| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Ford Mustang repairs by problem area
Engine (12%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 136 repairs.
2012 Ford Mustang engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (63%)
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.
2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
444-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 30200 mi US $85 |
Replaced failed bank 1 oxygen sensor |
| 5240 mi | Wire in harness that supports camshaft timing came loose causing engine misfires and severe performance degradation. Took a lot of time to find the root cause of problem. Several hours of electrical and computer tests. |
| 12400 mi | Pulley system and serpentine belt needed to be replaced after original pulley system failed. Parts ordered and replaced under warranty. |
2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 69000 mi US $8000 |
Engine developed rod knock. Requires full bottom-end rebuild. |
| 57040 mi C $30 |
Car went into "limp mode" on on-ramp of highway while travelling at 30-35 mph. Was about to call roadside assistance, but restarted the car and it started. It did not throw a diagnostic code. Did some research and: replaced engine air filter, cleaned MAF sensor and throttle body with MAF sensor cleaner. Has not re-occurred in 30 days so far. |
| 35000 mi US $227 |
Oxygen sensor went bad. |
| 53000 mi US $1100 |
2 Bad O2 Sensors and had all 8 spark plugs replaced. |
| 22200 mi | Knock-like sound when engine is cold coming from accessory area |
2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 7000 mi | A connecting rod bolt came loose and failed at approximately 7000 miles. The motor was replaced under warranty. Repeat trips back were needed to clear a misfire code cause by not resetting the crankshaft position sensor. |
| 32000 mi | I noticed water pump started leaking on arrival at the dealership for maintenance, water pump was replaced under warranty. |
| 25200 mi | Water pump failed - replaced under warranty by the dealer |
| 70000 mi US $700 |
Replaced water pump due to leak. |
| 19000 mi | Fuel system throwing a CEL. Needed both fuel sending units in the gas tank replaced. Gas gauge reads inaccurately. |
| 46000 mi US $185 |
Exhaust leaking water. I think the mufflers are rusted out. |
2012 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | Engine tick got progressively worse as time went on. For replaced the engine with a new remanufactured engine due to the time involved in not being able to find the tick in a timely manner. They replaced the water pump, belt, pulleys crank 2 |
| 79116 mi US $426 |
Replace water pump |
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