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2006 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Ford Mustang, 14% of all 424 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest engine complaint count among 21 Mustang model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 51,000 miles.

Engine complaints
58
14% of 424
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
51,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Mustang engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 16, 2006, latest Jun 14, 2024.

2006 Ford Mustang engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2006Aug 2007Oct 2009Aug 2010Dec 2011Aug 2013Oct 2014Dec 2017
58 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2006 to Jun 2024; peak Apr 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Ford Mustang

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Mustang model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200592 (13%)
  2. 200658 (14%)
  3. 200758 (9%)
  4. 200827 (8%)
  5. 200924 (13%)
  6. 201022 (8%)
  7. 201181 (17%)
  8. 201260 (13%)
  9. 201336 (13%)
  10. 201424 (7%)
  11. 201564 (15%)
  12. 201688 (23%)
  13. 201736 (14%)
  14. 201862 (32%)
  15. 201962 (42%)
  16. 202031 (26%)
  17. 202111 (20%)
  18. 20228 (16%)
  19. 20233 (20%)
  20. 202411 (14%)
  21. 20255 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Mustang have engine problems?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Ford Mustang, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 51,000 miles.
Which Ford Mustang year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Ford Mustang has the most engine complaints (92), compared with 58 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Ford Mustang?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Mustang is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.