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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%)
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Chart based on 92 repairs.
2008 Ford Mustang suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (38%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 13 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
| 44020 mi C $1300 |
Had to replace front swing-arm assemblies due to play in the ball joints. |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD
| 46000 mi | Right rear shock went bad. Leaked out its fluid/oil. |
| 145500 mi US $650 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings due to loud whining noise while driving. |
| 63000 mi US $150 |
Worn original ball joints were replaced with aftermarket units for more steering precision. |
| 74000 mi US $60 |
Worn lower control arm bushings were replaced with new control arms. |
| 47000 mi US $200 |
At 45,000 mile oil change mechanic noticed looseness in ball joints. Replaced both front lower control arms with GT-500 parts. |
| 43000 mi US $850 |
Lower forward ball joints have been showing wear for quite a while. |
| 3500 mi | Power steering fluid leak. Replaced entire PS rack! Adjusted toe-in. |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 36000 mi US $900 |
Bad suspension parts had to drop tranny...ended up changing the clutch too. Power steering hose leaking |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 93000 mi US $700 |
Left LCA and bearing, tie rod replaced due to wear and inability to perform alignment. |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible
supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 7440 mi | Installed suspension up-grades (Watts link, rear upper/lower control arms) and mufflers. Some rear suspension clunking/drive-line vibration, returned to have bolts re-torqued and upper control arm re-adjusted, clunking/drive-line vibration much reduced. |
2008 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible
300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD
| 54000 mi US $50 |
Both front tie rod ends replaced |
| 44300 mi US $910 |
Ball joints replaced. |
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