Worst 2006 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 226 | 6 | 1 | 73,256 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 33 | 7 | 1 | 53,456 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | 2 | — | 106,365 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 19 | — | — | 59,970 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 19 | 2 | — | 58,083 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | — | — | 95,507 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 12 | — | — | 39,201 mi | |
| ENGINE | 11 | 1 | — | 137,359 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 11 | 1 | — | 34,522 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | 4 | — | 104,574 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | 1 | — | 48,185 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | — | — | 63,115 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | — | — | 34,250 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 7 | — | — | 627 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | 1 | — | 94,615 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 6 | — | — | 24,900 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 18,273 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | — | — | 26,664 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 55,175 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 4 | — | — | 1,830 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 1 | — | 94,800 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 4 | 1 | — | 18,946 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 72,933 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | 1 | 49,725 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | 1 | — | 37,647 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | 22,700 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | 30,219 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 8,750 mi |
Recalls for 2006 Ford Mustang
60 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,626,479 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
+ 50 more recalls
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