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2008 Ford Mustang repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 92 repairs.
2008 Ford Mustang body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (6%)
< $100 (88%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD
| 10000 mi | Drivers side mirror cover rattling. Removed mirror and mirror motor. Tightened cover screw and reinstalled mirror motor and mirror. Time: 15 minutes. Cost: $0. |
| 20000 mi US $15 |
Drivers side mirror cover rattling. Removed mirror and mirror motor. Removed loose screw, applied thread seal and re-installed screw. Reinstalled mirror motor and mirror. Time: 20 minutes. Cost: $15. |
| 36000 mi US $60 |
Water leaking into passenger footwell. Removed interior plastic and dried carpet. Checked grommets. Replaced cowl retainer clips (10 total) with new design. Parts cost $60. There is a very good TSB for this problem. |
| 48000 mi US $260 |
Both door panel inserts loose. Re-glued both panel inserts. |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD
| 28000 mi | Dash / A-pillar rattle |
| 35000 mi | Drip rail coming loose (3rd time attempt to fix) |
| 6000 mi US $8 |
Rear bumper cover fit problem, Replaced bracket. |
| 13000 mi | rear tail light trim became out of place then they repaired on the spot. |
| 40000 mi | paint chipping on horn button emblem, |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 32000 mi | window seal no longer sealing... driver's window didn't fully raise |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 20000 mi | Side panel by the back seat was not secured properly. Upon closer look it was broken and needed to be replaced. |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible
supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 1240 mi | 1-Manufacturer paint defect on lower drivers' side door, required repainting of lower part of door and replacement of lower body stripe. Replaced stripe improperly applied (awaiting new stripe). 2-Recall on passenger side front airbag (ecu re-flash). |
| 4960 mi | At 5000 Km window and stripe satisfactorily repaired. At 8000 km had oil changed, dealer overfilled oil (possibly dangerous for this type of engine). Dealer drained and re-filled to proper level. |
| 20460 mi | Replacement of entire convertible top (cloth) mechanism and fabric due to manufacturer defect causing "V" shaped wear marks in the roof above the doors. (TSB 07-17-8) |
| 27280 mi | Replace entire convertible roof with updated 2010 model for the 2nd time this year due to "snake eyes" wear marks on driver side roof above window. Marks manifested within two months of first replacement in May 2010. A common problem. |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible
300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD
| 35200 mi US $800 |
Mustang was hit with a brace from hauler as it was unloaded. Dealer had new hood. The after market hood is bubbling paint underneath surface. The corrosion is creeping up over the front of the hood. Also had to replace valve cover by ford. |
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