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SuspensionPart report

2006 Ford Mustang GT Suspension Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
3%of 151 total for the year
Median mileage
1,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Ford Mustang GT, 3% of the 151 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“At this point, there is no safety problem. But the symptom suggests the possibility. The symptom is a bird-like squeak in the right front suspension whenever the car encounters a slight upward bump. The dealer checked out the car and found nothing awry. Based on my own analysis I sprayed wd-40 into the tie rod and roll bar bushings and realized a short-term benefit (noise gone). But the noise is now back, and I fear that the cause is significant. I'll try again with more robust lubricants, but I still have a concern for the root cause.”

NHTSA complaint #10277047, filed 2009-07, 1,000 miles

“Squealing/grinding noise from rear end on low speed turns at 7000 miles. Dealer identified the source as the rear axle and put in a new diff clutch pack. Vehicle was fine for a few months but the same sound has returned, however it is intermittent and quieter. Mileage is now about 14,000. Rear ends should not be wearing out every 10k miles on a high performance vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10183555, filed 2007-02, 7,000 miles

“Front end noise when at 5 MPH over small bumps, from both sides passenger side and driver side. Took it to dealer and they said it was a loose stabilizer link and it was tightened. I drove of the lot with the same problem nothing was solved.”

NHTSA complaint #10196861, filed 2007-07, 100 miles

“-the contact stated that the 2006 Ford Mustang Gt had suspension problems. Each time he hit a series of pot holes in the road the vehicle made a loud thumping sound on the right front side of the vehicle. Also, the steering had more play, and sometimes it felt as if he was over steering. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealership, and they replaced the right front strut assembly. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer, and was waiting for their response. The contact stated that vehicle's current mileage was 8,000 miles. The failure mileage was 8 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #10186345, filed 2007-03, 8 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Mustang Gt. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking abnormally while driving 25 MPH. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who stated that the tracking bar was fractured in half. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10567848, filed 2014-03, 35,000 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200653%
200532%
200312%
200224%
200147%
200023%
199913%
199812%
199613%

Other parts of the 2006 Ford Mustang GT

Air bags
64 complaints
Body and structure
20 complaints
Vehicle speed control
20 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Mustang GT

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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