Ford Mustang Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Ford Mustang reliability information provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Ford Mustangs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Ford Mustangs that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Ford Mustang lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Mustang has been recently.
See what our members say about Ford Mustang lemon odds and brand reputation.
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Ford Mustang Lemon Odds and Nada Odds through March 31, 2013
General NotesNote the sample sizes in the right column. For a precise Nada Odds, it'd be best to have 50+ cars. For Lemon Odds, 100+. In most cases the sample sizes are between 25 and 35, and differences of less than six points are probably not meaningful. This is especially a factor with the "Lemon Odds," where nearly all scores are low.That said, the Lemon Odds figures are probably much lower than many people suspected, so we've posted them. Similarly, the Nada Odds are probably higher than many people suspected. Even with the least reliable cars in this results set your odds of no repairs would be better than one in three. Surprised? MethodologyThe samples include cars for which we have at least nine months of data in the past year. The "Nada-odds" are adjusted based on the average number of months of data per car. These stats are very close to what they'd be if we included only cars with a full year of data.
Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Recalls and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars |
| 44 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 12900 miles driven2012 | Ford Mustang | ||
| 25 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 23100 miles driven2011 | Ford Mustang automatic | Join or sign in to view | |
| 39 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 25800 miles driven2011 | Ford Mustang manual | ||
| 39 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 30900 miles driven2010 | Ford Mustang | ||
| 26 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 38300 miles driven2008 | Ford Mustang | Join or sign in to view | |
| 34 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 42900 miles driven2007 | Ford Mustang | Join or sign in to view | |
| 32 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 60100 miles driven2006 | Ford Mustang | Join or sign in to view | |
Competing Car Model Lemon Odds and Nada Odds Results through March 31, 2013
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Ford Mustang
| Brand Reputation of the Ford Mustang: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Coupe 412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Always been a mustang fan at heart |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
The Mustang name is an icon, not just a name. The history of the vehicle evokes grandeur. |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
durability, reliability, performance |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I find that Ford produces a quality product. I have owned a number of then and found them very reliable |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Over 40 years of continous history much of it record breaking and very colourful. It defined the early pony car and survived fuel crunchs, tightening emission standards and downsizing (mustang II) while its competitors died. |
| 2005 | 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Ford has been building great Mustangs since 1964 |
| Brand Reputation of the Ford Mustang: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2003 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
I see way too many of these things around. Most are the V6 variant which is just sad. I really feel like the wide variety of engines and packages dilutes the Mustang brand too much. I really think it is a poser car. |
