How is your reliability so far?
09-04-2007, 11:23 PM
#11
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: IL
Posts: 1,070
RE: How is your reliability so far?
if you look at the consumer reports ratings the mustang does above average to excellent in the following
engine major
engine minor
engine cooling
transmission
drive system
fuel system
electrical system
climate system
suspension
brakes
exhaust
for the other categories that include audio and body integrity (i.e. rattles) it does poorly. these are the problems i most often see described, lots of rattles, and some audio problems. Now i can handle both of those problems if the mechanical basis of the car is pretty bulletproof. I have 1000 miles with no problems, however it is brand new so it better not have any problems
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engine major
engine minor
engine cooling
transmission
drive system
fuel system
electrical system
climate system
suspension
brakes
exhaust
for the other categories that include audio and body integrity (i.e. rattles) it does poorly. these are the problems i most often see described, lots of rattles, and some audio problems. Now i can handle both of those problems if the mechanical basis of the car is pretty bulletproof. I have 1000 miles with no problems, however it is brand new so it better not have any problems
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09-05-2007, 10:15 AM
#18
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location:
Posts: 13
RE: How is your reliability so far?
2006 - 48.000 miles
~ Auto shifter jammed/popped up out of console; wouldn't go into Park - Shifter replaced under warranty
~ Hesitation after long cruise - Fuel pump replaced under warranty
~ Passenger side wet floorboard issue - Some passenger side weatherstripping replaced under warranty
~ Auto shifter jammed/popped up out of console; wouldn't go into Park - Shifter replaced under warranty
~ Hesitation after long cruise - Fuel pump replaced under warranty
~ Passenger side wet floorboard issue - Some passenger side weatherstripping replaced under warranty
09-05-2007, 10:35 AM
#19
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Owensboro Kentucky
Posts: 635
RE: How is your reliability so far?
ORIGINAL: sliek0722
Four years in a row now, consumer reports gave the 05, 06, 07, and 08 horrible predicted reliability ratings. This is quite a 180 since the 02-04 got impeccable predicted reliability ratings. What gives? I haven't had major problems with mine. I know I've read a few horror stories here and there on this forum about people getting lemons and having to get a new car but that can happen with any car. How good has your stang been to you?
Four years in a row now, consumer reports gave the 05, 06, 07, and 08 horrible predicted reliability ratings. This is quite a 180 since the 02-04 got impeccable predicted reliability ratings. What gives? I haven't had major problems with mine. I know I've read a few horror stories here and there on this forum about people getting lemons and having to get a new car but that can happen with any car. How good has your stang been to you?
09-05-2007, 10:54 AM
#20
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: IL
Posts: 1,070
RE: How is your reliability so far?
ORIGINAL: DylanFan
Since no one else mentioned it I'll add the problem with the front end clunking/rattleing on my 2006 coupe with 9,000 miles when hitting small bumps at less that 40 MPH. Has anyone ever figured how to fix/eliminate this annoying problem? I won't notice it for a couple of days and then it will start up again!
ORIGINAL: sliek0722
Four years in a row now, consumer reports gave the 05, 06, 07, and 08 horrible predicted reliability ratings. This is quite a 180 since the 02-04 got impeccable predicted reliability ratings. What gives? I haven't had major problems with mine. I know I've read a few horror stories here and there on this forum about people getting lemons and having to get a new car but that can happen with any car. How good has your stang been to you?
Four years in a row now, consumer reports gave the 05, 06, 07, and 08 horrible predicted reliability ratings. This is quite a 180 since the 02-04 got impeccable predicted reliability ratings. What gives? I haven't had major problems with mine. I know I've read a few horror stories here and there on this forum about people getting lemons and having to get a new car but that can happen with any car. How good has your stang been to you?