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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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Chart based on 133 repairs.
2005 Ford Mustang suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD
| 32000 mi | The dealership installed suspension spring isolators per TSB, to eliminate suspension noise over bumps. |
| 141000 mi | Failed front right wheel bearing |
| 3200 mi | Warranty replacement of a leaking power steering hose. |
| 22500 mi US $378 |
Replaced power sterring pump |
| 179000 mi US $400 |
Replace front lower control arms due to worn ball joints. Replaced front struts and strut mounts. Performed work myself. Had shop do an alignment after. |
2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 58000 mi US $50 |
Tie rod ends were extremely worn. Replaced ends. Set toe. |
| 79000 mi US $239 |
Leaking power steering hose. Replaced leaking steering pump hose and flushed p/s fluid. |
| 143000 mi US $200 |
Car was making whirring sounds while driving. Replaced both front wheel bearings. |
| 151000 mi US $120 |
Lower ball joints bad |
| 235000 mi | worn out wheel bearings, front end shake worn out stabilizer bar, front end shake worn out tie-rod ends, frontt end shake |
2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible
300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD
| 121806 mi US $650 |
Tie Rod ends were worn out. Replaced with Moog. Replaced front and rear LCAs, including ball joints. This was entirely preventive. I have read that 2005-2006 ball joints were a failure item for those years, but there was no clunking or noise from the front end. |
| 123000 mi US $300 |
Replaced swaybar end links with Moog. Old end link bushings were worn out. Replaced strut tower mounts with FRPP parts. Old mounts had worn out and were making clattering noises. |
| 13500 mi | misc scraping & rattling noises behind the dash, never fixed (dealer stated that it was not fixable); |
| 29760 mi C $600 |
Car went in for installation of new tires and wheels and it was discovered that the ball joints were wonrn and in need of replacing. replaced |
2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible
300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 100300 mi US $640 |
Replaced steering rack and tie rod ends |
| 72000 mi US $1000 |
REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS |
2005 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 173000 mi US $900 |
Lower control arms, ball joints |
| 73000 mi US $1800 |
Lower ball joints and tie-rod replaced. Covered under premium care warranty. Vibration felt in the steering wheel. Asked dealer to check it while the top was being replaced. Routers going. Paid $100 deductible. |
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