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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Ford Mustang

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19000 mi No blower at the floor vent. The dealer replaced the vent door actuator in February, 2012. The same problem recurred in December, 2012 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

43000 mi Air bag light was on - Found B0028:13 in RCM hard fault. PP Test G found high resistance in airbag 4.780HM (passenger seat side airbag). Replaced RF seat side airbag and RF seat trim. 
64000 mi

US $700
One of the three blend door actuators, located behind the glovebox, went bad and was replaced. Driver's side seat motor was bad and required replacement of entire power seat track, a $400 part and a $300 repair. 
106000 mi

US $300
A/C was blowing much warmer on driver's side then passenger side - diagnosed as system being 8 ounces low. 
108000 mi

US $2000
Previous A/C problem not fixed, eventually diagnosed as a leaking evaporator core, which requires the removal of the entire dashboard to replace - 10 hours of labor + parts. 
138000 mi

US $300
Motor that adjusts the airflow in the dash broke, leaving air only going out the Defrost. 2 hours of repair work + $50 part fixed it. 
150000 mi

US $1400
A/C compressor failed finally, after 10 years/150k miles. 
9920 mi Airbag sensor in drivers seat failed requiring removal of seat cover and testing. Ordered new sensor and module for airbag. Will return in 1 week to dealer to have it installed. 
23000 mi Auto up windows go half way up then back down. Intermittent. 
1240 mi Air bag light was on. Took it in. They had to order parts for a passenger airbag. They came in the next day (June 30th) but I had plans for the car. Will be fixed next tuesday. 
1612 mi Airbag fixed. Power seat wouldn't move back. Seat motor replaced under warranty. 
6200 mi Passenger side seat motor died. Replaced under warranty. 
35340 mi airbag replaced due to recall 
13200 mi

US $150
The rear view camera had stopped working. During this trip they installed the new camera. 
2100 mi Footwell LED light out. Light and harness replaced. 
3000 mi Radio display was scratched badly during pre-delivery prep. Service department claims this issue has to be resolved between me and the sales department as it is not a warranty repair. 
5000 mi Claimed it wasn't scratched 
2480 mi Passenger side door sill light didn't work... was unplugged. 
6000 mi Car used to auto switch to usb when plugged in, but no longer does so. Was told after checking that that is normal operation and couldn't explain why it ever did so. Auto dimming mirror not dimming on road at night. They tested with flashlight in the garage and it dims, so told no problem. 
26000 mi Passenger seat motor not working correctly. 
13000 mi

US $275
Battery apparently shorted out. Diagnosis indicated that and a new battery fixed the problem. 
11000 mi driver side window... auto up switch and window regulator replaced 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

23000 mi phone system needed upgrading or resetting voice output stopped. repair completed 
74000 mi

US $700
No cold air 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

71500 mi no cold air coming out when ac was on 
31900 mi Installed Foam Padding under Right Rear Speaker 
160000 mi

US $119
Engine slow to start below 20*f. Replaced battery with new motocraft battery. 
1000 mi Airbag warning light remained on. Replaced drivers side airbag. 
13700 mi

US $181
Old battery had leaked and died. The leak was so bad that could not unscrew the nut with minimal tools I had so had to get it done with the dealer during regular oil change and maintenance work such as tire rotation etc. 
24300 mi AC FLOOR DOOR MOTOR REPLACED UPON STARTUP KNOCKING NOISE COMES FROM DASH AND WHEN AC IS TURNED ON BATTERY SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAK AROUND THE LEADS. SERVICING AND CLEANING DONE 
36000 mi

US $1200
Driver seat air bag fault light 
37000 mi

US $270
AC FLOOR DOOR MOTOR REPLACED UPON STARTUP KNOCKING NOISE COMES FROM DASH AND WHEN AC IS TURNED ON. 2 had been replaced in 2015. One final also replaced now 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

4500 mi Last week I had it to the dealer to repair the airbag light. The sensor under the passenger seat was the culprit. They changed the oil at the same time. That's it for problems. 
12400 mi The Door Blend Actuator makes a clicking sound for about seconds but I'm not about to disassemble my dash to find the problem. 
78000 mi

US $500
Power seat motor for forward and back adjustment failed. Replacement only comes as a complete assembly 
39000 mi Driver and Passenger Seat adjustments quit working. Dealer said that they never encountered this problem before and did not have repair parts in stock. Dealer diagnosed problem -1st day, ordered parts-Repaired seats on 3rd day. 
67400 mi Temperature door motor malfunctioned. 
97000 mi Inop windshield washers. Dealership charged wife to diagnose it as faulty windshield washer pump motor. Since warranty expired in June it would cost $400. Declined. Ordered Motorcraft pump, will replace it myself. 
123000 mi

US $600
Windshield washers didn't work. Squirrels had chewed through wiring between multifunction switch and pump. Windshield pump wiring harness replaced. 
40000 mi

US $100
Loud noise (resonating) when A/C was on and car was at 65-75 mph. A/C blower pulled and replaced. 
35100 mi Motor for electric seat was not working properly, making noise when used. Dealership evaluated, suggested replacement. Part was not in stock, ordered for replacement. Replacement of motor for seat adjustment 
70000 mi Passenger-side power seat was making a clicking noise when the seat was slid back. The dealer diagnosed this as a faulty power seat track. This occurred in late May, the seat track was on national back order until the end of June. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

supercharged 550hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

1000 mi Airbag module failed. Part backordered for three weeks then repaired. Unsafe to drive without functioning airbag so car at shop entire time. 
5000 mi Power seat stopped functioning 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

37000 mi

US $400
Vents were making "clacking" noise trying to open, dealer replaced failed blend door solenoid under dash 
39000 mi

US $650
Heated seats failed, electronic HVAC module replaced 
54000 mi

US $2000
AC compressor died, sent fragments throughout rest of system, full system rebuild required. 
4236 mi Drivers electric seat intermittently would not go forward and back. Dealer replaced seat track and motor under warranty Passenger electric seat would not go up or down in height. Dealer replaced track and motor under warranty. 
66000 mi

US $120
Corrosion on positive battery/cable. Required replacement of battery harness -$305, battery -$120. Cable broke off at terminal end. Ford paid for the cable because corrosion was missed/not communicated during multiple oil change/inspection. 
13300 mi Motor for seat movement failed (shorted out) 
15500 mi driver side seat motor needed replacement. 
21200 mi motor for seat movement on passenger front seat stopped working. Replacement motor unit was installed. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

7440 mi Starter run on, plus tries to restart too quickly and starter grinds 
13840 mi Back ground "white noise" from head unit of the SHAKER Radio with nav even with nothing turned on,just key inserted into ignition. Replaced everything they could But not get rid of it so classified as:normal" sound with the unit.??? 
1000 mi The airbag light came on and they re-seated the connector to the driver's side impact airbag underneath the driver's seat to "fix" it. The light came back on the next day. 
6000 mi Airbag light, driver seat airbag module ordered, to be installed when it arrives. Airbag light previously unresolved - parts ordered; driver's seat airbag module replaced, problem solved. 
125000 mi

US $30
Replaced floor door mode door actuator. 
16200 mi

US $30
Air bag light on. Replaced sensor. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

16000 mi Gas guage would go from 1/4 tank to empty and warning light would go from 50 miles to 10 or less miles with no warning. Dealer replaced sending unit in gas tank. 
101000 mi

US $35
Rear power window motor replaced 
14000 mi power driver seat stopped adjusting forward/back. 

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2011 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

94000 mi

US $125
Leak investigated, not found. Recharge done. 
2360 mi HID Ballast malfunction causing HID light to flicker and then go out. They replaced ballast. 
42000 mi

US $600
Need new air cond. hose and freon 

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2011 Ford Mustang Electrical Problems

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