If you have a transmission that is sealed and the fluid is lifetime fluid. Make sure to get the fluid changed at 60000 miles or that transmission will go out.. sealed transmissions are not sealed transmission you can still flush them and you most definitely should.. no transmission fluid is lasting a human lifetime it's only 60,000 miles is there lifetime on transmission fluid
@@MrsBuddevil all you have to do is pull the drain plug, clean out the plug and that area and you should be good to go. ua-cam.com/video/sMOaju3zNlA/v-deo.html Here's a video to help (Its not my video or anything it's just the one I learned it from.
Put 300k miles on a 2006 GT with only issues being one alternator and one starter. Still on original clutch even.Was still running perfect when I got t-boned by someone speeding and totaled it
Also take note: If you get an OBD code showing bad camshaft sensor….it’s not. It’s really a bad diode in the alternator. Just get a new alternator…replacing the cam sensor won’t fix it.
One of my annoying problems was the ridiculous plastic thermostat housing that would split and leak. Once I got the aftermarket metal housing, I never had another problem with it.
My v6 had two previous owners before me, first was for 4 years, then second for 10 years. It has 93k when I got it in 2020 and for $4k not a bad deal. I haven't had any major issues other than the thermostat housing that I replaced with an aluminum one. Everything I have changed like a suspension rebuild and a new radiator was because I can. Best to avoid problems ahead of time. So long as you do preventative maintenance, and replace parts that are now 14 years old...its a pretty solid cruiser with new sway bars and lowering springs. These cars are kinda old now so expect it to be a bit of a project car regardless of low miles. It's a pretty easy platform to work on for a first time car owner like me and the aftermarket is plentiful. I'm getting a 2014 GT next time tho lol.
I'm looking too buy a 05 mustang for 4k. Its like a dream come true to actually pre-owned a Ford mustang. I can't wait. The mileage is very low and the guy actually only drives it on Sundays too get away from his wife 😀😃😃😃
I have 06 and replaced the sway bar line(broken rubber cover), wheel hub(bearing broke), worn out clutch, throttle body(like the video mentioned), muffler(salt rust) and now p0442(maybe gas cap or purge valve)
You are very informative. Is it worth buying one , with little rust showing at door frame, one rear fender , and little running at key for back trunk? Also does warn brakes and rotators really affect the ride of these cars s? Last , is 250 km too high for $5k?
I remember saying for years i always wanted a mustang. I had a charger camaro 55 chevy an a trans am. In 2013 i bought a 2008 mustang. Been great car had to replace starter an original engine belt no other problems at all motor an transmission been tight as a drum. Had 67k miles when i bought it has 101k now. I'll drive it as far an long as i can it looks so much like the 60a muscle car era which ive loved since a kid.
Had my 06 GT 4.6 about 4 years now. Most annoying is the water infiltration. I removed the cowls and cleaned out the drains, very clogged. Heavy rain = more water. I found where the ECU wiring enters the car by the passenger kick plate. I removed the pass front wheel and fender skirts, sealed the opening with caulk. The rubber grommet is made with a split to wrap around the bundled wires and was not sitting properly in the hole. So far so good. Been through 2 Interstate batteries, under warranty but a hassle to deal with. Shifting was little hard so I drained and filled with Mobil 1 synthetic transmission fluid and added 2 Oz of Ford friction modifier (changed my diff fluid and put 6 oz in diff, come is 4 Oz bottle from Ford), this helped my shifting a lot. Hurst short throw shifter. Other than that she is a very fun ride, now looking for a few mods and a Bama tune.
Had my v6 2006 for about 3 years 2nd owner and none of these problems came about. I can see over time this happening but with good knowledge of your car and TLC this car is well valued to the right hands!
I have a 2006 Mustang GT manual and I'll share my issues. I've had many of the common problems with the car, though I have been lucky in that I've driven a lot more miles than others who have had the same issues. The leading edge of my hood has considerable paint flaking. I've had the failing alternators. In one case, my failing alternator was giving a camshaft sensor code. I've had the water entry issues. Water in the car for me was the cowl drains a couple of times, but also the holes for the cowl clips. I've experienced the broken spark plugs. I had a fuel line going to the rail spring a leak suddenly. A year ago, the plastic piece that attaches the rod to my clutch pedal cracked in half(this is a bad problem to have, luckily I was in the driveway). Now, I seem to be having electrical problems, such as things turning on by themselves and possible parasitic draw(lost two batteries since mid 2020). I think this is due to the water inside the car in the past and corrosion it caused. I'm going to use a battery disconnect to keep from losing a third battery in a hurry. Pretty much all the problems I mentioned are considered common ones for the car with the options I have.
i also have the 06 gt, and i can say i have quite a bit of paint flanking at the exact location as yourself, other than that i have been pretty lucky as guess just passing 93000 miles, with bbk throttle body, cold air intake and sct tune. and after market mufflers
The only problems I've had with my 2006 GT were trying to remove the OEM spark plugs, cross-contamination on the hood which looks like rust, and inside door covers coming off. Ford actually put out service bulletins on all 3 of these issues but they wouldn't fix any of them for free.
@@williamknutson6163 I think you mean caliber, but yes I agree. My 10 GT Premium has the door panel insert coming off. I have the beautiful red leather, too. It's just the foam they used. It hardens and loses it's stick. Just take the panel off, clean the foam, then add a new spray adhesive.
What I learned from this video. 1) Go Straight Piped 2) Get a manual trans 3) Get some meaty cams and do the timing chain and lifters when you do it 4) Locking aftermarket gas cap anyways 5) do your reg maintenance Tbh if these are the top 5 problems with these cars, just full send it.
Not sure about the v6 but I have the gt and once the engine got warm the engine would stall as I pushed the clutch in Coming to a stop. Took the throttle body off. Cleaned it and has been good for 7 years now.
Ya'll need to distinguish that the throttle body issue is V6. At about 100k I'm running into the Cat breakdown and throttle issues on my 4.0L myself. Easy fixes: Straight pipe and tune. But the V8 4.6L dual throttle bodies don't suffer the EGR and Throttle body issues. Most of the people aren't master techs like me :/
You most definitely should always follow the recommendations on maintenance. Including changing your transmission fluid. Your fluid will break down and does need to be replaced.
those cat converters, if that honey comb breaks loose or in pieces it can totally clog it up and turn it bright red and burn your vehicle up, so if you ever get some muffler work done, always check to see if any is loose inside, for sure!!!
pretty solid, but i think you forgot one of the biggest issues that many of these cars had, and the was the alternator going bad very often. had to replace mine twice on my V6 and my friend the same on his GT
@ Logan: I have a V6 Mustang and a V8 Crown Victoria, haven't had to replace an alternator on either. The Crown Victoria has 180,000 on it and the Mustang only 47,000. I will keep my fingers crossed. BTW, online research tells me that alternators from some parts suppliers are crap, sometimes right out of the box.
Yay, more ammo for bargaining with sellers! >:) Currently looking at getting an '05 to '08, so all the ammo I can use to bring prices down is appreciated.
My 2008 ford mustang when I got it had its inside door panels fallen out. I looked it up and realized it was a common problem. I didn’t have the old leather ones when I got the car so I ordered some plastic ones online and tried to remove as much of the previous adhesive as possible. Then I applied new adhesive to the new ones and put them on there and it’s not exactly perfect but 1000% better than it was before. I currently face a P0422 code or small Evap emission problems which I haven’t looked into that much 😅. If anyone has had similar problems with this issue let me know .
Biggest issues with these cars are the manuals chewing threw third gear. Paint flaking on the sides of the rear window exposing bear metal. AC accumulator rotting because of trapped water in its housing. Flaking paint on hood and sticking sparkplugs prior to head redesign in early 08. Also the plastic eyelet for the clutch master cylinder breaking off.
Ford has a TSB regarding the water leaks...the drains are only the start of the issue. On my o5 had to repair the seals around the cowl clips and replace the seals under the top door trim. I heard replacing the timing chain tensioners every 60k miles will help. You also missed the park brake lines seizing up. Also the poor venting on the fuel tank TSB issued), at many gas pumps I have to hold the nozzle at 90 to 180 degrees so it will fill. The water leaks, tank vent and brake lines were corrected in later models.
I addressed the water leak problem on my 2006 back in 2014 after tons of water was getting into the car. I've been driving it without the carpet since 2011. I even pulled the fender off to try to find the source of the leak. Just as you said, the source of the leak were the holes for the cowl clips. I hadn't seen any info regarding that back when I worked on it. That was such an annoying problem to troubleshoot and I was able to live with the water coming in for years as I would drain it as needed, but it finally got to a point where the amount of water getting in was too much.
Had to replace my calibers on front, brake rotors, brake pads themselves twice, had to fix tie rod ends. All on base 05. Trying my best to keep it strong tho, had it for 5-6 yrs.
I guess I've made a big "mistake" by looking for common issues on 2011-on Mustangs, especially V6 Mustangs. I've found too many scary ones everywhere aside from those stated here and now I'm... scared to buy a red one I've just found. It looks pretty clean and well taken care of with 93k miles on it, but now I can't stop thinking: what this nice V6 Mustang would have in store for me?
@@SentinelEx @Sentinel Ex I bought a 2006 mustang for 2150 (he was selling it for 2700 but i talked him down) and it had 208000 miles on it and now its approaching 216000 and let me tell you it ran like a damn charm for me for about a solid year and a half. Only problems was the eyelet on the master cyclinder (manual transmission) that is attached to the rod snapped in half. Thermostat malfunction & I replaced that as well. Then the master cyclinder rod itself snapped in half. Mind you these are all very minor issues. I do need a new radiator however. But for a 15 year old car v6 that costed me 2150 cash thats not bad i mean parts do wear out. Mustangs are very reliable cars. Hope everything works out for you though bud
I just found a nice red and black one with suspension brakes and axels modified and I was getting my other car serviced, got it for a steal only 70k ‘07 traded my old car & just bought that one. I’m telling you just go with your gut if you really like it and it’s got good carfax, I been loving mine since I first seen it
Yes....because it's on UA-cam, it's 100% true. Don't trust us Ford mechanics who know these cars inside and out. If it's on the internet, it must be true.
@@gtdaddy0537 That isn't a good solution. Not to be some liberal environmentalist because I'm not, but the one good regulation the EPA put out was cat converters. You are poisoning everyone behind you. I'm not saying this as someone perfect. I drove old cars like this that both never came with them to start with, and that were taken off afterwards.
This was the last generation with a solid rear axle. Since then, it’s been replaced by an independent suspension. In my opinion, Ford should’ve offered both options rather than only offer the newer style.
ive had nothing but bad luck with my v6 thankfully i got it for free from my brother since he hadent driven the car for a couple of years because of the transmission, it was a rental and has had 7 owners, my trans slips, my converters broke, it stalls sometimes when it slips gears, somethings wrong with my horn i just havent cared to diagnose it yet, pretty sure my head gasket is blown or nobody ever did a coolant flush cause my coolant was super brown and had "mud" in it. it also idles fairly rough so my timing chain might have skipped a tooth, a previous owner stripped the head for the first cylinder spark plug, there was water getting in through the firewall, a lot of wires were chewed by mice or something, and other general maintenance stuff like turning my rotors and replacing brake pads, outer tie rods, etc.. it seems like nobody ever did anything to this car before i got my hands on it. ive been slowly but surely fixing it cause i enjoy driving the car and it makes for a good project car. the hardest part is getting the money.......... dont even get my started on the after market security system that either the rental company or a previous owner put in the car, for me to take it all out i need to rip out the entire dash which i really dont wanna do. i know not all 2006 v6 mustangs are like this i just happened to get the bottom of the barrel
Holy crap, I had all of these problems except for timing chain and evap ( 2011-2014 doesn’t have gas cap). The water pump is also a very common replacement.
I believe I might have a clogged converter. I replaced all 4 o2 sensors but I still get no power sometimes and 3 codes. P0135, p0141, & p0161. I do know it use to have codes that had to do with a gas cap and maybe a gas sensor. Idk what to do to find or fix the current issue.
That’s an easy fix. There’s a drainage hole near the cabin filter that gets clogged up over time. There are some videos on how to fix it and it doesn’t take about 10 minutes.
The real problem is that people beat the crap out of these cars, which, I understand because it’s a mustang not an old lady car. But if you find one that wasn’t beat, and maintain it properly, it will last.
The timing chain isn't likely to jump. They get loose but not jump. If it actually jumps, you're the one that was driving it with a rattle so bad you caused the damage yourself. You guys forgot the most common issue. The carbon filter stops up, and you can't get your tank full. The gas pump shuts off from backpressure in the tank.
From looking online, the V6 model SEEMS to be more prone to throttle body failure. Though it appears (again, from online research) that most affected cars had failures before the 60,000 mile mark. If you have this model of Mustang (04-10) there is a good chance the throttle body has been replaced. Timing chains, if the car is driven hard, along with the guides, are maybe as long lasting with either engine except one of the chains on the V6 can only be accessed with the engine out of the car. (The V6 engine is a design that dates back to the late 60s-early 70s and was not originally an overhead cam design.) I have a 06 V6 Mustang and an 09 Crown Victoria...the Crown has near 180,000 miles on it and the timing chain is original. The Mustang gets driven a few hundred miles a month, with 47,000 miles on it I am hoping that I never have a chain failure. Oddly, there was no mention in this video, though other videos have mentioned it, the thermostat housing in the V6 is a 2 piece PLASTIC item that can fail over time. It's located under the throttle body.
@@willhecker5742 Just bought an 06 v6, thermostat housing is toast. New metal one on the way. And it came with almost all the parts needed to change the whole clutch plate system. Flywheel, clutch plate, pressure plate, slave cylinder, pilot bearing. Needed to buy my own rear main seal. Seems to have a perfectly running engine.
dont automaticly asume your mass air flow sensor is bad i had the same codes pop up on my 05 mustang i got some mass airflow cleaner cleaned it and the code never poped up again
I had the problem with the gas cap. On the dashboard it showed that was the problem so I got a new gas cap replaced it, and the light on the dash has never gone off.😡
08 gt premium deluxe conv 127xxx Rear control arm bushings shot Axle bushing shot Intake runner manifold control motor shot Idler pulley shot Thats about it for mine .other then paint taking the worst beating and the suspension thanks to the roads.love my ford!
I have a 2005GT 5 speed, mineral metallic 70,000miles air raid air cleaner, bolora mufflers and tailpipes. . I’ve had a lot of issues and want to see if others have also. Smoking blue out the exhaust at times on start up, Needed a total front end rebuild @ 60,000miles, struts, shocks, all-ALL ball joints replacement, The door panel insets had to be re glued, Water leaking on the passenger floor-at times. The engine has a Dr Jeckle Mr Hyde personality with drivability issues- jerking the driveline, stalling The clutch seems to be different and grabby at times , The hood seems to be making rust holes/rot beneath the front edge, Battery power loss over a few weeks... the dam air doors for the havoc only run the windshield defrost and vents but no the the floor..... I live in the mid west and don’t drive this car at winter to keep it out of the salt, but dam does it seems to be a lot of maintenance for the low miles and not driven much. I never has been beaten by me but wonder if it was abused before me or is this just what they are?..
Sounds to me kids had it used it abused it and then sold it sorry but had a few like that , last one was a corbra it had a dominoe affect fix one something eles goes only 86500miles on it I gave 10,000 it was 97 convertible it jump time the manifold went out and parts for it was hard to find so I say if lots of problems sell it try again
Is it a real concern with Timing Chains and automatic Transmissions? Im considering of buying a late 2008 or 2009 with the 4,6 V8 but that makes me hesitate cause would be quite expensive to fix. I thought spitting or breaking spark plugs are the main Problem with that engine and only until midth of 2008.
@@Emistotle Man I swapped my engines once already and my trans went out yesterday. I think I'm gonna call it and just stop dumping money into this engine & it's parts.
I completely understand I’ve bought mine for $4200 and I already put $4000 into this vehicle getting it fixed lol 😂 such a pain I had a 08 Dodge Charger 5.7 hemi and same thing over 3k in repairs not to mention that thing drink gas like a shot of vodka 😂😆
Gee, whoever owned that Mustang must've abused it.I bought an 08' Mustang V6 brand new back in 08' and had it for 10 yrs. and I've NEVER had any mechanical issues with it all I've ever done was change the oil and the batteries.
I bought an 05 Mustang brand new in January of 2005. Biggest piece of garbage ever. Got rid of it just before the warranty expired. Bought a used Lexus which I'm still driving 11 years later.
One of the worst but common issues was with the 5r55s and tremec trannys...update your servos!! If not you'll possibly end up with a busted overdrive sprag causing you to lose reverse and overdrive... and don't go with the brass sleeve !!
One of the problems is the alternator, 06 models are very bad, you can fix it replacing it with a 07 alternator, that model has not that problem and the part is actually the same
Catalytic converter? I live in a third world country with the worse gas possible and my '07 Mustang still has the original cats. Only problem was original alternator. Even road racing 3 times a year as well as daily driving it haven't been able to break anything.
transmission? I have rarely seen those mustangs fail due to their gearbox, many continue to move even after being hit every 5 minutes burning tires at any traffic light, it is not even a general problem in forum lol
I like how this mustang is all rusty and shit and my 07 has no rust and thats how i bought it its going to be are 1 year together and its going to UTI with me next aug and its going to be happy with most of the things i do to it like add a new heart to my car and alot more stuff
I need help my throttle body keeps going out and my throttle pedal keeps burning out what electrónical problems could cause my throttle system to go bad
so i have a 09 v6 auto. i don't know what's going on but when i put it into reverse or drive it just rocks back and forth. the 1,2,3 gear seem to engage but i don't have enough space to move forward where its at currently. i have it on jack stands now and the rear wheels move as it the trans is not engaged into park. i also just did a transmission filter and fluid change because i thought it was going to fix the problem. any help?
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If you have a transmission that is sealed and the fluid is lifetime fluid. Make sure to get the fluid changed at 60000 miles or that transmission will go out.. sealed transmissions are not sealed transmission you can still flush them and you most definitely should.. no transmission fluid is lasting a human lifetime it's only 60,000 miles is there lifetime on transmission fluid
Does code p0775 usually mean transmission replacement? I'm also getting the o/d sensor flashing
@@germanangel9559 same and I’m no getting a straight answer for why o/d light is flashing
#6 is a passenger side interior leak, this is due to clogged drain plugs under the shroud at the base of the windshield.
How do you fix that
Plz respond ^^ lol
@@MrsBuddevil all you have to do is pull the drain plug, clean out the plug and that area and you should be good to go.
ua-cam.com/video/sMOaju3zNlA/v-deo.html
Here's a video to help
(Its not my video or anything it's just the one I learned it from.
Put 300k miles on a 2006 GT with only issues being one alternator and one starter. Still on original clutch even.Was still running perfect when I got t-boned by someone speeding and totaled it
Also take note: If you get an OBD code showing bad camshaft sensor….it’s not. It’s really a bad diode in the alternator. Just get a new alternator…replacing the cam sensor won’t fix it.
One of my annoying problems was the ridiculous plastic thermostat housing that would split and leak. Once I got the aftermarket metal housing, I never had another problem with it.
My v6 had two previous owners before me, first was for 4 years, then second for 10 years. It has 93k when I got it in 2020 and for $4k not a bad deal. I haven't had any major issues other than the thermostat housing that I replaced with an aluminum one. Everything I have changed like a suspension rebuild and a new radiator was because I can. Best to avoid problems ahead of time. So long as you do preventative maintenance, and replace parts that are now 14 years old...its a pretty solid cruiser with new sway bars and lowering springs. These cars are kinda old now so expect it to be a bit of a project car regardless of low miles. It's a pretty easy platform to work on for a first time car owner like me and the aftermarket is plentiful. I'm getting a 2014 GT next time tho lol.
link to aluminum thermostat?
I'm looking too buy a 05 mustang for 4k. Its like a dream come true to actually pre-owned a Ford mustang. I can't wait. The mileage is very low and the guy actually only drives it on Sundays too get away from his wife 😀😃😃😃
I have 06 and replaced the sway bar line(broken rubber cover), wheel hub(bearing broke), worn out clutch, throttle body(like the video mentioned), muffler(salt rust) and now p0442(maybe gas cap or purge valve)
I bought a 2015 Ford Mustang v6 from caravana. It had a water pump issued. It was fixed automatically by them. Cool thing
You are very informative. Is it worth buying one , with little rust showing at door frame, one rear fender , and little running at key for back trunk? Also does warn brakes and rotators really affect the ride of these cars s? Last , is 250 km too high for $5k?
I remember saying for years i always wanted a mustang. I had a charger camaro 55 chevy an a trans am. In 2013 i bought a 2008 mustang. Been great car had to replace starter an original engine belt no other problems at all motor an transmission been tight as a drum. Had 67k miles when i bought it has 101k now. I'll drive it as far an long as i can it looks so much like the 60a muscle car era which ive loved since a kid.
I really don't care what any body says I Love my 06 gt.if I come across with any issue i will fix it and keep it running strong.
I feel you completely man
@@CupaJoe i see you on the discord
100 % Correct. I love my 2008 Bullitt. No major issues. And the minor repairs and service I do myself
I feel the same way
Parts are easy to find
We need these videos on all cars!!!
Had my 06 GT 4.6 about 4 years now. Most annoying is the water infiltration. I removed the cowls and cleaned out the drains, very clogged. Heavy rain = more water. I found where the ECU wiring enters the car by the passenger kick plate. I removed the pass front wheel and fender skirts, sealed the opening with caulk. The rubber grommet is made with a split to wrap around the bundled wires and was not sitting properly in the hole. So far so good. Been through 2 Interstate batteries, under warranty but a hassle to deal with. Shifting was little hard so I drained and filled with Mobil 1 synthetic transmission fluid and added 2 Oz of Ford friction modifier (changed my diff fluid and put 6 oz in diff, come is 4 Oz bottle from Ford), this helped my shifting a lot. Hurst short throw shifter. Other than that she is a very fun ride, now looking for a few mods and a Bama tune.
Take the cups out from the bottom of the fire wall drain. It'll fix that issue no problem haha.
Had my v6 2006 for about 3 years 2nd owner and none of these problems came about. I can see over time this happening but with good knowledge of your car and TLC this car is well valued to the right hands!
+Frederick Villaruel Thanks for the feedback!
Well aren't you the lucky one. Ive had all these issues
I have a 2006 Mustang GT manual and I'll share my issues. I've had many of the common problems with the car, though I have been lucky in that I've driven a lot more miles than others who have had the same issues. The leading edge of my hood has considerable paint flaking. I've had the failing alternators. In one case, my failing alternator was giving a camshaft sensor code. I've had the water entry issues. Water in the car for me was the cowl drains a couple of times, but also the holes for the cowl clips. I've experienced the broken spark plugs. I had a fuel line going to the rail spring a leak suddenly. A year ago, the plastic piece that attaches the rod to my clutch pedal cracked in half(this is a bad problem to have, luckily I was in the driveway). Now, I seem to be having electrical problems, such as things turning on by themselves and possible parasitic draw(lost two batteries since mid 2020). I think this is due to the water inside the car in the past and corrosion it caused. I'm going to use a battery disconnect to keep from losing a third battery in a hurry. Pretty much all the problems I mentioned are considered common ones for the car with the options I have.
i also have the 06 gt, and i can say i have quite a bit of paint flanking at the exact location as yourself, other than that i have been pretty lucky as guess just passing 93000 miles, with bbk throttle body, cold air intake and sct tune. and after market mufflers
The only problems I've had with my 2006 GT were trying to remove the OEM spark plugs, cross-contamination on the hood which looks like rust, and inside door covers coming off. Ford actually put out service bulletins on all 3 of these issues but they wouldn't fix any of them for free.
Yeah, my door panel covers fell off and it's pretty disappointing for a car of this caliper...
@@williamknutson6163 I think you mean caliber, but yes I agree. My 10 GT Premium has the door panel insert coming off. I have the beautiful red leather, too. It's just the foam they used. It hardens and loses it's stick. Just take the panel off, clean the foam, then add a new spray adhesive.
What I learned from this video.
1) Go Straight Piped
2) Get a manual trans
3) Get some meaty cams and do the timing chain and lifters when you do it
4) Locking aftermarket gas cap anyways
5) do your reg maintenance
Tbh if these are the top 5 problems with these cars, just full send it.
sounds like a solid car. Makes me even happier i just bought my 2013 v6 Mustang recently (low mileage 96,000 miles)
Not sure about the v6 but I have the gt and once the engine got warm the engine would stall as I pushed the clutch in Coming to a stop. Took the throttle body off. Cleaned it and has been good for 7 years now.
Ya'll need to distinguish that the throttle body issue is V6. At about 100k I'm running into the Cat breakdown and throttle issues on my 4.0L myself. Easy fixes: Straight pipe and tune. But the V8 4.6L dual throttle bodies don't suffer the EGR and Throttle body issues. Most of the people aren't master techs like me :/
You most definitely should always follow the recommendations on maintenance. Including changing your transmission fluid. Your fluid will break down and does need to be replaced.
I have an 07 Mustang convertible GT, have for 2 yrs with no issues yet with 102,000klms, I Love my car and only drive it in the summer.
I have 07 with 140k miles only issue i have had is a water pump go out, had it 3 years now and I bought it used from a small lot.
Just replaced mine last week had the car for 8 years now
those cat converters, if that honey comb breaks loose or in pieces it can totally clog it up and turn it bright red and burn your vehicle up, so if you ever get some muffler work done, always check to see if any is loose inside, for sure!!!
Parking break and door cover inserts are what are most common
the door cover inserts are killing me rn.
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Wow a simple straight to business informative video , thanks guys 😄👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Excellent video, short, sweet and to the point. Thank you!
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pretty solid, but i think you forgot one of the biggest issues that many of these cars had, and the was the alternator going bad very often. had to replace mine twice on my V6 and my friend the same on his GT
+Logan Thanks for the feedback!
@ Logan:
I have a V6 Mustang and a V8 Crown Victoria, haven't had to replace an alternator on either. The Crown Victoria has 180,000 on it and the Mustang only 47,000.
I will keep my fingers crossed.
BTW, online research tells me that alternators from some parts suppliers are crap, sometimes right out of the box.
Literally changing mine as we speak,I’m taking 5😂😂
With my 05 I had to get it changed twice within 2-3 years I’ve had her for 6 years now
my alternator went out at 60k miles
Yay, more ammo for bargaining with sellers! >:)
Currently looking at getting an '05 to '08, so all the ammo I can use to bring prices down is appreciated.
I realize everything can’t be listed. But surprised to see thermostat housing didn’t make the list.
Thanks. I'm just getting to know this year. I didn't know the throttle body had a motor, thank you.
My 2008 ford mustang when I got it had its inside door panels fallen out. I looked it up and realized it was a common problem. I didn’t have the old leather ones when I got the car so I ordered some plastic ones online and tried to remove as much of the previous adhesive as possible. Then I applied new adhesive to the new ones and put them on there and it’s not exactly perfect but 1000% better than it was before. I currently face a P0422 code or small Evap emission problems which I haven’t looked into that much 😅. If anyone has had similar problems with this issue let me know .
Biggest issues with these cars are the manuals chewing threw third gear. Paint flaking on the sides of the rear window exposing bear metal. AC accumulator rotting because of trapped water in its housing. Flaking paint on hood and sticking sparkplugs prior to head redesign in early 08. Also the plastic eyelet for the clutch master cylinder breaking off.
Ford has a TSB regarding the water leaks...the drains are only the start of the issue. On my o5 had to repair the seals around the cowl clips and replace the seals under the top door trim. I heard replacing the timing chain tensioners every 60k miles will help. You also missed the park brake lines seizing up. Also the poor venting on the fuel tank TSB issued), at many gas pumps I have to hold the nozzle at 90 to 180 degrees so it will fill. The water leaks, tank vent and brake lines were corrected in later models.
+Clint Jonsson Thanks for the feedback!
I addressed the water leak problem on my 2006 back in 2014 after tons of water was getting into the car. I've been driving it without the carpet since 2011. I even pulled the fender off to try to find the source of the leak. Just as you said, the source of the leak were the holes for the cowl clips. I hadn't seen any info regarding that back when I worked on it. That was such an annoying problem to troubleshoot and I was able to live with the water coming in for years as I would drain it as needed, but it finally got to a point where the amount of water getting in was too much.
I have the gas problem how do you over come it I never had that issue until recently I thought it was my gas filter
#2. What are the risks of changing the transmission fluid your self on a sealed transmission ?
Check Fuel Fill Inlet - turned out not to be the fuel fill inlet at all but it was the purge valve. Fixed for $25.
+sugarkang Thanks for the feedback!
I had the same issue and after I replaced the purge valve the code came in , it’s the gas filler neck
Had to replace my calibers on front, brake rotors, brake pads themselves twice, had to fix tie rod ends. All on base 05. Trying my best to keep it strong tho, had it for 5-6 yrs.
Mine has many of those symptoms but no check engine light. I think the Ford dealership didn't want to cover it under warranty so they lied to me.
I guess I've made a big "mistake" by looking for common issues on 2011-on Mustangs, especially V6 Mustangs. I've found too many scary ones everywhere aside from those stated here and now I'm... scared to buy a red one I've just found. It looks pretty clean and well taken care of with 93k miles on it, but now I can't stop thinking: what this nice V6 Mustang would have in store for me?
Tbh these mustangs really have next to no issues with them. And the stuff that does go bad or wear down is super easy to fix!
I'm kinda on the same boat. I found a nice red one but it has 160k miles on it. I'm just worried the previous owner might have ran the shit out of it.
@@TexTheMaster try v6 rear cam cassette- $5000 to fix at dealer
@@SentinelEx @Sentinel Ex I bought a 2006 mustang for 2150 (he was selling it for 2700 but i talked him down) and it had 208000 miles on it and now its approaching 216000 and let me tell you it ran like a damn charm for me for about a solid year and a half. Only problems was the eyelet on the master cyclinder (manual transmission) that is attached to the rod snapped in half. Thermostat malfunction & I replaced that as well. Then the master cyclinder rod itself snapped in half. Mind you these are all very minor issues. I do need a new radiator however. But for a 15 year old car v6 that costed me 2150 cash thats not bad i mean parts do wear out. Mustangs are very reliable cars. Hope everything works out for you though bud
I just found a nice red and black one with suspension brakes and axels modified and I was getting my other car serviced, got it for a steal only 70k ‘07 traded my old car & just bought that one. I’m telling you just go with your gut if you really like it and it’s got good carfax, I been loving mine since I first seen it
Yes....because it's on UA-cam, it's 100% true. Don't trust us Ford mechanics who know these cars inside and out. If it's on the internet, it must be true.
I like that u all showed stuff too
Good thing I'm full catless and muffler deletes on my 05 gt
no check engine?
@@alejandrofarias7943 no I'm tuned and have rear cats tuned out
@@gtdaddy0537 That isn't a good solution. Not to be some liberal environmentalist because I'm not, but the one good regulation the EPA put out was cat converters. You are poisoning everyone behind you. I'm not saying this as someone perfect. I drove old cars like this that both never came with them to start with, and that were taken off afterwards.
This was the last generation with a solid rear axle. Since then, it’s been replaced by an independent suspension. In my opinion, Ford should’ve offered both options rather than only offer the newer style.
Very helpful. I had a problem with my timing chain !! And had to replace
👍 Great information. How about you all do a segment called Story time with Len.
ive had nothing but bad luck with my v6 thankfully i got it for free from my brother since he hadent driven the car for a couple of years because of the transmission, it was a rental and has had 7 owners, my trans slips, my converters broke, it stalls sometimes when it slips gears, somethings wrong with my horn i just havent cared to diagnose it yet, pretty sure my head gasket is blown or nobody ever did a coolant flush cause my coolant was super brown and had "mud" in it. it also idles fairly rough so my timing chain might have skipped a tooth, a previous owner stripped the head for the first cylinder spark plug, there was water getting in through the firewall, a lot of wires were chewed by mice or something, and other general maintenance stuff like turning my rotors and replacing brake pads, outer tie rods, etc.. it seems like nobody ever did anything to this car before i got my hands on it. ive been slowly but surely fixing it cause i enjoy driving the car and it makes for a good project car. the hardest part is getting the money.......... dont even get my started on the after market security system that either the rental company or a previous owner put in the car, for me to take it all out i need to rip out the entire dash which i really dont wanna do. i know not all 2006 v6 mustangs are like this i just happened to get the bottom of the barrel
Holy crap, I had all of these problems except for timing chain and evap ( 2011-2014 doesn’t have gas cap). The water pump is also a very common replacement.
How you deal with the tranny problem , my O/D flashing
2010 doesn't have a gas cap either
Yeah how did you solve the transmission problem?
I've owned my 2008 Mustang since 2014 and haven't a single issue. Especially none of the ones you're claiming in this video.
I believe I might have a clogged converter. I replaced all 4 o2 sensors but I still get no power sometimes and 3 codes. P0135, p0141, & p0161. I do know it use to have codes that had to do with a gas cap and maybe a gas sensor. Idk what to do to find or fix the current issue.
Replace the catalytic converter.
The transmission problems is that for auto only or manual transmission as well?
What about the fact that you can't refuel them without putting the nozzle upsidedown? It seems everyone has that problem.
exactly going thru that now takes 20 minutes to fuel
mine only does that sometimes......
If I put the nozzle in at around a 30 to 40 degree angle then Push down so the handle is straight it usually works for me
I lift mine up more and for some reason it helps.
I guess I've been lucky; I only have to turn it sideways, and only about 25 percent of the time.
For mine so far it has been the alternator it’s had 2 of them and another on the way but will buy the pricey one
Check Charging System too!!😱
going thru that now not to add the pumping gas bs
Let's not forget the hood corrosion issue that Ford denies.
I'd say #1 is water leaks from door seals and the front of the car by the bottom of windshield.
+Gerardo Cruz Thanks for the feedback!
That’s an easy fix. There’s a drainage hole near the cabin filter that gets clogged up over time. There are some videos on how to fix it and it doesn’t take about 10 minutes.
Thanks for the tips 🙏
The real problem is that people beat the crap out of these cars, which, I understand because it’s a mustang not an old lady car. But if you find one that wasn’t beat, and maintain it properly, it will last.
The timing chain isn't likely to jump. They get loose but not jump. If it actually jumps, you're the one that was driving it with a rattle so bad you caused the damage yourself.
You guys forgot the most common issue. The carbon filter stops up, and you can't get your tank full. The gas pump shuts off from backpressure in the tank.
Excellent video!
Good Job Guys
Owned my 08 almost 8 months now and luckily nothing yet.
Hope it all goes good man really fucking want an 08 but I don’t want extra problems
Are these specific to the v6 model shown? Any issues that you see on the GT but not on the V6?
From looking online, the V6 model SEEMS to be more prone to throttle body failure. Though it appears (again, from online research) that most affected cars had failures before the 60,000 mile mark. If you have this model of Mustang (04-10) there is a good chance the throttle body has been replaced.
Timing chains, if the car is driven hard, along with the guides, are maybe as long lasting with either engine except one of the chains on the V6 can only be accessed with the engine out of the car. (The V6 engine is a design that dates back to the late 60s-early 70s and was not originally an overhead cam design.)
I have a 06 V6 Mustang and an 09 Crown Victoria...the Crown has near 180,000 miles on it and the timing chain is original. The Mustang gets driven a few hundred miles a month, with 47,000 miles on it I am hoping that I never have a chain failure.
Oddly, there was no mention in this video, though other videos have mentioned it, the thermostat housing in the V6 is a 2 piece PLASTIC item that can fail over time. It's located under the throttle body.
I have a 2005 v6 mustang and my throttle body went out on me at 43,000 miles.
@@willhecker5742 I have 06 v6 my throttle body replaced at 48,000.
@@willhecker5742 Just bought an 06 v6, thermostat housing is toast. New metal one on the way. And it came with almost all the parts needed to change the whole clutch plate system. Flywheel, clutch plate, pressure plate, slave cylinder, pilot bearing. Needed to buy my own rear main seal. Seems to have a perfectly running engine.
dont automaticly asume your mass air flow sensor is bad i had the same codes pop up on my 05 mustang i got some mass airflow cleaner cleaned it and the code never poped up again
Nice to know, but the 11 - 14 Mustangs are very different.
Helpful vid, thanks!
Wow very helpful video feel like I learned more about my car
I had the problem with the gas cap. On the dashboard it showed that was the problem so I got a new gas cap replaced it, and the light on the dash has never gone off.😡
That upstream driver side o2 sensor is a pleasure.
Very my sensor is shot and so is my arm fitting in there dumb location
i bet.!!!!!
08 gt premium deluxe conv
127xxx
Rear control arm bushings shot
Axle bushing shot
Intake runner manifold control motor shot
Idler pulley shot
Thats about it for mine .other then paint taking the worst beating and the suspension thanks to the roads.love my ford!
I got the p061b after changing the EGR valve .
I have a 2005GT 5 speed, mineral metallic 70,000miles air raid air cleaner, bolora mufflers and tailpipes.
. I’ve had a lot of issues and want to see if others have also.
Smoking blue out the exhaust at times on start up,
Needed a total front end rebuild @ 60,000miles, struts, shocks, all-ALL ball joints replacement,
The door panel insets had to be re glued,
Water leaking on the passenger floor-at times.
The engine has a Dr Jeckle Mr Hyde personality with drivability issues- jerking the driveline, stalling
The clutch seems to be different and grabby at times ,
The hood seems to be making rust holes/rot beneath the front edge,
Battery power loss over a few weeks...
the dam air doors for the havoc only run the windshield defrost and vents but no the the floor.....
I live in the mid west and don’t drive this car at winter to keep it out of the salt, but dam does it seems to be a lot of maintenance for the low miles and not driven much. I never has been beaten by me but wonder if it was abused before me or is this just what they are?..
Sounds to me kids had it used it abused it and then sold it sorry but had a few like that , last one was a corbra it had a dominoe affect fix one something eles goes only 86500miles on it I gave 10,000 it was 97 convertible it jump time the manifold went out and parts for it was hard to find so I say if lots of problems sell it try again
Thank you!
Is it a real concern with Timing Chains and automatic Transmissions?
Im considering of buying a late 2008 or 2009 with the 4,6 V8 but that makes me hesitate cause would be quite expensive to fix.
I thought spitting or breaking spark plugs are the main Problem with that engine and only until midth of 2008.
Automatic transmissions have problems. I've been looking to buy that type of car and manual transmission seem the best, at least for V8 4.6 engine
Timing Chain issues are for the V6, the V8 4.6 engines are solid
@@GatesRapes that damn cassette in the back driven by a jack shaft? gotta pull the engine to get to it
Wait a minute… did they actually suggest using an ignition timing light to check the cam timing?!?!
Of course it's better to replace and not clean the maf sensor 😉
I have a 2005 mustang bought her for 4.4K and within a year and half had to dump 9k in repairs.
holy shit. What did you end up fixing?
Yeah man, same here. I feel like I’ve been fixing my GT ever since I got her.
@@Emistotle Man I swapped my engines once already and my trans went out yesterday. I think I'm gonna call it and just stop dumping money into this engine & it's parts.
@@adayums automatic?
I completely understand I’ve bought mine for $4200 and I already put $4000 into this vehicle getting it fixed lol 😂 such a pain I had a 08 Dodge Charger 5.7 hemi and same thing over 3k in repairs not to mention that thing drink gas like a shot of vodka 😂😆
Thermostat housings leak like crazy too
Gee, whoever owned that Mustang must've abused it.I bought an 08' Mustang V6 brand new back in 08' and had it for 10 yrs. and I've NEVER had any mechanical issues with it all I've ever done was change the oil and the batteries.
Have 05 gt 5spd manual, only issue i had was alternator went bad.
+russianoleg Thanks for the feedback!
I bought an 05 Mustang brand new in January of 2005. Biggest piece of garbage ever. Got rid of it just before the warranty expired. Bought a used Lexus which I'm still driving 11 years later.
One of the worst but common issues was with the 5r55s and tremec trannys...update your servos!! If not you'll possibly end up with a busted overdrive sprag causing you to lose reverse and overdrive... and don't go with the brass sleeve !!
number 6 problem was loose nut behind steering wheel.
One of the problems is the alternator, 06 models are very bad, you can fix it replacing it with a 07 alternator, that model has not that problem and the part is actually the same
Thank you
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Nice!
How about doing head gaskets? Do I have to remove the front timing cover and cam shafts to do head gaskets only?
Catalytic converter? I live in a third world country with the worse gas possible and my '07 Mustang still has the original cats. Only problem was original alternator. Even road racing 3 times a year as well as daily driving it haven't been able to break anything.
Clogged converter? Time for Racecar
They forgot the blend door actuators going bad.
transmission? I have rarely seen those mustangs fail due to their gearbox, many continue to move even after being hit every 5 minutes burning tires at any traffic light, it is not even a general problem in forum lol
Cheddar Bob at the beginning was a huge cringe
didnt show the flooding problem that the 05-09 mustangs have
they fixed that in 07.
That's my motto!👍
What catalytic converter?
I like how this mustang is all rusty and shit and my 07 has no rust and thats how i bought it its going to be are 1 year together and its going to UTI with me next aug and its going to be happy with most of the things i do to it like add a new heart to my car and alot more stuff
thanks
Question? My 08 mustang convertible front end shakes at 55-70mph and the steering wheel shakes when foot is on brakes but pedal does not shake?
I owned a 2012 v6 stang.. No faults ever..
Thermostat housing must've changed mine 3 or 4 times on my 06 mustang
It's made of plastic. Get the aluminum ones on ebay. They will last you a fortune amount of money
Just did mine and defenitly go aluminum.
I need help my throttle body keeps going out and my throttle pedal keeps burning out what electrónical problems could cause my throttle system to go bad
so i have a 09 v6 auto. i don't know what's going on but when i put it into reverse or drive it just rocks back and forth. the 1,2,3 gear seem to engage but i don't have enough space to move forward where its at currently. i have it on jack stands now and the rear wheels move as it the trans is not engaged into park. i also just did a transmission filter and fluid change because i thought it was going to fix the problem. any help?
Just had to replace my fuel cap.