2006 Ford Mustang GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang GT years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford Mustang GT. That ranks 2nd out of 11 Mustang GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (64 complaints, 42%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 151owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Ford Mustang GT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 64 | 42% | 75,000 | “takata air bags” (9%) | — |
| Structure | 20 | 13% | 35,750 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 13% | 24,685 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 7% | 55,166 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 6% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 5% | 4,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 4% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 3% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 3% | 18,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 3% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 3% | 58,423 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 3% | 77,554 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 3% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 2,037 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 36,100 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 69,512 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 76,656 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 608 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 608 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Ford Mustang GT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Ford Mustang GT.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata recall it has taken a year for me to finally get my car into the dealership for this recall. My local dealership would transfer me to the recall department and then i would have to leave a message, they never called me back. When i am on break from school is the only time i can attempt to…
Takara airbags never deployed
Takata recall: i have ford recall 16v-384 and this was corrected 12-6-2018. I also have ford recall notice 15s21 and also 15v319. These last two recall number have not be completed and the ford dealer who did the work on 16v384 says the other two (15s21 and 15v319) do not apply. Please help
This vehicle does not belong to me. Please removed me from mailing list and call list.
The electronic throttle body and electronic throttle sensor were sending my car into "limp mode", and very nearly caused two accidents before i could have the issue diagnosed and repaired. The first instance of "limp mode" came while i was driving home on the freeway in commute traffic. It was…
Other Ford Mustang GT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 151 | 0 |
| 2005 Mustang GT | 163 | 0 |
| 2004 Mustang GT | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 Mustang GT | 51 | 0 |
| 2002 Mustang GT | 48 | 0 |
| 2001 Mustang GT | 59 | 0 |
| 2000 Mustang GT | 64 | 1 |
| 1999 Mustang GT | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 Mustang GT | 53 | 0 |
| 1997 Mustang GT | 23 | 0 |
| 1996 Mustang GT | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Mustang GT?
Owners most often report air bags, structure, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 64 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford Mustang GT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Ford Mustang GT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mustang GT model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.