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2016 Ford Mustang repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (24%)

Other (13%)

Chart based on 38 repairs.
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2016 Ford Mustang repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (89%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 310hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017

8500 mi
Tires wailing at 62-66 mph. Dealer found issue with two of 4 OEM tires. Dealer asked Ford to replace all 4 since the OEM tire is no longer in production, Ford said go ahead. 4 New tires installed. Creak from driver's door panel. Dealer could not replicate. Owner found later that issue was in a different location in panel then told to dealer and occurs during 80+ degree weather. Owner will attempt repair with new info at next service. Front tires cupped badly, alignment was near perfect. Replaced all 4 tires with a new version...old one discontinued (Pirelli) 
Mar 2018

25000 mi
Defective Control Arm. Started creaking Badly at end of February 2018. Diagnosed, [part ordered and returned to dealer for repair. 
Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Feb 2016 - May 2019
Jul 2016

15300 mi
severe vibration at 50 + speeds 

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2016 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 310hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Virginia, United States
Feb 2016 - Feb 2019
Mar 2016

1000 mi
Brand new car, active cabin noise cancellation speakers sounded off-pitch and occasionally made popping sounds. Took the car to the dealer who had never heard of this problem before. They replaced the amplifier under Warranty. Works perfect. 
Ford Mustang in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Sep 2015

1000 mi
Glove box door was loose and didn't open correctly. Part of the hinge sub assembly was not installed correctly from the factory. Dealer ordered part, took about a week to arrive and fixed it within an hour. 
Jun 2016

9000 mi
Loose parking brake. Parking brake light would stay on even if the brake was off. 
Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Mar 2016 - Jul 2017
Jun 2017

13200 mi
Brought the car in for a creaking sound when the wheel was turned to the left. Dealer diagnosed a failing front drivers side control arm. They ordered a replacement, which they determined to also be faulty before returning the car to me, so they ordered another. Upon its install, they determined the rear passenger side control arm was experiencing the same issue and replaced it too. All covered under factory warranty, no issues since I picked the car up from them. 
Ford Mustang in Georgia, United States
Apr 2016 - Jan 2018
Sep 2016

8000 mi
Oil pressure sending unit had a small leak. Found during oil change. 
Jan 2018

24000 mi
Evaporator leaked and was replaced. Shifter (manual transmission) was broken and replaced. It was working when the car was left at the dealer for the evaporator to be replaced. 

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2016 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

526-horsepower 5.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2016 - Oct 2017
Nov 2016

7220 mi
Crack in #3 cylinder and stretched timing belt. Full engine replacement under warranty. Parts took about five weeks to arrive and car was in the shop about 40 days 

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2016 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

435-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Washington, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

7000 mi
Puddle light overlay had desintegrated, no longer displayed lighted mustang emblem on the ground. 
Ford Mustang in Virginia, United States
Sep 2015 - Oct 2016
Jun 2016

7000 mi
Vibration in center console and steering wheel that varied with road speed. Technician found a .004" variance in pinion gear and out of balance driveshaft. Replaced/adjusted ring and pinion gear in rear end and replaced driveshaft. 
Ford Mustang in Idaho, United States
May 2016 - Nov 2017
Aug 2016

2000 mi
Right front fender to bumper attachment bracket was defective and would not hold the two components together at the seam. Part was not in stock and was ordered. Was able to drive home and return the next day for repair without waiting. 

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2016 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

435-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in California, United States
Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
Feb 2017

16000 mi
squeaky suspension. Dealer couldn't replicate. Problem kept occuring when driving car in rain. Ended up taking wheels off and lubing entire rear end suspension. Problem solved. 
Ford Mustang in Maryland, United States
Jul 2016 - Mar 2018
May 2017

10000 mi
Pony Puddle light was "not a pony" anymore. Dealership replaced puddle lamp. 
Ford Mustang in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017

23000 mi
Cooled seats were not cooling the seat backs. Cooled seat blower motor replacement with updated parts on both front seats. 
Apr 2022

53000 mi

US $100
Canister purge valve under the hood replacement 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2020
Nov 2017

14000 mi

US $30
Replaced driver-side puddle lamp. Blocking foil / whatever defined the silhouette was 100% disintegrated, only showed a blob on ground rather than mustang logo. Repair calls for full replacement of the bulb assembly, the cover or shroud alone is non-serviceable. Research shows this is a common issue, and it was present upon purchase (~9500mi). Supposedly the part has been re-engineered to last longer... we will see. 
Ford Mustang in California, United States
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
Jul 2017

5000 mi

US $100
Oil light wouldn't go out after I had it serviced 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2022
Oct 2016

5000 mi
The pony "puddle light" templates on the side mirrors disintegrated into a blob of nothing, so they had to install new lights on both sides. 
Jun 2019

29000 mi

US $30
Evap emissions system valve under hood failed and was replaced. 
Ford Mustang in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2015 - Jan 2022
Oct 2015

1500 mi
Bent plastic triangle on passenger side near mirror. Came from factory like that. Got it replaced free. 
Jun 2017

16000 mi
Something was wrong with an AC valve, that was fixed and AC was recharged 
Jul 2018

21000 mi
Car shaking anytime driven about 70mph. Got a realignment, but issue still needs to be looked at closer. 
Jul 2021

20000 mi

US $500
Compressor was dead and needed to be replaced. 
Ford Mustang in Missouri, United States
Jan 2016 - Aug 2017
Dec 2016

20000 mi
Parking brake was loose. Dealer tightened parking brake cable significantly. 
Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Dec 2015 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016

9000 mi
Evaporator leak 
Ford Mustang in Missouri, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

6000 mi
Radiator fan had bad bearing. Made squeaking noise. Replaced fan. Door panel rubbing noise. Corrected by adding some felt. Hood weatherstrip was malformed. Part is on order and it will be replaced. 
Ford Mustang in Rhode Island, United States
Oct 2016 - May 2020
Jun 2018

3000 mi
Broken plastic Christmas tree on driver door main seal/gasket 

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2016 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Alabama, United States
Dec 2015 - Apr 2016
Feb 2016

2600 mi
Output shaft flange 

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2016 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

435-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Tennessee, United States
Jan 2016 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016

6200 mi
E brake not functioning correctly. 
Dec 2016

6000 mi
Large gap between trunk and body 
Mar 2018

9000 mi
Rear camera replaced because it wasn’t showing reverse guidelines. 

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