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2011 Ford Mustang engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 55 complaints for the 2011 Ford Mustang, 9% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
55 9% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
55,000 miles 54 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2011 Ford Mustang Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 55,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 6 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 7 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 17 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 14 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 5 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 3 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 2 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 55,000 miles
Based on 54 complaints that include mileage. 56% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles6
20k to 40k miles7
40k to 60k miles17
60k to 80k miles14
80k to 100k miles5
100k to 120k miles3
120k to 140k miles2
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 54 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang gt. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the vehicle had a defective after market programmer and as a result, the engine exhibited an internal motor failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance and voided the warranty. The VIN was not available and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 7, 800.

Reported at 7,800 miles, May 2011

Driving up hill going about 20. Orange wrench icon comes on and I lose all acceleration. Had to pull over going up a hill losing acceleration fast when cars are parked on the side of the road. Barely made it to a turn and parked my car. Had to turn the car off and wait a minute and turn it back on. Turned around and went home. Called ford dealership and asked what could be the issue. The mechanic said it could be one of two things. Took the car in to get a DTC code and they couldn't find it.

Reported at 53,000 miles, March 2015

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