2006 Ford Mustang Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 4%of 424 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,800miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Ford Mustang, 4% of the 424 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife was pulling into a parking space--I was in the car as well. About half way into the parking spot, the engine suddenly began reving and the car jumped forward causing a head on collision with the truck in front of us.”
NHTSA complaint #10452146, filed 2012-03, 91,000 miles“I started to notice that once I hit a steady 30-35 MPH (on the streets) it hesitates to accelerate. Then it jerks and im running normal again. Took it to the transmission mechanic. He said my trans fluids are fine, however, my pan is burnt . I do fine on the freeway. Its mostly when im driving through the streets and stop and go at lights. He ran some codes and the results were the gear 5 incorrect ratio and the solenoid ---something(sorry). He said to overhaul a trans I would be looking at $1800+.”
NHTSA complaint #10437748, filed 2011-11, 72,000 miles“I currently own a 2006 premium v6 Ford Mustang, and I regularly get my vehicle serviced. My most recent service visit was for an oil change along with all the other standard preventative maintenance that is performed with the oil change; performed 05/20/11. Upon completion, the service adviser told me the mechanic found coolant residue on the vehicle, but that I would not have to worry about it and it was probably nothing. On 06/24 I decided to drive to nevada for the weekend, and my engine overheated due to the coolant leak. …”
NHTSA complaint #10413142, filed 2011-07, 69,000 miles“Catalytic converter: long story short. My car was still eligible under the emissions warranty. Which made it eligible for Ford to repair the cat. Converter by law. I was given the run around (per Ford customer service)that my car wasn't covered under the bumper to bumper warranty since I had bought the car used. At that time(nov. 2010) there was a major. Nationwide back order on cat. Converters. I waited until february to take my car down to Ford under the assumptions that I was responsible to pay for the $1200+ repair cost. Since I was under 80,000 miles.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10437750, filed 2011-11, 69,000 miles“I have a 2006 Mustang with only 7500 miles on it and I have owned it now for about two weeks. Today I was driving on a residential street and the engine just turned off. I pulled the car over to the side and turned the car back on and it was fine. I drove home with no issues. I was almost on the interstate when this happened and it could have been very dangerous. If you complete a google search on 2006-2009 mustangs, this issue seems to be listed several times. When the engine shut off, I checked all the fluids in the car and they were all fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10372315, filed 2010-12, 7,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10029205Jun 1, 2009Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation, loss of rpm on deceleration, difficulty starting, and/or idle rpm less…
- 10020792Jan 16, 2007Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0340, p0344, p0345, p0349. Are found.
- 10018745Nov 14, 2005Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 11 | 7% |
| 2018 | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 25 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 39 | 27% |
| 2002 | 22 | 19% |
| 2001 | 24 | 14% |
| 2000 | 34 | 11% |
| 1999 | 31 | 15% |
| 1998 | 40 | 17% |
| 1997 | 38 | 22% |
| 1996 | 82 | 33% |
| 1995 | 339 | 56% |
| 1994 | 160 | 45% |
| 1993 | 11 | 11% |
| 1992 | 7 | 10% |
| 1991 | 6 | 8% |
| 1990 | 10 | 12% |
| 1989 | 6 | 6% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 5 | 13% |
| 1986 | 5 | 17% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 4 | 22% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Mustang
228 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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