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Ford Mustang Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2015 - 2017 Ford Mustang |
Best
137%
Worst
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 2013 - 2014 Ford Mustang |
Best
66%
Worst
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 2010 - 2012 Ford Mustang |
Best
66%
Worst
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 2005 - 2009 Ford Mustang |
Best
45%
Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Ford Mustang
| Ford Mustang Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
Much improved interior materials that should last as well as decent to good reliability from last iteration of the Mustang. full 2010 Ford Mustang review |
| 2007 | 2dr Convertible 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
This is my third Mustang. My first two held up very well and I expect no less from this one. I did research reliability before my purchase and found nothing to deter me from my purchase. full 2007 Ford Mustang review |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Forged-internal engine can withstand any mod you throw at it. Reliability has improved significantly over previous-generation Mustangs. full 2007 Ford Mustang review |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
Other than one small electrical issue the car has been flawless. full 2006 Ford Mustang review |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
One hiccup when first purchased, since then not a lick of trouble. The chassis is solid. full 2006 Ford Mustang review |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
easy and cheap maintenance full 2006 Ford Mustang review |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
A relatively simple car with good performance, yet is cheap to own. full 2005 Ford Mustang review |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Front engine, rear wheel drive. Proven and true. full 2005 Ford Mustang review |
| 2003 | 2dr Convertible 190-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Consumer Reports rated the Mustang V6 as average or above average for reliability. full 2003 Ford Mustang review |
| Ford Mustang Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
I have little faith in Ford reliability over the long haul (compared to that of my Toyotas). full 2007 Ford Mustang review |
| 2006 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
At 20,000 miles the AC unit had gone out twice, the fuel system had to be replaced (not just one part, I mean ALL of the fuel system), and the final straw was when the car had an electrical problem no one knew how to fix. full 2006 Ford Mustang review |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Problems with the CD player, fuel tank, fuel pump, rattling interior/suspension and overall very cheap feeling interior. full 2005 Ford Mustang review |
| 2003 | 2dr Coupe supercharged 390hp 4.6L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
usually by 60k miles they squeak or rattle. a usual place for this is the windows, they squeak a lot. also some people with modifications have had belts snap. full 2003 Ford Mustang review |
