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2006 Ford Mustang GT Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 151 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford Mustang GT, most often about the air bags (42% of complaints, typically around 75,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Mustang GT model year since 2000.
Complaints151
Recalls0
Crashes reported10
Fires reported1
Injuries reported7
Most common 2006 Ford Mustang GT problems
Air bags
64 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
This morning the unexpected and unheard of happened my passenger side airbag inside the seat deployed for no apparent reason. I was pulling in to the gas station at about 5-10 MPH with my brother in the passenger side and wife in backseat when all of a sudden the airbag exploded, my brother thought we got into a crash…
"takata recall" although I check my mail and have contacted local Ford dealerships I have not been able to complete recall 16s26. This car was oe purchased in florida, until 2013 when I bought it and drove it to vermont. The mileage in florida was over 70,000. I have asked for help to have the airbag replaced, calling…
Speed control
20 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 24,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Mustang GT. The contact stated that as the vehicle was started and he shifted into drive, the engine exhibited an unusually high increase in rpms of 6,000. The accelerator pedal then independently engaged without application by the contact. The contact immediately shut off the engine and…
Happened 2 consecutive days. My wife was driving at around 30-40 miles per hour and all of a sudden it's like the car took off and began accelerating on its own. Breaking would not really slow it down. She was lucky enough to be able to throw the car in neutral ti shiite down but the vehicle kept revving. She had to…
Body and structure
20 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
I wish to file a complaint for a 2006 Ford Mustang GT that I own. I started to smell a musty odor around nov 2012. Shortly afterward, I noticed a significant water leak on the passenger side floor. I brought the car to a Ford dealership that went through the testing process to confirm there is a tsb relevant to my…
Corrosion on hood in several places that continues to rapidly deteriorate. After research, located tsb put out by Ford indicating the corrosion is as a result of iron contamination in aluminum prior to painting which clearly states that this is a manufacturer defect. Ford has refused to fix the issue even though it is…
Fuel system
16 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
2006 Mustang GT- fuel sender needs replacement. Trouble code p0456 comes up. The fuel pump on vehicles built before january 1st, 2006 had an oversized orifice and would cause a leak in the evaporative system. The fuel pump itself will not be at danger for a failure although with an evap code you may lose fuel economy…
Failure occurs everytime you attempt to fill the fuel tank. The vehicle will not take fuel. Ford has put out a tsb 07-21-12 to address the issue. If tsb does not solve the problem-there is no solution according to Ford.
Electrical
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, wiring, starter assembly.
Vehicle was entering freeway when all dash lights stopped functioning and went black. Within several seconds the vehicle lost power and began spluttering. Vehicle pulled onto the side of the freeway and the engine cut out. Vehicle was unable to restart once engine died. Vehicle was taken to dealership where the…
Lost function of brake lights, turn signals and flashers. Ford dealer in winston salem, nc said the drain below the windshield has stopped up and diverted the water via the wiring to the sjb thereby shorting it out. Had new sjb installed and water removed from passenger floor area. Took 2 days for carpeting to dry…
Engine
10 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
After changing the battery on my 2006 Ford Mustang GT with 5 speed manual transmission it idles very rough and sometimes dies during driving or idles so low the power steering is not fully functional resulting in excessive steering effort. The car ran fine until the battery was replaced. I followed the relearn…
Driving home form a trip I started hearing a slapping/ticking noise form under the hood. Investigated the problem and seems to be coming form timing chain cover/ valve cover area on passenger side. After doing research on this matter and a mechanic visit it is a timing chain guide/tensioner. Its a costly repair and…
Brakes
10 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
I own a 2006 Ford Mustang GT. The parking brake has faulty seals causing water to wander past them and freezing my brakes when its cold. It has done this for three years in a row and im so sick of it. Other mustang owners are having similar problems and I don't think this should cost the consumers to fix correctly.
I am contacting you to attempt to urge Ford motor company to issue a recall on the large numbers of issues on 2005-06 Ford mustangs (reference tsb 06-5-4). This tsb refers to a defective brake cable originally installed on these cars in which the rubber boot is prone to premature failure. This failure allows moisture…
Transmission
8 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 4,500 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission, manual transmission.
Driving on interstate the car lost power momentarily and then resumed normal driving. Within a few miles the vehicle began making a loud noise which sounded like a flat tire. Upon beginning to move to side of road, tapped brakes and vehicle began rocking, shaking and screaming with metal on metal noise. Vehicle was…
My 2006 Mustang GT has been in the service department three times within 2 months time. When you make a left or right turn there is a grinding sound. They have installed 2 clutch packs (kit-axle dif, 3 gear and pinions, and a new flange. I know it is not the way the vehicle is driven. It was bought new in march 2006…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Ford Mustang GT recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Ford Mustang GT
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Mustang GT?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (64 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles); speed control (20 complaints, typically around 24,500 miles); body and structure (20 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Mustang GT have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Ford Mustang GT. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Ford Mustang GT?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Mustang GT model year since 2000, with 151 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.