Ford Mustang Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Ford Mustang reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Ford Mustang truly differs from competing car models in reliability.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Ford Mustang reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Ford Mustang was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Mustang has been recently.
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Ford Mustang Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Ford Mustang.Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.
Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Ford Mustang Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Ford Mustang
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Ford Mustang Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Ford Mustang: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
Much improved interior materials that should last as well as decent to good reliability from last iteration of the Mustang. |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Forged-internal engine can withstand any mod you throw at it. Reliability has improved significantly over previous-generation Mustangs. |
| 2007 | 2dr Convertible 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
This is my third Mustang. My first two held up very well and I expect no less from this one. I did research reliability before my purchase and found nothing to deter me from my purchase. |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
easy and cheap maintenance |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
One hiccup when first purchased, since then not a lick of trouble. The chassis is solid. |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
Other than one small electrical issue the car has been flawless. |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Front engine, rear wheel drive. Proven and true. |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
A relatively simple car with good performance, yet is cheap to own. |
| 2003 | 2dr Convertible 190-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Consumer Reports rated the Mustang V6 as average or above average for reliability. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Ford Mustang: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
I have little faith in Ford reliability over the long haul (compared to that of my Toyotas). |
| 2006 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
At 20,000 miles the AC unit had gone out twice, the fuel system had to be replaced (not just one part, I mean ALL of the fuel system), and the final straw was when the car had an electrical problem no one knew how to fix. |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Problems with the CD player, fuel tank, fuel pump, rattling interior/suspension and overall very cheap feeling interior. |
| 2003 | 2dr Coupe supercharged 390hp 4.6L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
usually by 60k miles they squeak or rattle. a usual place for this is the windows, they squeak a lot. also some people with modifications have had belts snap. |
