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2014 Ford Mustang repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (25%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (2%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (2%)

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2014 Ford Mustang repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (62%)

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Ford Mustang in Kentucky, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017 21500 mi US $120	O2 Sensor failed

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Ford Mustang in New Jersey, United States Sep 2014 - May 2018
Oct 2014 12500 mi	Check engine light staying on. Second time. First time was a year ago. Different code this time. Just reset it.

Ford Mustang in Florida, United States Nov 2013 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016 16000 mi	carrier bearing L/S

Ford Mustang in Colorado, United States Jul 2013 - Feb 2018
Oct 2013	Threw a P219A code ... Bank 1 air/fuel ratio imbalance.
Jul 2017 7000 mi US $150	Right side O2 sensor failed. Replaced both (left and right) O2 sensors.

Ford Mustang in North Carolina, United States Oct 2013 - Mar 2017
Dec 2014 16000 mi	Leaking oil from rear diff. TSB addresses this.
Oct 2015 22300 mi	Traction control activated without need or warning during normal acceleration. The dealership kept the car 3 days but found nothing. Could not reproduce on the spot, so Ford said "tough luck"

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Ford Mustang in New Jersey, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015 32200 mi	Differential whine over 60mph, very loud. Replaced rear differential gear, took much longer than originally quoted but the car sat on the lot most of the time.
Mar 2018 52000 mi US $1000	Differential/axle bearings replaced due to noise Evap system leak - smoke test and replaced melted hose near exhaust.

Ford Mustang in New Mexico, United States Mar 2015 - Jul 2018
Sep 2016 31000 mi	Discoloration on the rear panel with faux gas cap. It was like the clear coat was coming off the panel.
Mar 2017 36000 mi US $500	Clutch Master Cylinder needed to be replaced.

Ford Mustang in Florida, United States Feb 2014 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014 1000 mi	Car was taken in for warranty a/c. Will need to be returned to the dealership again, since repair could not be done due to cold ambient temperature outdoors.

Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States Dec 2016 - May 2023
Jun 2018 46000 mi US $110	Car was running very rich (indicated air/fuel ratio of ~10:1 - 12:1 at idle and cruise). No MIL present. P0053 HOS2 Heater Resistance Bank 1 Sensor 1 P0135 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1 P2195 O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1 P2626 O2 Sensor Pumping Current Trim Circuit/Open Bank 1 Sensor 1 STFT on Bank 1 was nearly 50%. LTFT on Bank 1 remained a reasonable ~3-5%. Confirmed wiring/harness integrity. Backprobed O2 B1S1 with lab scope, and confirmed erratic current and heater failure. Replaced defective sensor. Cleared pending codes, completed two drive cycles and confirmed that permanent codes cleared themselves.

Ford Mustang in Oklahoma, United States May 2016 - Jul 2017
Dec 2016 43000 mi US $700	rotors - dealer changed pads 3 times to remove squeaking sound. frankly, dealers need to train on changing brembo brakes. they are now changing rotors because after 3 times, no tread left

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Ford Mustang in Kansas, United States Jun 2014 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018 92000 mi US $426	Water pump replacement.

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Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016 31500 mi	Rear sway bar link made clicking sound

Ford Mustang in Illinois, United States May 2013 - Jan 2017
Jun 2014 27000 mi	Pony projection lamp on passenger side mirror replaced under warranty
Sep 2015 54000 mi	Replace engine block. Bad rod bearing
Apr 2016 65800 mi US $1650	Differential fluid change discovered significant metal shavings. Inspection of entire system could not determine source. Differential bearings, sleeves and traction control clutch replaced.
Jun 2016 70000 mi US $115	Intermittent check engine light with no other noticeable symptoms.
Oct 2016 78700 mi US $3300	Unusual vibration on deceleration between 4500 and 2500 RPM. Typically in 4th and 5th gear. Occasionally shook entire car like going over rumble strips. Replaced clutch with broken spring and imbalanced flywheel assembly. Broke starter in process.
Dec 2016 82000 mi US $550	Intermittent check engine light for 6 months. Finally determined it was both oxygen sensors. Both sensors replaced.

Ford Mustang in California, United States May 2014 - Nov 2019
Feb 2017 39000 mi US $30	Replaced coolant hose that was missing a check valve from the factory per Ford TSB.

Ford Mustang in Arizona, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
Apr 2016 19300 mi	Water pump failed and was replaced under warranty

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Ford Mustang in New Jersey, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2013 2000 mi	Passenger front seat belt retractor failed to release. Part installed the following week.
Sep 2013 3000 mi	Replaced factory damaged rear bumper diffuser.
Dec 2015 18000 mi US $15	Flywheel cut and clutch replaced. Clutch adjusted.

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Ford Mustang in Illinois, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2022
Jun 2016 30000 mi	Aluminum corrosion on the hood. Known problem with Ford aluminum body parts. Parts get contaminated before painting.
Aug 2017 44000 mi	Front differential seal was leaking. Front seal replaced.
Nov 2017 48500 mi	Rear axle pressure relief valve was leaking fluid. TSB for this problem was installed. Rear axle pressure relief valve was leaking fluid. TSB for this problem was installed for the second time. Rear axle pressure relief valve was leaking fluid. TSB for this problem was installed for the third time.
Sep 2021 63000 mi US $2700	Brakes and rotors replaced. Shocks and struts preventively replaced. Rear support brace for convertible Mustang replaced due to rust.

Ford Mustang in Tennessee, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2022
Oct 2016 11000 mi	Passenger side woofer speaker failed

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Ford Mustang in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2022
Apr 2015 14200 mi	Trouble code PO420. Replaced catalytic converter

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Ford Mustang in Georgia, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2017
Apr 2016 17200 mi	Convertible leaking issue. Ended up replacing all sealant and rubber gaskets on car to fix. So far has stopped after 4 trips to dealer of a week or more each. Free rental because of warranty.
Oct 2016 18200 mi	Convertible, issues with leaks since we bought it.

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Ford Mustang in Alberta, Canada Aug 2014 - Jan 2022
Oct 2014 1540 mi	Convertible top latch not working properly on drivers side. Still problematic. Passengers door not aligned correctly. Fixed.

Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada Aug 2013 - Jul 2018
Sep 2016 40300 mi C $475	Check engine light came on. Scanned and found faulty purge valve. Replaced valve and cleaned injectors.
Oct 2016 40500 mi	Check engine light reappeared- took it back to dealer replaced purge valve again. light reappears a few weeks later and the dealer claims another sensor has failed. Now they want another $500 to fix this, I don't trust Heritage Ford now.

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Ford Mustang in California, United States Jul 2016 - Nov 2017
Apr 2017 12000 mi	Replaced rear gear set- Noisy

Ford Mustang in Florida, United States Aug 2014 - Nov 2016
Oct 2014 31200 mi	Transmission vent tube valve bad and loose. Was leaking trans fluid. Fixed under warranty. Drained and refilled trans.

Ford Mustang in Connecticut, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 8000 mi	TracKey posing problem with emmissions testing and occasional misfiring. Brought to local Ford Dealer and they said the TracKey voided the warranty. Going back and forth with Ford about the key and trying to reestablish warranty.

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Ford Mustang in Georgia, United States Nov 2012 - May 2017
Oct 2015 28300 mi	Lower control arm bushings worn. Lower control arms were replaced as per a TSB.

Ford Mustang in California, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2018
Apr 2014 16500 mi	Exhaust was leaking. Clamps were loose and pipes were not properly aligned
Oct 2014 22500 mi	Front Lower control arms were the reason of very annoying noise. Ford has a TSB out and they replace both parts with an updated design that include heat shields to minimize damage to bushings
Apr 2015 29000 mi	Differential, there is a vent or relief valve on the driver side that gets plugged leading to over pressure and oil leak, differential was all stained
May 2018 79000 mi US $550	Water pump was making grinding noises since the morning. While driving back home this noise became louder and suddenly stopped. Steam started to show under the hood indicating a major leak. Car was towed to a dealership. Pump and top radiator hose was replaced.

Ford Mustang in Nevada, United States Apr 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013	Bought car new. Told sales rep the car did not blow cold air. Took unit back after I realized air would not get cold-42-45 degrees. Engineer called-could not repair. Finally traded car. Will never buy a Ford again-they lost my business.

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Ford Mustang in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2018
Apr 2017 624000 mi US $990	differential/pinion gear rebuild Replace wheel bearing
May 2017 67000 mi US $900	Driver side electric seat - bad motor - replace the entire seat rail

Ford Mustang in Arizona, United States Feb 2019 - Dec 2021
May 2019 61097 mi	C/S transmission grinds when shifting in 5th gear. Found 2nd gear and 5th gear damage, synchros damage, bearing damage present as well. Replaced transmission assembly.

Ford Mustang in Washington, United States Aug 2014 - Apr 2018
Nov 2017 20000 mi	The issue was grinding sound when shift gear. The dealer rebuilt the whole transmission.

Ford Mustang in Iowa, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2016
May 2015 11900 mi	Blower motor replaced.

Ford Mustang in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2015
May 2013 2000 mi	Crank Position Sensor Replaced. 2 ECU updates that didn't work before installation of the CPS.
Apr 2014 10500 mi	Water was leaking through the wheel well. The dealer sealed up the wheel well.
Jul 2014 12300 mi	Radio delaminated Differential breather tube was leaking. Lower Control Arm squeaking/grunting. Update: later went away on its own.
Aug 2014 13000 mi	Radio replaced to fix faceplate delamination.
Sep 2014 14000 mi	Paint bubbling on hood and rear decklid rubbing on bumper causing paint to rub off. Decklid and hood to be repainted. Decklid was adjusted Paint bubbling on hood
Oct 2014 14000 mi	Water sloshing in rear passenger quarter panel. Dealer says it's gas.
Nov 2014 14000 mi	Brakes applied themselves via the Traction Control System/Stability Control while driving normally and for 30+ seconds. Pulled vehicle to the right. Going through LEMON LAW. Car is Junk
Mar 2015 15000 mi	Opened drain hole in rear passenger quarter panel to prevent water from sloshing around.
Jun 2015 18000 mi	Differential breather tubed cleaned and diff fluid level checked
Sep 2015 20000 mi US $80	Left rear brake pads where down to metal due to the slide pins malfunctioning. Replaced slide pins and brake pads.

Ford Mustang in New Mexico, United States May 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 12000 mi	Ergonomics of interior are poor. Knee rests against center stack and causes pain in drives longer than one hour. I could no longer tolerate it.

Ford Mustang in Delaware, United States May 2012 - Jul 2022
Nov 2013 13000 mi	Lower Right Control Arm replaced under warranty. TSB on control arms.

Ford Mustang in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Jan 2016
Nov 2013 5000 mi	Made adjustment to cam sensor

Ford Mustang in Arkansas, United States Jan 2013 - Aug 2015
Feb 2014 3300 mi	Rear End gear noise.

Ford Mustang in Missouri, United States Dec 2012 - Aug 2014
Feb 2013 2000 mi	When at 2500rpms, car would stutter and check engine light would flash. Problem was intermiitent. Driver side seat belt anchor makes metal-on-metal, LOUD rattle. Could not isolate it to a specific speed, temperature, or road conditions.
Aug 2014 20000 mi	Seat belt anchor rattle never fixed.

Ford Mustang in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2016
May 2015 23000 mi	SYNC stopped working, they had to replace the SYNC module.

Ford Mustang in Alaska, United States Jun 2012 - Oct 2021
Aug 2012	Small paint bubble on driver's door handle when I picked it up
Oct 2021 114800 mi	both rear calipers leaking Evap system leak

Ford Mustang in Wyoming, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015 14000 mi	Back trunk panel paint was bubbling, replaced. Back trunk panel paint was bubbling, replaced. Battery went bad. Replaced

Ford Mustang in Michigan, United States Jan 2013 - May 2018
Sep 2015 17000 mi	Car became hard to shift at high rpms and then 5th started grinding badly. MT82 transmission was completely replaced. To prevent the problem in the future I had a Ford Racing billet short shifter installed.

Ford Mustang in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013 14000 mi	Replace LCA under TSB

Ford Mustang in California, United States Apr 2012 - Oct 2013
Sep 2013 30000 mi	Driver side power seat panel broke loose.

Ford Mustang in Florida, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2017
Jan 2014 17000 mi	Heavy vibration developed at highway speeds, similar to a wheel out of balance (ex: lost a balance weight). Dealer balanced tires, no fix. Determined pinion bearings in rear end had worn abnormally. Rebuilt rear-end (all bearings, etc.)

Ford Mustang in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2022
Feb 2013 4000 mi	Rear taillight defect with the blackout treatment which was applied unevenly
Jul 2013 9700 mi	Dealer replaced speaker grill that kept coming off.
Jan 2014 4800 mi	Replace front bumper cover due to warp along top edge. First repair unsatisfactory. Second trip fixed the issue.
Sep 2014 24000 mi	Grinding noise coming from rear. Noise still there and will have to take it in in October
Oct 2014 25000 mi	Rear carrier bearings replaced
Feb 2015 30000 mi	Rear view vibration mirror. Mirror replaced under warranty.
Jun 2015 34000 mi	Trunk wiring to trunk lid gets caught in the trunk lid when closing the trunk. Dealer taped up the wiring.
Aug 2015 35700 mi	Drivers seat cover, top, piping wore prematurely on premium leather covers. Dealer replaced.
Dec 2015 40000 mi	Stability control light comes on and flashes slowing car down and causing wobbling in the wheels. Dealer could not find the problem as it's very intermittent.
May 2016 46000 mi	Rear deck panel started delaminating a few months after basic warranty expired. Dealer replaced the part out of good faith.
Nov 2016 50200 mi	Rear end howling upon deceleration.

Ford Mustang in Michigan, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2015
Mar 2014 24000 mi	Lower control arms replaced again
Jul 2014 27300 mi	Lower control arms bad again
Mar 2015 34000 mi	Repaint hood (paint was bubbling). Paint was bubbling again days after the repaint Replaced leather that was falling apart. Fixed bad gauges.
Apr 2015 34000 mi	Bubbling paint never fully repaired.

Ford Mustang in California, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
Jan 2015 14800 mi	Left front control arm replaced due to squeaking over speed bumps and deep driveway gutters. Had the Sync system software updated to a new version due to functional problems with my iPod connected to the USB port. Stuck on indexing, telling me voice commands weren't available, and occasional non-responsive to voice commands.
May 2015 19000 mi	Several attempts were needed to install Sync update v4.4. Strange system behavior seems cured after 3rd update attempt. Note this is a new update from what I previously reported.
Jun 2015 19000 mi	Sync system will not play the requested song, even though it repeats / confirms the correct song title to me. It then proceeds to play a different song. Tech understands but could not solve the problem. I have another appointment scheduled Update: I have since discovered that the problem with Sync playing the wrong song only occurs when the system is set to shuffle play. If I say "Shuffle Off" and then request a specific song by title, Sync will play the correct song. Seems to be a logic fault that activates the shuffle function upon request of the first song instead of after it.
Nov 2016 34800 mi	Lower control arm replaced due to noise Center rear view mirror developed loud rattle
Aug 2021 75000 mi US $50	Replaced rear stabilizer bar bushings due to extreme squeaking.

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Ford Mustang in North Dakota, United States Jun 2017 - Dec 2019
Apr 2018 56000 mi US $200	Shuddering from rear axle during low-speed turns after complete stop. Differential fluid changed, friction modifier added. Issue resolved.

Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States Nov 2014 - Aug 2021
Nov 2014 15000 mi	AM radio reception terrible when moving. When stopped, crystal clear. Dealer diag a loose antenna base, fixed under warranty, OK.
Jun 2015 18000 mi	Drivers door rattle. Needs to be tighter latching. Dealer cannot duplicate problem. Not fixed.
Aug 2016 25900 mi US $400	Defective, leaky waterpump. Replaced with correct aftermarket unit and updated OEM overflow hose. Flush and refill. Dealer could not look at it on a Saturday but Ford eventually reimbursed total cost ($400).
Jan 2018 35000 mi	Rattle in rear suspension over every bump. Not items in the trunk or spare tire. Probably rear sway bar bushings or similar. Not fixed, will wait till summer for complete diagnosis. Summer here, rattle gone. Could be wheels a bit loose, noticed when switching out to summers. Sprayed all rubber bushings with silicone spray also.

Ford Mustang in North Carolina, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2019
Jun 2017 5000 mi	The Takata airbag inflator was replaced under recall.

Ford Mustang in Florida, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2017
Feb 2015 49100 mi	Rear differential bearing seal leaked, covered under TSB.
Oct 2016 81800 mi US $500	Condenser line lower

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Ford Mustang in Florida, United States May 2012 - Feb 2015
Feb 2013 3900 mi	The heater stopped working. While at the dealer's shop, it started working again. The service advisor said the mechanic could't find the problem, it fixed itself. So far,the heater has worked perfectly.
May 2013 5000 mi	Leak in heater hose. Dealer didn't stock part. Took 4 days to locate a hose. This is unsatisfactory!

Ford Mustang in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2012 - Oct 2016
May 2013 5000 mi	Image projected by the 'pony' puddle light had become distorted.
Jul 2013 8500 mi	A kinked vent tube caused the differential to leak fluid. Repair was simple and finished quickly.
Sep 2013 11000 mi	Rear differential began leaking again. Dealer determined it was a pinion seal and replaced seal. Leak has not recurred to date.

Ford Mustang in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2017
Jun 2017 53000 mi	Rear differential had to be rebuilt, which was still covered under drivetrain warranty.

Ford Mustang in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2016
Jan 2013 4332 mi	Heard a squeaking from the rear suspension. Repair tech found a bushing out of place in the rear sway bar. Steering Wheel controls stopped working. Tech found a connector in the steering column had come loose.
Jun 2016 86000 mi US $400	Rear axle seals leaking.

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Ford Mustang in New Jersey, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2021
Jul 2017 8000 mi US $900	Replace main SYNC circuit board

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Ford Mustang in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2015
Sep 2012 2000 mi	electric steering box replaced
Feb 2015 22000 mi	replace rack and pinion

Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 22000 mi US $119	Distorted lens for LH mirror puddle lamp display-distorted image of "Mustang" projected-cosmetic issue only-lamp was functional but I elected to have it repaired anyway to correct image distortion
Aug 2016 22600 mi	Update SYNC infortainment system to new software to resolve problem with playing MP3 filesvia USB

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Ford Mustang in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2013 - Jun 2022
Mar 2015 17980 mi	read lower control arm problems on mustangs and TSB on issue. took in before warranty to get repaired with upgraded lower control arm--preventative measure for when off warranty and no charge.

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Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Nov 2014
Dec 2013 17360 mi	Ford sync gets into bad state for some USB flash drives. In cold weather, some USB flash drives exhibits read errors and ford sync is not equipped to deal with file system errors. Problem remedied with better USB flash drive.

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