 2011 - Apr 2012
Nov 2011

12000 mi
While driving on expressway, loud noise and scraping from under the car. Towed to dealership, found to be rear end scraping leaving a lot of metal scraps on the magnetic fluid plug. 
Ford Mustang in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2014 - Jul 2022
Jun 2014

40000 mi

US $100
Leaking ATF. They dropped the pan and replaced seals, but found that the leak was coming from the bell area. This required them to pull the trans and replace some seals internally. (Not sure what exactly.) Clunk/squeak from rear. Dealer thought it sounded like sway bar bushings, but once it was on the lift they found that there was a problem with the rear axle mounts. Fixed. Loud noise (resonating) when A/C was on and car was at 65-75 mph. A/C blower pulled and replaced. 
Aug 2014

42300 mi
Noise when A/C on and driving at speed persists. Dealer unable to fix, blames it on the tires. 
Ford Mustang in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2014
Jun 2013

50000 mi

US $100
Water pump failed 
Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

5000 mi
RUST ON THE SEAM UNDER THE HOOD AND TRUNK LID. FORD AUTHORIZED TO REPAINT HOOD N TRUNK. HOOD IS STARTING TO RUST ALONG THE SEAM AGAIN, SO BACK TO THE DEALER IT GOES. DEALER WONT REPLACE HOOD THEY WILL ONLY REPAIR IT THIS WOULD OF BEEN THE THIRD TRIP TO THE BODYSHOP.GOOD BYE MUSTANG GOOD BYE FORD! 
Ford Mustang in North Carolina, United States
May 2014 - Jul 2015
Aug 2014

35100 mi
Motor for electric seat was not working properly, making noise when used. Dealership evaluated, suggested replacement. Part was not in stock, ordered for replacement. Replacement of motor for seat adjustment 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

supercharged 550hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Mississippi, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2014
Sep 2010

1000 mi
Airbag module failed. Part backordered for three weeks then repaired. Unsafe to drive without functioning airbag so car at shop entire time. 
Mar 2011

5000 mi
Power seat stopped functioning 
Jun 2013

24000 mi
Weather striping from convertible top had peeled loose. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2010 - Nov 2016
Oct 2010

4960 mi
Door makes a noise, dealer inserted foam or something and did not fix. Going to return next day to attempt again. 
Dec 2010

4960 mi
Door rattle fixed by tightening door 
Sep 2011

6820 mi
Door rattle 
Oct 2011

6920 mi
Door rattled again; replaced latch system; door rattle stopped 
Jul 2013

18280 mi
Steering wheel buttons rubbing paint off 
Jun 2014

21080 mi

C $650
Drivers seat track replaced 
Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Jul 2010 - May 2016
Jul 2012

13300 mi
Motor for seat movement failed (shorted out) 
Oct 2012

15500 mi
driver side seat motor needed replacement. 
Jul 2013

21200 mi
motor for seat movement on passenger front seat stopped working. Replacement motor unit was installed. 
Sep 2013

22000 mi
Leaking from convertible top - gasket over windshield needs to be replaced. Car is 1 month out of warranty and Ford will not cover. 
Oct 2013

22200 mi

US $150
Fixed leaking top after dealer agreed to split the cost. 
Ford Mustang in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017

37000 mi

US $400
Vents were making "clacking" noise trying to open, dealer replaced failed blend door solenoid under dash 
Dec 2017

39000 mi

US $650
Heated seats failed, electronic HVAC module replaced Passenger seat was loose in track, rattling. Mounting bolts tightened. 
Feb 2021

54000 mi

US $2000
AC compressor died, sent fragments throughout rest of system, full system rebuild required. 
Ford Mustang in Illinois, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2022
Sep 2014

38000 mi

US $100
Power drivers seat adjustment. Replaced power track/rails. 
Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2018
Jan 2012

4236 mi
Check engine light came on and it was catalytic converter failed. Dealer replace no cost under warranty Drivers electric seat intermittently would not go forward and back. Dealer replaced seat track and motor under warranty Passenger electric seat would not go up or down in height. Dealer replaced track and motor under warranty. Noisy convertible top dealer found no insulation o n brackets and repaired hard to control front end especially over bumps. Went to dealer and found front stabilzer bar and links failed (I think the bushings they were rotted) and replaced under warranty 
Apr 2018

81299 mi
Wheel bearing needed to be replaced as it was making a very loud howling noise at almost all speeds over 25. Not sure if bearing failed due to age or because of driving on pothole NYC roads most of the cars life. Clunking noise over bumps in rear and seemed like when hitting bumps at highway speed car would take longer to rock back and forth longer than normal. Tech found leaky rear shock. Replaced and corrected issue. Creaking noise in front end. Tech said front lower control arms were issue. Replaced and corrected issue. Ford had several newer versions of the control arms since 2011 original ones since this apparently is a common issue. Mine really didn't start making noise until recently around 80k miles luckily. 
Ford Mustang in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2010 - Jul 2016
Jun 2013

46000 mi

US $770
Cooling fan resistor blew, burning out the connector. No replacement connectors, so had to replace entire wiring harness. 
Feb 2015

66000 mi

US $120
Corrosion on positive battery/cable. Required replacement of battery harness -$305, battery -$120. Cable broke off at terminal end. Ford paid for the cable because corrosion was missed/not communicated during multiple oil change/inspection. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2022
Jul 2010

1000 mi
The airbag light came on and they re-seated the connector to the driver's side impact airbag underneath the driver's seat to "fix" it. The light came back on the next day. 
Aug 2010

6000 mi
Airbag light, driver seat airbag module ordered, to be installed when it arrives. Airbag light previously unresolved - parts ordered; driver's seat airbag module replaced, problem solved. 
Dec 2012

49000 mi
Drivers 6 way power seat, front tilt motor stopped working. Repair involved the replacement of the seat track. 
Mar 2015

96000 mi

US $50
Rear window detached from convertible top. Re-attached window. 
Feb 2016

109600 mi

US $250
Sticking right front caliper, also replaced all pads and rotors 
Jun 2016

116000 mi

US $300
Right rear caliper sticking. Cleaned and lubricated slide pins. 
Apr 2017

125000 mi

US $30
Replaced floor door mode door actuator. 
Jun 2018

138900 mi

US $200
Scraping noise at right front, replaced right front caliper and front pads. 
Aug 2019

149500 mi

US $150
Radiator fan stopped working, replaced the radiator fan unit. 
Dec 2021

155391 mi

US $2500
Back window fell out. Top replaced. 
Ford Mustang in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2011 - May 2020
Sep 2011

7440 mi
Starter run on, plus tries to restart too quickly and starter grinds 
Apr 2012

9920 mi
TSB older one had solution 
Jul 2012

10520 mi
tsb for oil monitor cpu 
Sep 2012

13640 mi
Rear seat both window seals pull loose from convertible edge 
Nov 2012

13840 mi
Back ground "white noise" from head unit of the SHAKER Radio with nav even with nothing turned on,just key inserted into ignition. Replaced everything they could But not get rid of it so classified as:normal" sound with the unit.??? 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2016
Apr 2012

16200 mi

US $30
Air bag light on. Replaced sensor. Passenger seat made grinding noise when adjusting. 
Jun 2013

25000 mi
Wiring seal to transmission leaking transmission fluid. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017

58000 mi
Recall electronic throttle body. 
Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2014
Jan 2012

33484 mi
Rattle in rear over uneven road, worse in cold weather. Sway bar bushings bad, R&R whole sway bar. OK now. 
Oct 2012

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. 
Jan 2014

100000 mi

US $130
Diagnose bad vibration on decel that gradually increased since 21000 mi.Car has 95% hwy miles usage. Dealership says it is the flywheel counter bal weights sticking due to age/clutch dust build up. Fix is $2500 clutch+flywh+labor= Not done 
Ford Mustang in Georgia, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2022
May 2012

16000 mi
Gas guage would go from 1/4 tank to empty and warning light would go from 50 miles to 10 or less miles with no warning. Dealer replaced sending unit in gas tank. 
Apr 2017

76000 mi

US $28
Replaced front brake pads. Original pads 90% worn. 
May 2019

101000 mi

US $35
Replaced front pads Rear power window motor replaced 
May 2021

105000 mi

US $45
Replaced water pump as it had small leak and over 100k miles 
Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2011

6594 mi
Rough Shifting 1st to 2nd gear. Replaced transmission fluid with different type. 
Sep 2011

17360 mi
MT82 Manual Transmission - Poor shifting characteristics and intermittent lockout shifting to second gear. 
Apr 2012

18600 mi
Sold car because often had trouble shifting into 2nd and going from 6th to 5th, among other flakiness. Ruined driving enjoyment and potentially unsafe. Ford claimed it was normal. Very disappointed in how they handled the issue, won't be buying another. 
Ford Mustang in New York, United States
May 2010 - Jul 2022
Nov 2012

37900 mi
The glove compartment and dashboard make occasional squeaks. 
Jul 2016

99500 mi

US $380
Replaced leaking water pump 
May 2017

109000 mi

US $600
Driveshaft loose at transmission. Replace driveshaft. 
Ford Mustang in Vermont, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2013
Sep 2011

14000 mi
power driver seat stopped adjusting forward/back. Engine tick on cold start. Slots ground to allow oil to reach area quicker. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2011

2360 mi
HID Ballast malfunction causing HID light to flicker and then go out. They replaced ballast. 
Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Oct 2010 - Dec 2012
Sep 2012

42000 mi

US $600
Need new air cond. hose and freon 
Ford Mustang in Virginia, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

94000 mi

US $125
Leak investigated, not found. Recharge done. 
Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Jun 2012 - Mar 2016
Feb 2015

48400 mi
Leaky water pump 

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2010 Ford Mustang

Engine not specified

Ford Mustang in California, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

1000 mi
Plastic part on passenger side needed to be repaired or fixed. I did not notice it until after delivery. On the driver side door they have a side windown adjustment but on the passenger side it is just a plastic piece. 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

supercharged 540hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012

11160 mi
Air conditioning vent motor making clicking noises upon start up. Replaced under warranty. 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Missouri, United States
May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

40003 mi

US $30
blend door actuator i cant believe this is going out on a ton of 2010 mustangs. 1. Lower the glove compartment. 2. Disconnect the temperature blend door actuator electrical connector. 3. Remove the 2 temperature blend door actuator  blend door actuator i cant believe this is going out on a ton of 2010 mustangs. 1. Lower the glove compartment. 2. Disconnect the temperature blend door actuator electrical connector. 3. Remove the 2 temperature blend door actuator  
Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2015
Sep 2012

16000 mi
Loud clicking noise in dash when first started or when switching to vent position. Dealer's mechanic replaced the HVAC floor mode door actuator. Repair was done under warranty. When cold outside and the first trip of the day, the transmission is difficult to shift into second and third gear. Clunks and resist being shift into gear. Must double clutch into those two gears to avoid long term transmission damage. 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Nov 2009 - Oct 2011
Nov 2010

6000 mi
Approximately 2100 miles after oil change, oil life meter was down to 5%. Dealer reset meter. Meter only reset to 60% after oil change rather than 100%. 
Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Mar 2010 - Sep 2017
Sep 2015

24000 mi

US $60
No air to footwell ducts; air to windshield & vents ok. Caused by bad heater control (part CR3Z-19980-D). 
Jun 2016

26000 mi

US $30
Loud clicking sound from dash when using AC/vents. Sometimes no air to floor. Bad heater adjust motor (part AR3Z19E616). Easy to self-replace. 
Ford Mustang in Virginia, United States
Sep 2009 - Mar 2012
Dec 2011

57000 mi
Clicking sound when using ventilation system. 
Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2015
Aug 2014

33000 mi

US $900
Electric Seat (driver) stopped working forcing a replacement of the track assembly. 
Ford Mustang in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2009 - Dec 2015
May 2010

6400 mi
Rattle or creaking coming from behind the radio and behind the instrument cluster. Dealer can hear it but does not know how to fix it. Does not do it all the time. 
Oct 2011

18300 mi
Noise behind the radio when a/c or heat was turned on. Dealer replaced a relay that fixed the problem  
Sep 2012

28000 mi
Paint was peeling on both sides of the rear window. rear window had to be removed, re-painted and rear window re-installed. 
Nov 2013

40000 mi

US $50
Check engine light came on. They replaced an oxygen sensor. Would have cost $280, but I used the extended warranty and only paid $50. 
Jun 2015

62000 mi

US $400
Had multiple rust spots on hood.. 
Ford Mustang in Manitoba, Canada
Dec 2010 - Dec 2012
Jan 2011

4340 mi
smart junction box replaced. Lights now turn on. 
Apr 2011

6820 mi
change sjb, but was not the problem. haven't had time to take it back 
Feb 2012

12880 mi
abs module failed 
Ford Mustang in Virginia, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

30000 mi
Had a slight noise under engine. They just lubricated the motor and seems to fix the problem 
Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2009 - Jun 2017
May 2010

11160 mi
replaced radio, hissing from radio replaced radio, hissing from radio 
Sep 2010

17360 mi
Passenger side drain on windshield not emptying. 
Apr 2012

34720 mi
paint bubble on leading edge of hood clunking sound going over small bumps. Steering feeling vague. 
Ford Mustang in Iowa, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2012
Apr 2011

6000 mi
Sync System Needed to be updated Synch System Needed to be updated 
Ford Mustang in Rhode Island, United States
Dec 2012 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013

19000 mi
Significant corrosion was forming under the paint at the weld seam between the outer and inner sheet metal panels of the hood. 
Ford Mustang in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021

89000 mi

US $230
The throttle position sensor started to malfunction. 
Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States
Sep 2013 - Jul 2018
Dec 2013

25000 mi

US $250
GPS Antennae and Satelite radio Antennae bushings( sway links ) 
Jul 2018

91000 mi

US $30
replace passenger airbag oil change 
Ford Mustang in Quebec, Canada
May 2016 - Apr 2018
Jun 2016

34720 mi

C $24
Heater blend door actuator was making noise. Replaced the actuator. 
Apr 2018

62620 mi

C $73
Downstream Oxygen sensor failed. Replaced with a new one. 
Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Dec 2010 - Jul 2012
Jul 2011

4000 mi
Car is hard to start after stalling out in lst gear after waiting for light to change. 
Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Sep 2009 - Jul 2011
Jun 2010

15000 mi
Air bag sensor in driver seat replaced...light was on 
Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States
Dec 2009 - Nov 2014
Dec 2010

22000 mi
The HVAC blend door actuator had slipped off its track, causing a clicking noise when the air vent selection was changed to a certain setting. The part was replaced without tearing the dash apart. 
Nov 2011

39000 mi
driver side seat cushion experienced a tear, which permitted the seat frame to be felt when sitting; replaced seat cushion 
Jan 2012

53200 mi
replaced passenger seat airbag module (SRS service needed light was on) 
Mar 2012

43000 mi
Piece of seat trim broken during January 2012 repair was replaced by the dealership. 
Aug 2012

50800 mi
Driver side seat belt "helper arm" would not stay in position, allowing for belt to drop behind the front seat. 
Jun 2013

61000 mi

US $86
One of the elements of the horn failed, causing a reduced volume and tone in the sound. The entire horn assembly was replaced. 
Oct 2014

77000 mi

US $250
Failed blend door actuator motor replaced; symptom was loud clicking noise when periodically switching blower between upper and lower vents 
Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Jul 2009 - Aug 2012
Aug 2009

2000 mi
auto-dim mirror didn't headlights aimed at ground 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
Mar 2010

2000 mi
wheel had a blemish radio face had scratches 
Ford Mustang in United Arab Emirates
May 2010 - Jan 2015
Jul 2010

93 mi
Car did not start. The instrument panel was faulty (not communicating) and replaced. Dealer replaced free of charge by taking the part from an other new car to avoid downtime (ford stock was empty; 10-15 day delivery time) Car did not start. The instrument panel was faulty (not communicating) and replaced. Dealer replaced free of charge by taking the part from an other new car to avoid downtime (ford stock was empty; 10-15 day delivery time) 
Mar 2011

6820 mi
The spare wheel cover / interior carpet in the boot was almost pierced by the vertical screw bar holding the sparewheel in place. With duct-tape on the inside I fixed a piece of plastic to protect the cover from piercing further. 
Dec 2011

12400 mi
I brought the car in to fix a rattle coming from the dashboard area at 1200 to 1700rpm while the engine is under load. The root cause was a loose fuel line clip. Fixing the clip solved the problem. 
Ford Mustang in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2010 - Sep 2014
Apr 2010

1200 mi
Small brake fluid leak caused by faulty fitting located aft of front driver side wheel. 
Ford Mustang in California, United States
Mar 2010 - Jan 2022
Sep 2010

5000 mi
oil gauge on computer showed 4 percent life remaining; reset computer 
Sep 2014

40000 mi

US $240
replace leaking front strut 
Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
May 2010 - Dec 2016
Oct 2013

24200 mi

US $300
Car hesistated upon start. Fuel system cleaned 
Ford Mustang in New Mexico, United States
May 2010 - Sep 2015
Jun 2014

29000 mi

US $50
AC broken, hot air only. air flapper under dash broken. Repaired or replaced both. Warranty repair. 
Sep 2015

40000 mi

US $50
upper seal between engine and transmission dry rotted. seal replaced under warranty. 
Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011

10000 mi
Car was not running well; seemed to want to stall out after stopping at red lights, etc. After a few days the "wrench light" on the control panel came on. Throttle control module replaced and all is well. 
Sep 2014

36000 mi

US $475
Paint bubbled on the front of the hood and was coming off. Internet search revealed a lot of paint issues on the hood of this model and year. Appears to be a factory issue. 
Ford Mustang in Colorado, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2010
Dec 2009

4000 mi
Heat does not maintain as constant a temperature as it should. No service bulletin for this symptom so did not have the car examined ... my belief is the dealer would not find a problem ... needs to be broken to get it fixed. 
Ford Mustang in Washington, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
Jan 2010

3000 mi
Tank overflowed while filling it (2nd time!) and it triggered the check engine soon light. It threw code #P0451 for evaporative system malfunction. 05-09 Mustangs have had similar problems as the automatic shut-off doesn't always work. 
Jul 2015

17000 mi

US $1100
L/H blend door actuatorand cooling coil(?). Entire dash had to be removed for replacement. 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Indiana, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012

5000 mi
Tire Pressure Sensor R/F faulty 
Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2011

21000 mi
The stitching started coming out of the leather seat back. Ford sent the dealer a new seatback, installed free of charge to me. 
Dec 2011

29000 mi
1st, 3rd, 5th gear syncros were bad, throw out bearing was bad, and clutch was burned. all deemed warranty issues. 
Jun 2015

91000 mi

US $470
Thermostat housing cracked, it was replaced and hoses were replaced 
Dec 2015

99000 mi

US $500
shocks/ struts had to be replaced, rear shocks were leaking. Replaced myself, and added new springs 
Jul 2016

102200 mi

US $400
A/C fan blower motor died, had to have it replaced 
Mar 2017

106000 mi

US $150
O2 sensors failed, I have yet to replace them due to not having enough time. I do my repairs myself. 
Aug 2017

111000 mi

US $700
O2 sensors replaced but the motor is still throwing the same code. I have not had time to take it back in yet. Takata recall drivers airbag replaced Drivers side fender well became detached after hitting debris on the interstate 
Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2017
Mar 2011

20000 mi
HVAC blender actuator door clicking and sticking. Dealer replaced blender actuator door. I see this is a design flaw as it's the most consistent issue with the 2012 'Stang. 
May 2011

35211 mi

US $800
at 211 miles over warranty I leaned back into driver seat to pull phone out of my front pocket. Lumbar support pops/breaks away from inner seat frame. $800 for new part. Didn't fix it. Now its just loose in the seat and non functional. 
May 2014

73700 mi

US $400
Compressor clutch failed. Had compressor replaced and system recharged. 
Sep 2015

88000 mi

US $100
Replaced thermostat that was stuck open. 
Dec 2016

102000 mi

US $1033
Clutch and flywheel 
Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - Jul 2012
Oct 2010

4340 mi

C $60
Passenger side window, needed new motor. Stuck in down postion. Felt like the engine was backfiring. Reported muffler missing baffle or something. They said nothing wrong, but I asked for a mechanic to listen. They heard ticking noise and said needed new muffler on order. 
Jul 2012

14260 mi

C $1600
Clutch replaced. 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2009 - Mar 2020
Jul 2010

9700 mi
Window weatherstip at side view mirror folded on its self Weatherstrip replaced 
Sep 2016

89900 mi

C $300
Emmisions code 
Jun 2018

99200 mi

C $500
ABS module 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011

25000 mi
Battery acid leak. Dealer replaced the battery and one of the connectors under warranty. 
Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States
Nov 2009 - Sep 2017
Mar 2010

3000 mi
Belt chirp on startup (intermittent) along with bearing sound during running. I was told they heard nothing, that I was "over protective" of car, and they miswrote the work order. I believe idler pulley has faulty bearing. Time will tell. 
Mar 2011

13000 mi
Chirp & bearing noise from 3/2010 became worse. It was the crankshaft pulley: rubber center was coming apart - replaced.  latch for console storage area replaced. It had been working, but did not close entirely properly. The latch then stopped working. It still does not close entirely properly, but latch now works. The fan motor was also replaced as having a bad bearing. 
Jul 2011

15500 mi
The screws had fallen out of the engine shield in the tire wheel-well and was catching on the tire during sharper turns. The part was replaced. 
Jan 2014

39000 mi
In looking at what to report this time around, I saw it included things I've chosen to live with. So, here I'll report an issue I've been ignoring a long time. It's a clicking sound that is from the actuator for the defrost re-circulation door when first turning the key. It started in January of 2014 and has continued to work. I've gotten cost estimates to repair it, which only requires small hands and the proper tools (that one day I'll find to fix it myself) and the ~$50 part, but Ford and another establishment want to charge upward of $250 to do it. They say it includes diagnosis, although I diagnosed it myself. I say that is too high and as long as the defrost and the re-circulation works, I can live with the clicking at the initial turn of my key. 
Ford Mustang in Georgia, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

4000 mi
Fuel pump replacement. Car stalling out at random times. 
Sep 2010

12000 mi
Drivers seat material ripping 
Jan 2011

26000 mi
replace vacuum module 
Ford Mustang in Districto Federal, Mexico
Oct 2010 - Dec 2013
Jun 2011

4340 mi
Headlamps flicker on their own, even with the car closed and locked. 
Aug 2011

5040 mi
Central computer that controls all lights of the car was replaced under warranty 
Ford Mustang in Arkansas, United States
Sep 2009 - Jun 2013
Jun 2011

24000 mi
Light on the doorsill (under where it says 'Mustang') wasn't lighting up all the lights so the color displays incorrectly... like if it was supposed to be blue, it was green, etc. Told they didn't see it (though it's obvious). Center console is rattling bad (gets worse when it's hot outside, doesn't rattle that bad during the winter). Told they could replicate though it always happens. They removed my infant car seat and told me that was the problem... (right). 
Aug 2012

37000 mi
The module that controls the vent flow to/from defrost quit working. 
Mar 2013

42000 mi

US $100
Both control arms were shot - told that it was a 'known defect'. 
Ford Mustang in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2012
Aug 2012

37000 mi
Lumbar support of drivers seat needed replacing 
Ford Mustang in Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Nov 2010 - Jun 2012
Jun 2011

16740 mi
The AC was making noise when starting the engine then it stopped. Supposed to be a ventilation motor to open the ventilations. The motor was changed. when I press on the brake pedal I heard a noise on the transmission automatic handle area. It was the solenoid for the break lock for the transmission 
Ford Mustang in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016

42300 mi

US $1500
HVAC climate box and floor, dash, defrosh selector module. 
Ford Mustang in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2011 - Nov 2019
May 2013

51000 mi

US $100
Replace bushings. 
Nov 2014

61900 mi

US $100
Intermittent issue where doors would not unlock/lock using remote. Replace part that receives signal from remote. 
Dec 2015

72000 mi

US $100
Lumbar in driver's seat stopped working and was replaced. 
Mar 2016

74000 mi

US $125
USB port stopped charging phone and playing audio. Dealer performed diagnostic and reset the "computer". 
Feb 2017

92000 mi

US $600
Replace ball joint, passenger side front. Sway bar link, rear. 
Sep 2017

100000 mi

US $60
Replace battery 
Dec 2017

105000 mi

US $650
Replace rear brake discs, rotors, and calipers. 
Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
May 2010 - Apr 2014
Aug 2011

20700 mi
HVAC blender actuator door clunking upon start-up of vehicle. Dealer replaced blender actuator door.  
May 2013

36000 mi

US $100
Panel that contains radio and HVAC buttons was broken, causing radio stations to randomly change. Defrost actuator door was clunking when switching from A/C to defrost and vice versa. 
Ford Mustang in California, United States
Apr 2010 - Jan 2013
Apr 2012

36200 mi
blend air actuator had to be replaced. broken part making loud clack noise in vent. 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in District of Columbia, United States
Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
Dec 2013

40000 mi

US $50
Lower Control Arm 
Ford Mustang in Alberta, Canada
May 2010 - Mar 2011
Jun 2010

1860 mi
Rattles on door panel with bass from stereo, rattles on convertible roof with car vibration. Paint scratches on delivery. 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Apr 2015 - Apr 2018
Apr 2015

5000 mi

US $250
Replace a/c door actuator 
Jun 2016

14000 mi

US $250
Ac door actuator 
Ford Mustang in Indiana, United States
Dec 2012 - May 2017
May 2013

21400 mi
Grinding noise from the rear end when turning after being driven for a while. Dealer put an additive in the rear end to help quiet the noise. Ford claims the noise is normal in the "racing" type differential. 
May 2017

52000 mi
Smell raw gasoline at times. fuel system checked but nothing was found. 
Ford Mustang in Georgia, United States
Aug 2010 - Dec 2012
Apr 2012

20200 mi
Failed Throttle body 
Ford Mustang in Alabama, United States
Sep 2009 - Jul 2013
Jan 2012

43000 mi

US $150
Replaced failed Defroster Valve 
Ford Mustang in Illinois, United States
Mar 2010 - Oct 2015
Sep 2013

61000 mi

US $200
Replaced whining idler pulley 
Apr 2015

80800 mi

US $800
A/C system developed a leak and they replaced the compressor. 
Ford Mustang in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Oct 2011

19200 mi
Complete tramsmission failure 
Ford Mustang in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2014
Sep 2011

30000 mi

US $50
Gas tank neck replaced. Factory seal faulty, causing a check engine light. No noticeable difference in vehicle besides check engine. 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in South Carolina, United States
Mar 2012 - May 2014
May 2014

71000 mi

US $80
Volume button stopped working, just span around. 
Ford Mustang in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2010 - Mar 2017
Mar 2012

30380 mi
seal leak 
Dec 2012

48360 mi
Trunk release assembly was not functioning motor would click repeatedly 
Sep 2014

79360 mi
some blistering of paint on front hood not rust related so Ford dealer will not repair under warranty. we have made a formal complaint to Ford Canada and are waiting for a response. 
Oct 2016

138500 mi
During heavy rain, rainwater was coming in on passenger side from under dash to floor 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Missouri, United States
Oct 2011 - Apr 2014
Dec 2011

26000 mi
Convertible top piping over doors cracking and splitting. Dealer replace top with OEM top. Work done at 3rd party trim shop. Like new now. Noise when driving on rough roadways. Front Struts and bushings were replaced at no charge. 
Ford Mustang in Michigan, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

6000 mi
Radio buzz at 40 mph. 
Ford Mustang in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2011 - Jan 2023
May 2012

34400 mi
Water pump leaking. Pump replaced 
Apr 2013

41200 mi
Tire pressure sensor failed 
Jan 2015

41800 mi

US $100
Thermostat replaced. Car ran cold. 
Mar 2016

58000 mi

US $118
cracked vacuum lines 
Apr 2018

67000 mi

US $1150
Replace convertible top 
Apr 2020

71000 mi

US $100
Replace worn tie rod ends 
Ford Mustang in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2011

8000 mi
pass. side power seat track stopped working 
Sep 2011

9000 mi
passenger windshield cowl clips broken, cowl separated from windshield. new cowl ordered and replaced 
Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Feb 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2011

25300 mi
The dew wipe on the passenger window kept popping up. Dealer had to order and install new one.  
Sep 2011

32000 mi
Small elastic strap was fraying on the convertible top. Dealership had the entire top replaced under warranty. Got car back and discovered the shop had scratched the paint and trim around the top. Car is still in shop for these repairs. 
Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

2480 mi
 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2-door

supercharged 8-cylinder manual 2WD

Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Mar 2010 - Aug 2011
May 2010

1000 mi
Engine tapping. They won't do anything about it until there are 5,000 miles on the car. 
Jul 2010

3000 mi
Replaced all lifters in the engine 
May 2011

10000 mi
replaced caliper and rotor 

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