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2013 Ford Mustang repairs by problem area
Engine (8%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (23%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 95 repairs.
2013 Ford Mustang repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
444-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Ford Mustang in California, United States Jul 2016 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Apr 201712000 mi | Replaced rear gear set- Noisy | ||
| Ford Mustang in Florida, United States Aug 2014 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Oct 201431200 mi | Transmission vent tube valve bad and loose. Was leaking trans fluid. Fixed under warranty. Drained and refilled trans. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Connecticut, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 20148000 mi | TracKey posing problem with emmissions testing and occasional misfiring. Brought to local Ford Dealer and they said the TracKey voided the warranty. Going back and forth with Ford about the key and trying to reestablish warranty. | ||
2013 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
420-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Ford Mustang in California, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 201416500 mi | Exhaust was leaking. Clamps were loose and pipes were not properly aligned | ||
| Oct 201422500 mi | Front Lower control arms were the reason of very annoying noise. Ford has a TSB out and they replace both parts with an updated design that include heat shields to minimize damage to bushings | ||
| Apr 201529000 mi | Differential, there is a vent or relief valve on the driver side that gets plugged leading to over pressure and oil leak, differential was all stained | ||
| May 201879000 miUS $550 | Water pump was making grinding noises since the morning. While driving back home this noise became louder and suddenly stopped. Steam started to show under the hood indicating a major leak. Car was towed to a dealership. Pump and top radiator hose was replaced. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Georgia, United States Nov 2012 - May 2017 | |||
| Oct 201528300 mi | Lower control arm bushings worn. Lower control arms were replaced as per a TSB. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Nevada, United States Apr 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013 | Bought car new. Told sales rep the car did not blow cold air. Took unit back after I realized air would not get cold-42-45 degrees. Engineer called-could not repair. Finally traded car. Will never buy a Ford again-they lost my business. | ||
2013 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
420-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Ford Mustang in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
| May 201523000 mi | SYNC stopped working, they had to replace the SYNC module. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Florida, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jan 201417000 mi | Heavy vibration developed at highway speeds, similar to a wheel out of balance (ex: lost a balance weight). Dealer balanced tires, no fix. Determined pinion bearings in rear end had worn abnormally. Rebuilt rear-end (all bearings, etc.) | ||
| Ford Mustang in Michigan, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 201424000 mi | Lower control arms replaced again | ||
| Jul 201427300 mi | Lower control arms bad again | ||
| Mar 201534000 mi | Repaint hood (paint was bubbling). Paint was bubbling again days after the repaint Replaced leather that was falling apart. Fixed bad gauges. | ||
| Apr 201534000 mi | Bubbling paint never fully repaired. | ||
| Ford Mustang in California, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201514800 mi | Left front control arm replaced due to squeaking over speed bumps and deep driveway gutters. Had the Sync system software updated to a new version due to functional problems with my iPod connected to the USB port. Stuck on indexing, telling me voice commands weren't available, and occasional non-responsive to voice commands. | ||
| May 201519000 mi | Several attempts were needed to install Sync update v4.4. Strange system behavior seems cured after 3rd update attempt. Note this is a new update from what I previously reported. | ||
| Jun 201519000 mi | Sync system will not play the requested song, even though it repeats / confirms the correct song title to me. It then proceeds to play a different song. Tech understands but could not solve the problem. I have another appointment scheduled Update: I have since discovered that the problem with Sync playing the wrong song only occurs when the system is set to shuffle play. If I say "Shuffle Off" and then request a specific song by title, Sync will play the correct song. Seems to be a logic fault that activates the shuffle function upon request of the first song instead of after it. | ||
| Nov 201634800 mi | Lower control arm replaced due to noise Center rear view mirror developed loud rattle | ||
| Aug 202175000 miUS $50 | Replaced rear stabilizer bar bushings due to extreme squeaking. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Wyoming, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201514000 mi | Back trunk panel paint was bubbling, replaced. Back trunk panel paint was bubbling, replaced. Battery went bad. Replaced | ||
| Ford Mustang in Delaware, United States May 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 201313000 mi | Lower Right Control Arm replaced under warranty. TSB on control arms. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Iowa, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| May 201511900 mi | Blower motor replaced. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Arizona, United States Feb 2019 - Dec 2021 | |||
| May 201961097 mi | C/S transmission grinds when shifting in 5th gear. Found 2nd gear and 5th gear damage, synchros damage, bearing damage present as well. Replaced transmission assembly. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Washington, United States Aug 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Nov 201720000 mi | The issue was grinding sound when shift gear. The dealer rebuilt the whole transmission. | ||
| Ford Mustang in California, United States Apr 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Sep 201330000 mi | Driver side power seat panel broke loose. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 2017624000 miUS $990 | differential/pinion gear rebuild Replace wheel bearing | ||
| May 201767000 miUS $900 | Driver side electric seat - bad motor - replace the entire seat rail | ||
| Ford Mustang in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201314000 mi | Replace LCA under TSB | ||
| Ford Mustang in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 20134000 mi | Rear taillight defect with the blackout treatment which was applied unevenly | ||
| Jul 20139700 mi | Dealer replaced speaker grill that kept coming off. | ||
| Jan 20144800 mi | Replace front bumper cover due to warp along top edge. First repair unsatisfactory. Second trip fixed the issue. | ||
| Sep 201424000 mi | Grinding noise coming from rear. Noise still there and will have to take it in in October | ||
| Oct 201425000 mi | Rear carrier bearings replaced | ||
| Feb 201530000 mi | Rear view vibration mirror. Mirror replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201534000 mi | Trunk wiring to trunk lid gets caught in the trunk lid when closing the trunk. Dealer taped up the wiring. | ||
| Aug 201535700 mi | Drivers seat cover, top, piping wore prematurely on premium leather covers. Dealer replaced. | ||
| Dec 201540000 mi | Stability control light comes on and flashes slowing car down and causing wobbling in the wheels. Dealer could not find the problem as it's very intermittent. | ||
| May 201646000 mi | Rear deck panel started delaminating a few months after basic warranty expired. Dealer replaced the part out of good faith. | ||
| Nov 201650200 mi | Rear end howling upon deceleration. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| May 20132000 mi | Crank Position Sensor Replaced. 2 ECU updates that didn't work before installation of the CPS. | ||
| Apr 201410500 mi | Water was leaking through the wheel well. The dealer sealed up the wheel well. | ||
| Jul 201412300 mi | Radio delaminated Differential breather tube was leaking. Lower Control Arm squeaking/grunting. Update: later went away on its own. | ||
| Aug 201413000 mi | Radio replaced to fix faceplate delamination. | ||
| Sep 201414000 mi | Paint bubbling on hood and rear decklid rubbing on bumper causing paint to rub off. Decklid and hood to be repainted. Decklid was adjusted Paint bubbling on hood | ||
| Oct 201414000 mi | Water sloshing in rear passenger quarter panel. Dealer says it's gas. | ||
| Nov 201414000 mi | Brakes applied themselves via the Traction Control System/Stability Control while driving normally and for 30+ seconds. Pulled vehicle to the right. Going through LEMON LAW. Car is Junk | ||
| Mar 201515000 mi | Opened drain hole in rear passenger quarter panel to prevent water from sloshing around. | ||
| Jun 201518000 mi | Differential breather tubed cleaned and diff fluid level checked | ||
| Sep 201520000 miUS $80 | Left rear brake pads where down to metal due to the slide pins malfunctioning. Replaced slide pins and brake pads. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Michigan, United States Jan 2013 - May 2018 | |||
| Sep 201517000 mi | Car became hard to shift at high rpms and then 5th started grinding badly. MT82 transmission was completely replaced. To prevent the problem in the future I had a Ford Racing billet short shifter installed. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Arkansas, United States Jan 2013 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Feb 20143300 mi | Rear End gear noise. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Missouri, United States Dec 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Feb 20132000 mi | When at 2500rpms, car would stutter and check engine light would flash. Problem was intermiitent. Driver side seat belt anchor makes metal-on-metal, LOUD rattle. Could not isolate it to a specific speed, temperature, or road conditions. | ||
| Aug 201420000 mi | Seat belt anchor rattle never fixed. | ||
| Ford Mustang in New Mexico, United States May 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201412000 mi | Ergonomics of interior are poor. Knee rests against center stack and causes pain in drives longer than one hour. I could no longer tolerate it. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Nov 20135000 mi | Made adjustment to cam sensor | ||
| Ford Mustang in Alaska, United States Jun 2012 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Aug 2012 | Small paint bubble on driver's door handle when I picked it up | ||
| Oct 2021114800 mi | both rear calipers leaking Evap system leak | ||
2013 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States Nov 2014 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Nov 201415000 mi | AM radio reception terrible when moving. When stopped, crystal clear. Dealer diag a loose antenna base, fixed under warranty, OK. | ||
| Jun 201518000 mi | Drivers door rattle. Needs to be tighter latching. Dealer cannot duplicate problem. Not fixed. | ||
| Aug 201625900 miUS $400 | Defective, leaky waterpump. Replaced with correct aftermarket unit and updated OEM overflow hose. Flush and refill. Dealer could not look at it on a Saturday but Ford eventually reimbursed total cost ($400). | ||
| Jan 201835000 mi | Rattle in rear suspension over every bump. Not items in the trunk or spare tire. Probably rear sway bar bushings or similar. Not fixed, will wait till summer for complete diagnosis. Summer here, rattle gone. Could be wheels a bit loose, noticed when switching out to summers. Sprayed all rubber bushings with silicone spray also. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Florida, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Feb 201549100 mi | Rear differential bearing seal leaked, covered under TSB. | ||
| Oct 201681800 miUS $500 | Condenser line lower | ||
| Ford Mustang in North Dakota, United States Jun 2017 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Apr 201856000 miUS $200 | Shuddering from rear axle during low-speed turns after complete stop. Differential fluid changed, friction modifier added. Issue resolved. | ||
| Ford Mustang in North Carolina, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Jun 20175000 mi | The Takata airbag inflator was replaced under recall. | ||
2013 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Ford Mustang in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201753000 mi | Rear differential had to be rebuilt, which was still covered under drivetrain warranty. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2012 - Oct 2016 | |||
| May 20135000 mi | Image projected by the 'pony' puddle light had become distorted. | ||
| Jul 20138500 mi | A kinked vent tube caused the differential to leak fluid. Repair was simple and finished quickly. | ||
| Sep 201311000 mi | Rear differential began leaking again. Dealer determined it was a pinion seal and replaced seal. Leak has not recurred to date. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 20134332 mi | Heard a squeaking from the rear suspension. Repair tech found a bushing out of place in the rear sway bar. Steering Wheel controls stopped working. Tech found a connector in the steering column had come loose. | ||
| Jun 201686000 miUS $400 | Rear axle seals leaking. | ||
| Ford Mustang in Florida, United States May 2012 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 20133900 mi | The heater stopped working. While at the dealer's shop, it started working again. The service advisor said the mechanic could't find the problem, it fixed itself. So far,the heater has worked perfectly. | ||
| May 20135000 mi | Leak in heater hose. Dealer didn't stock part. Took 4 days to locate a hose. This is unsatisfactory! | ||
2013 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible
supercharged 662hp 5.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Ford Mustang in New Jersey, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Jul 20178000 miUS $900 | Replace main SYNC circuit board | ||
2013 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible
420-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Ford Mustang in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 20122000 mi | electric steering box replaced | ||
| Feb 201522000 mi | replace rack and pinion | ||
| Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201622000 miUS $119 | Distorted lens for LH mirror puddle lamp display-distorted image of "Mustang" projected-cosmetic issue only-lamp was functional but I elected to have it repaired anyway to correct image distortion | ||
| Aug 201622600 mi | Update SYNC infortainment system to new software to resolve problem with playing MP3 filesvia USB | ||
2013 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Ford Mustang in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201517980 mi | read lower control arm problems on mustangs and TSB on issue. took in before warranty to get repaired with upgraded lower control arm--preventative measure for when off warranty and no charge. | ||
2013 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible
305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Dec 201317360 mi | Ford sync gets into bad state for some USB flash drives. In cold weather, some USB flash drives exhibits read errors and ford sync is not equipped to deal with file system errors. Problem remedied with better USB flash drive. | ||
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