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2017 Ford Mustang repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 31 repairs.
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2017 Ford Mustang engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 310hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

2500 mi

US $100
Rats chewed two of the coil pack wires and car went into limp mode, running on two cylinders. It was not covered under warranty. But, my comprehensive insurance covered the $1000 bill beyond my deductible. Really fed up with the solutions to keep critters from eating the soy based wire looms. 

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2017 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

526-horsepower 5.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

11300 mi The engine that was replaced had been using a quart of oil every 900 miles. The new one has used none in its first 1,200 miles. 
13000 mi Hole in #8. Ford voided the warranty because I bought after market JLT CAI with there tune and it burned a hole in #8. I am rebuilding the motor on my own. The dealer wanted $20000 for a new motor. 
14000 mi Check engine light. P0430 cat code. said come come later. still have a problem 
14000 mi

US $166
code p0430 cat code. dealer says coolent leak in upper rad hose And Tee connector. $790. $150 for the diag.I said no to the repair. my cost of the parts are $85. They did not fix the cats. 
15000 mi

US $580
codes cleared. could not find the leak 

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2017 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

435-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

15000 mi Engine needed to be replaced. Original issue as a CEL and a miss. Investigation found # 7 piston had (lightly) been contacting the head. Bore was damaged. 

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2017 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

435-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

20000 mi Head gasket replacement on passenger side of vehicle 
10521 mi PCM reported misfire on cylinder 8 (P0300, P0316). There is a TSB for this error, so the manifold inlet assembly was replaced, along with 6 nuts and 10 "o" rings. 

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2017 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

435-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

2000 mi AC quit while parked on a backed up highway for nearly an hour at 114 degrees. The intake air temp and head temperature were very high. Cooling fans didn't sound like they were running. Once traffic started moving, engine temp spiked, then rapidly cooled down. Appointment made with dealer who found a ground wire had pulled out of the fan circuit, causing both fans to fail to engage. 

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2017 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

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