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2011 Ford Mustang repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (6%)

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2011 Ford Mustang body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

36000 mi Rattle in the doors during freeway operation. Dealer replaced all plastic fasteners in the door and sill. 
20000 mi

US $40
Seats are wearing horribly fast. 
31300 mi Paint on rim was peeling. 
35000 mi Leading edge of hood was rusting. 
10900 mi Bubbling in paint along front of hood, apparently a common problem and was repaired under warranty. 
32300 mi Hood paint bubbling, completely resprayed under warranty 
1000 mi

US $300
More than 20 small defects in the paint that required wet sanding and buffing. 
1000 mi Hood and roof required re-paint due to defects in original factory paint. 
34000 mi Paint bubbling on hood 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

58000 mi

US $340
Rear view mirror developed loud rattle and was replaced. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

33000 mi Blistering/bubbling paint on leading edge of hood caused by aluminum corrosion/contamination before paint at the factory. 
31200 mi Dealer installed Foam Padding under Right Rear Speaker. After returning home, I discovered the dealership reinstalled the speaker backwards and left it unhooked. I correctly reinstalled the speaker and now enjoy rattle free music. Installed Foam Padding under Right Rear Speaker 
2000 mi I had a small spot where there were bubbles in the paint.  

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

25420 mi Only problem is hood lip corrosion which seems to be a "feature". 
5000 mi RUST ON THE SEAM UNDER THE HOOD AND TRUNK LID. FORD AUTHORIZED TO REPAINT HOOD N TRUNK. HOOD IS STARTING TO RUST ALONG THE SEAM AGAIN, SO BACK TO THE DEALER IT GOES. DEALER WONT REPLACE HOOD THEY WILL ONLY REPAIR IT THIS WOULD OF BEEN THE THIRD TRIP TO THE BODYSHOP.GOOD BYE MUSTANG GOOD BYE FORD! 
43900 mi Driver's side seat adjustment lever constantly fell off after previous repair. Dealer either replaced or repaired lever and reattached it to seat. 
53500 mi Showed dealer rust/oxidation to front hood corners on 5/17. Was told that warranty only covers body for 36 months/36,000 miles and we must pay to have repaired. Corporate office contacted. Class Action Suit problemrnas listed in NY Times 5/13 
56000 mi

US $100
Hood defect repaired and painted by Dealer. 
30000 mi rattling sound from dashboard, screeching sound on side window 
51000 mi

US $150
Outside vents clogged and caused water to pour into the floorplan. Been a problem on Mustangs since 2005. 
1320 mi Several marks on the paint. First trip to dealer revealed they could not be touched up, repainting of the affected areas is necessary. Have to book another appointment with paint shop. 
2480 mi Second trip to body shop. They wet sanded and buffed which improved but not removed the defects. A complete paint job is required. Decided to live with problem and will try to fix it myself over time. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

supercharged 550hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

24000 mi Weather striping from convertible top had peeled loose. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

4236 mi Noisy convertible top dealer found no insulation o n brackets and repaired 
4960 mi Door makes a noise, dealer inserted foam or something and did not fix. Going to return next day to attempt again. 
4960 mi Door rattle fixed by tightening door 
6820 mi Door rattle 
6920 mi Door rattled again; replaced latch system; door rattle stopped 
18280 mi Steering wheel buttons rubbing paint off 
22000 mi Leaking from convertible top - gasket over windshield needs to be replaced. Car is 1 month out of warranty and Ford will not cover. 
22200 mi

US $150
Fixed leaking top after dealer agreed to split the cost. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

96000 mi

US $50
Rear window detached from convertible top. Re-attached window. 
155391 mi

US $2500
Back window fell out. Top replaced. 
13640 mi Rear seat both window seals pull loose from convertible edge 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

37900 mi The glove compartment and dashboard make occasional squeaks. 

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2011 Ford Mustang Body Problems

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