Ford Mustang Repair Cost Guide

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Comprehensive repair cost data for the 2018-2025 Ford Mustang, compiled from 10 industry sources (8 high-confidence). Covers 11 common repair types with OEM vs aftermarket parts pricing, labor hour estimates, and paint costs.

Repair Range
$100-$4,800
Body Labor
$120/hr
Paint Labor
$125/hr
Annual Maint.
$709/yr

Damage Severity Cost Ranges

Minor

$250-$1,000

Single panel scratch, small dent, mirror or lip damage

Moderate

$1,000-$3,000

Bumper replacement, fender replacement, windshield with calibration

Major

$3,000-$8,000

Multiple panel damage, quarter panel work, structural repair

Common Repairs & Costs

Front Bumper Replacement
1.5-3 hrs
Front bumper cover replacement with paint and hardware
$643-$1,600
Parts: $195-$650 Labor: $150-$400 Paint: $250-$550
Rear Bumper Replacement
1.5-3 hrs
Rear bumper cover replacement with paint
$500-$1,400
Parts: $180-$600 Labor: $150-$350 Paint: $250-$500
Front Bumper Repair
2-5 hrs
Front bumper repair and repaint (scratches, scuffs, minor cracks)
$300-$1,100
Parts: $0-$100 Labor: $200-$600 Paint: $200-$400
Fender Replacement
2-4 hrs
Front fender replacement with paint
$700-$1,600
Parts: $250-$600 Labor: $200-$500 Paint: $250-$500
Door Replacement
3-6 hrs
Complete door assembly replacement including glass and hardware
$1,400-$2,900
Parts: $600-$1200 Labor: $400-$900 Paint: $400-$800
Windshield Replacement
1-2 hrs
Windshield replacement with potential ADAS calibration
$440-$1,200
Parts: $300-$800 Labor: $100-$250 ADAS calibration required
Mirror Replacement
0.5-1.5 hrs
Side mirror assembly replacement
$249-$413
Parts: $150-$300 Labor: $80-$180 Paint: $50-$150
Headlight Replacement
0.5-1.5 hrs
Headlight assembly replacement (LED or halogen)
$380-$850
Parts: $300-$650 Labor: $80-$200
Quarter Panel Replacement
8-22 hrs
Quarter panel repair or replacement with paint
$1,800-$4,800
Parts: $400-$1000 Labor: $1000-$3000 Paint: $400-$800
Paintless Dent Repair
0.5-3 hrs
Paintless dent repair (PDR) for minor dents without paint damage
$100-$500
Parts: $0-$0 Labor: $100-$500
Minor Scratch Repair
1-3 hrs
Minor scratch or scuff repair and blend
$250-$800
Parts: $0-$50 Labor: $150-$500 Paint: $100-$250

Labor Rate Breakdown

Body
$120/hr
Paint
$125/hr
Mechanical
$140/hr
Frame
$145/hr

Ford dealerships charge $120-$180/hr; independent shops $75-$120/hr

Labor rates vary significantly by location. View rates for your state.

Parts Pricing: OEM vs Aftermarket

Front Bumper Cover
$300-$650
$62-$300
-62%
OEM: $300-$650 | AM: $62-$300 (-62%)
Rear Bumper Cover
$280-$600
$80-$350
-51%
OEM: $280-$600 | AM: $80-$350 (-51%)
Front Fender
$250-$600
$100-$300
-53%
OEM: $250-$600 | AM: $100-$300 (-53%)
Headlight Assembly
$450-$650
$150-$400
-50%
OEM: $450-$650 | AM: $150-$400 (-50%)
Side Mirror Assembly
$200-$350
$50-$150
-64%
OEM: $200-$350 | AM: $50-$150 (-64%)
Windshield
$400-$800
$200-$500
-42%
OEM: $400-$800 | AM: $200-$500 (-42%)
Taillight Assembly
$250-$500
$80-$250
-56%
OEM: $250-$500 | AM: $80-$250 (-56%)
Door Shell
$500-$1,000
$250-$600
-43%
OEM: $500-$1000 | AM: $250-$600 (-43%)

ADAS Calibration Requirements

The Ford Mustang is equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that may require recalibration after certain repairs. This adds significant cost to bumper replacements, windshield replacements, and structural repairs.

Windshield Replacement Calibration: $200-$350
Required

Common Damage Patterns

Front Bumper Damage

Very Common

Front bumper scratches, cracks, and dents from parking and low-speed impacts

Typical cost $300-$1,600

Most common Turo rental damage; Mustang's low ride height increases curb contact risk

Rear Bumper Damage

Common

Rear bumper damage from parking incidents and rear-end contacts

Typical cost $500-$1,400

Door Dings And Dents

Very Common

Door dings, dents, and parking lot damage

Typical cost $100-$800

Wheel And Tire Curbing

Very Common

Wheel curb rash and tire sidewall damage from low profile tires

Typical cost $150-$400

Per wheel; performance package wheels with low-profile tires are especially prone

Side Mirror Damage

Common

Side mirror damage from tight spaces and lane drift

Typical cost $249-$413

Rear Quarter Scrapes

Common

Quarter panel scrapes from inexperienced drivers misjudging car width

Typical cost $500-$2,000

Mustang's wide rear track makes it prone to scraping on tight turns and parking

Front Lip Damage

Common

Front splitter/lip spoiler damage from speed bumps and steep driveways

Typical cost $200-$600

Low ground clearance on GT and Performance Pack models

Paint Scratches

Very Common

Paint scratches and chips across body panels

Typical cost $250-$800

Maintenance Costs

Annual Cost
$709/yr

Source: RepairPal

Data Sources

10 sources (8 high-confidence)

RepairPal CarEdge Glass.net CarParts.com StangNet Forums MustangForums.com Ford OEM Parts Online AmericanMuscle YourMechanic KBB - Cost to Own

Labor Rates by State

Repair costs vary by location. Check body, paint, and mechanical rates for your state.

Cost by Damage Type

Bumper replacement, fender repair, scratch repair, and more -- with data-backed cost ranges.

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