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2010 Ford Mustang Problems and Repair Histories

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2010 Ford Mustang 53 Mustangs, 9.8 months of data per Mustang, average 26600 miles

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

supercharged 540hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2012   First odometer entry
Nov 2012 0 Air conditioning vent motor making clicking noises upon start up. Replaced under warranty. 

 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 1000   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 2000 0 auto-dim mirror didn't headlights aimed at ground 
Aug 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 1000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 30000 0 Had a slight noise under engine. They just lubricated the motor and seems to fix the problem 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 1000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 22000 0 The HVAC blend door actuator had slipped off its track, causing a clicking noise when the air vent selection was changed to a certain setting. The part was replaced without tearing the dash apart. 
Nov 2011 39000 0 driver side seat cushion experienced a tear, which permitted the seat frame to be felt when sitting; replaced seat cushion 
Jan 2012 40300 0 replaced passenger seat airbag module (SRS service needed light was on) 
Aug 2012 51500 0 Driver side seat belt "helper arm" would not stay in position, allowing for belt to drop behind the front seat. 
Mar 2013 58000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Iowa, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 6000 0 Synch System Needed to be updated 
Mar 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 6000 0 Approximately 2100 miles after oil change, oil life meter was down to 5%. Dealer reset meter. Meter only reset to 60% after oil change rather than 100%. 
Oct 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Missouri, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 37000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 39000 30 blend door actuator i cant believe this is going out on a ton of 2010 mustangs. 1. Lower the glove compartment. 2. Disconnect the temperature blend door actuator electrical connector. 3. Remove the 2 temperature blend door actuator  

 

Ford Mustang in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 57000 0 Clicking sound when using ventilation system. Worn rear brake pads 
Mar 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2011 12000   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 16000 0 Loud clicking noise in dash when first started or when switching to vent position. Dealer's mechanic replaced the HVAC floor mode door actuator. Repair was done under warranty. When cold outside and the first trip of the day, the transmission is difficult to shift into second and third gear. Clunks and resist being shift into gear. Must double clutch into those two gears to avoid long term transmission damage. 
Mar 2013 18000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 2000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 4000 0 Car is hard to start after stalling out in lst gear after waiting for light to change. 
Jul 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 15000 0 Air bag sensor in driver seat replaced...light was on 
Jul 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Manitoba, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 3100   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 4340 0 smart junction box replaced. Lights now turn on. 
Apr 2011 6820 0 change sjb, but was not the problem. haven't had time to take it back 
Feb 2012 12980 0 abs module failed 
Dec 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Rhode Island, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2012 19000   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 19000 0 Significant corrosion was forming under the paint at the weld seam between the outer and inner sheet metal panels of the hood. 

 

Ford Mustang in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 0   First odometer entry
May 2010 6300 0 Rattle or creaking coming from behind the radio and behind the instrument cluster. Dealer can hear it but does not know how to fix it. Does not do it all the time. 
Oct 2011 18700 0 Noise behind the radio when a/c or heat was turned on. Dealer replaced a relay that fixed the problem  
Sep 2012 28000 0 Paint was peeling on both sides of the rear window. rear window had to be removed, re-painted and rear window re-installed. 
Mar 2013 33000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 1860   First odometer entry
May 2010 11000 0 replaced radio, hissing from radio 
Sep 2010 17360 0 Passenger side drain on windshield not emptying. 
Apr 2012 34720 0 paint bubble on leading edge of hood clunking sound going over small bumps. Steering feeling vague. 
Dec 2012 42160   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 4000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 4000 0 Heat does not maintain as constant a temperature as it should. No service bulletin for this symptom so did not have the car examined ... my belief is the dealer would not find a problem ... needs to be broken to get it fixed. 
Jun 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 2000 0 wheel had a blemish radio face had scratches 
Dec 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 4000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 10000 0 Car was not running well; seemed to want to stall out after stopping at red lights, etc. After a few days the "wrench light" on the control panel came on. Throttle control module replaced and all is well. 
Mar 2013 25000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in United Arab Emirates
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 0 Car did not start. The instrument panel was faulty (not communicating) and replaced. Dealer replaced free of charge by taking the part from an other new car to avoid downtime (ford stock was empty; 10-15 day delivery time) 
Mar 2011 6820 0 The spare wheel cover / interior carpet in the boot was almost pierced by the vertical screw bar holding the sparewheel in place. With duct-tape on the inside I fixed a piece of plastic to protect the cover from piercing further. 
Dec 2011 12400 0 I brought the car in to fix a rattle coming from the dashboard area at 1200 to 1700rpm while the engine is under load. The root cause was a loose fuel line clip. Fixing the clip solved the problem. 
Apr 2012 15500   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 3000 0 Tank overflowed while filling it (2nd time!) and it triggered the check engine soon light. It threw code #P0451 for evaporative system malfunction. 05-09 Mustangs have had similar problems as the automatic shut-off doesn't always work. 
Mar 2013 14000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 5000 0 oil gauge on computer showed 4 percent life remaining; reset computer 
Mar 2013 26000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 1000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 1300 0 Small brake fluid leak caused by faulty fitting located aft of front driver side wheel. 
Mar 2013 16000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 0   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 4340 120 Passenger side window, needed new motor. Stuck in down postion. Felt like the engine was backfiring. Reported muffler missing baffle or something. They said nothing wrong, but I asked for a mechanic to listen. They heard ticking noise and said needed new muffler on order. 
Jul 2012 14260 1600 Clutch replaced. 

 

Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 0 HVAC blender actuator door clicking and sticking. Dealer replaced blender actuator door. I see this is a design flaw as it's the most consistent issue with the 2012 'Stang. 
May 2011 800 at 211 miles over warranty I leaned back into driver seat to pull phone out of my front pocket. Lumbar support pops/breaks away from inner seat frame. $800 for new part. Didn't fix it. Now its just loose in the seat and non functional. 
Mar 2013 55000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 5000 0 Tire Pressure Sensor R/F faulty 
Mar 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 4000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 21000 0 The stitching started coming out of the leather seat back. Ford sent the dealer a new seatback, installed free of charge to me. 
Dec 2011 29000 0 1st, 3rd, 5th gear syncros were bad, throw out bearing was bad, and clutch was burned. all deemed warranty issues. 
Dec 2012 50000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Coupe

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 25000 0 Battery acid leak. Dealer replaced the battery and one of the connectors under warranty. 
Jan 2012 26000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 17000   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 36300 0 blend air actuator had to be replaced. broken part making loud clack noise in vent. 
Jan 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 6000   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 37000 0 Lumbar support of drivers seat needed replacing 
Dec 2012 42000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 10000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 20500 0 HVAC blender actuator door clunking upon start-up of vehicle. Dealer replaced blender actuator door.  
Mar 2013 35000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 10100 0 Window weatherstip at side view mirror folded on its self Weatherstrip replaced 
Mar 2013 41540   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 1000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 3000 0 Belt chirp on startup (intermittent) along with bearing sound during running. I was told they heard nothing, that I was "over protective" of car, and they miswrote the work order. I believe idler pulley has faulty bearing. Time will tell. 
Mar 2011 13000 0 Chirp & bearing noise from 3/2010 became worse. It was the crankshaft pulley: rubber center was coming apart - replaced.  latch for console storage area replaced. It had been working, but did not close entirely properly. The latch then stopped working. It still does not close entirely properly, but latch now works. The fan motor was also replaced as having a bad bearing. 
Jul 2011 15700 0 The screws had fallen out of the engine shield in the tire wheel-well and was catching on the tire during sharper turns. The part was replaced. 
Mar 2013 31000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 3000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 4000 0 Fuel pump replacement. Car stalling out at random times. 
Sep 2010 12000 0 Drivers seat material ripping 
Jan 2011 26000 0 replace vacuum module 

 

Ford Mustang in Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 16740 0 The AC was making noise when starting the engine then it stopped. Supposed to be a ventilation motor to open the ventilations. The motor was changed. when I press on the brake pedal I heard a noise on the transmission automatic handle area. It was the solenoid for the break lock for the transmission 
Jun 2012 26660   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Districto Federal, Mexico
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 1860   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 4340 0 Headlamps flicker on their own, even with the car closed and locked. 
Aug 2011 5140 0 Central computer that controls all lights of the car was replaced under warranty 
Mar 2013 15500   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Arkansas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 24000 0 Light on the doorsill (under where it says 'Mustang') wasn't lighting up all the lights so the color displays incorrectly... like if it was supposed to be blue, it was green, etc. Told they didn't see it (though it's obvious). Center console is rattling bad (gets worse when it's hot outside, doesn't rattle that bad during the winter). Told they could replicate though it always happens. They removed my infant car seat and told me that was the problem... (right). 
Aug 2012 37000 0 The module that controls the vent flow to/from defrost quit working. 
Mar 2013 42000 100 Both control arms were shot - told that it was a 'known defect'. 

 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 620   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 1860 0 Rattles on door panel with bass from stereo, rattles on convertible roof with car vibration. 
Mar 2011 6200   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Alabama, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 5000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 43000 150 Replaced failed Defroster Valve 
Mar 2013 62000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 20300 0 Failed Throttle body 
Dec 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 20000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 30000 50 Gas tank neck replaced. Factory seal faulty, causing a check engine light. No noticeable difference in vehicle besides check engine. 
Jan 2012 34000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 13000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 19300 0 Complete tramsmission failure 
Mar 2012 30000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford Mustang in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 8060   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 30380 0 seal leak 
Dec 2012 48360 0 Trunk release assembly was not functioning motor would click repeatedly 
Mar 2013 50840   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2dr Convertible

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Mustang in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 25000   First odometer entry
May 2012 35000 0 Water pump leaking. Pump replaced 
Mar 2013 41000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 25000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 25700 0 The dew wipe on the passenger window kept popping up. Dealer had to order and install new one.  
Sep 2011 32000 0 Small elastic strap was fraying on the convertible top. Dealership had the entire top replaced under warranty. Got car back and discovered the shop had scratched the paint and trim around the top. Car is still in shop for these repairs. 
Apr 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 1240   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 2480 0  
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 1000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 1000 0 Plastic part on passenger side needed to be repaired or fixed. I did not notice it until after delivery. On the driver side door they have a side windown adjustment but on the passenger side it is just a plastic piece. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 3000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 8000 0 pass. side power seat track stopped working 
Sep 2011 9000 0 passenger windshield cowl clips broken, cowl separated from windshield. new cowl ordered and replaced 
Mar 2013 13000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Missouri, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2011 25000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 26000 0 Convertible top piping over doors cracking and splitting. Dealer replace top with OEM top. Work done at 3rd party trim shop. Like new now. Noise when driving on rough roadways. Front Struts and bushings were replaced at no charge. 
Mar 2013 35000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Mustang in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2012 6000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 6000 0 Radio buzz at 40 mph. 

 

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2010 Ford Mustang 2-door

supercharged 8-cylinder manual 2WD

Ford Mustang in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 1000   First odometer entry
May 2010 1000 0 Engine tapping. They won't do anything about it until there are 5,000 miles on the car. 
Jul 2010 3000 0 Replaced all lifters in the engine 
May 2011 10000 0 replaced caliper and rotor 
Aug 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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