| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 (18%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 93 repairs.
2008 Ford Mustang engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 22 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
supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 44000 mi US $1600 |
Clutch started slipping and needed replacement. Since trans was out of the car I opted to put in a new short throw shifter which was $400 of the total $1600 bill. |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD
| 16000 mi | Ignition lock cylinder coming out of steering column. Ignition lock cylinder replaced. |
| 100000 mi US $70 |
Replaced original plugs. Waited WAY too long!! 5 of 8 broke off in the head, but borrowed the removal tool from Ford. Runs awesome with the replaced oem plugs. Overall, this motor runs stronger now than when it was new!!! |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD
| 24000 mi | Fixed Fuel Gauge |
| 27000 mi | 2nd Round.. Actually fixed the Gauge |
| 106000 mi US $6 |
Exhaust rattle. Found a broken exhaust clamp on the passenger side muffler. Adjusted exhaust and replaced with new clamp to resolve rattle. |
| 3000 mi | Engine tickknock noise between 1500-2000 rpm when car under load heard in 2nd-4th gears. Svce Mgr and Ford Engineer say 'normal' engine noise. Nothing done! 2 Tech Service Bulletins say lash adjuster problem but not diagnosed. 4.6L 3V engine questionable |
| 149700 mi US $750 |
replaced the original clutch after 136,000 miles.Had my mechanic install a new Spec 2 clutch and throwout bearing.car drives better than new. |
| 154000 mi US $160 |
Replaced all 4 O-2 sensors |
| 194000 mi US $602 |
Had 8 new spark plugs replaced |
| 27000 mi | A faulty oxygen sensor on the driver's side exhaust pipe was causing a check engine light to turn on. The Ford dealership replaced it at no charge under warranty. |
| 85300 mi US $152 |
Replace cooling fan with new unit |
| 13000 mi | Ignition lock cylinder replaced |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 106000 mi US $150 |
belt whine |
| 53320 mi C $294 |
Whining noise from the engine compartment. Dealer found the idler pulley bearing defective and replaced the idler pulley. The whining stopped. |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 22000 mi US $590 |
Harmonic balancer |
| 24000 mi US $400 |
Thermostat housing leak and also needed thermostat replacement. Ordered metal housing to replace the plastic OEM |
| 61380 mi C $1200 |
Clutch replaced for second time. Was replaced by previous owner as well. Repair shop and online info seemed to indicate that the stock clutch was problematic and best replaced with aftermarket clutch and flywheel. |
| 56200 mi US $22 |
low engine temp replaced thermostat |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 25000 mi | Catalytic Converter failed on passenger side |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible
supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 1860 mi | 1-Radiator hose rubbing against power steering pump pulley (hose replaced). 2-Driver side power window does not operate properly with top up and rear window open (window hits top and bounces back (several visits, problem still ongoing). |
| 35340 mi C $700 |
OEM clutch lining started slipping, replaced with McLeod RXT clutch and flywheel at 57k (normal for weak OEM unit). |
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