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2005 Ford Mustang repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (3%)

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2005 Ford Mustang body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Ford Mustang

Engine not specified

109000 mi

US $50
Water leaked in through the cabin by way of the cabin air vent because of clogged drain holes. 

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2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

162000 mi

US $1250
Water entering interior through door window moldings on both sides, and firewall grommets. The water in turn shorted out the Smart Junction Box causing electrical problems. 

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2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

78200 mi water pooling from body into heater and pouring into passenger compartment 

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2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

18000 mi convertible roof support arm wearing out and creating metallic "screeching" noise under vibration; part would have been a warranty item; 
47000 mi

US $900
Convertable top frame linkage broke on driver side. 
67000 mi

US $1500
Convertible top required replacement because glass window seal glue failed. 
117000 mi

US $290
Door panel inserts fell off and required replacement 

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2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

53000 mi

US $50
leather trim become detached from door panel. Upholstery shop re-attached. Repair will likely fail and new part will have to be ordered from Ford 
54000 mi

US $300
Ordered replacement driver door panel from breaker's yard. 
27000 mi Convertible top failure 

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2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

103000 mi

US $600
Convertible top was restitched and re-trimmed. Rear glass was reseated due to gaps ni the window and the soft top.. 
73000 mi

US $1800
The rear glass on the convertible top shattered and the entire top had to be replaced. There was no apparent reason for the glass breakage. 
33000 mi Convertible top had known issue that made it noisy when traveling over bumpy roads. The tensioners were replaced under original factory warranty and problem is completely fixed. 

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2005 Ford Mustang Body Problems

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