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Mustang Overheating Active Air Flap Fault

I'm pulling my hair out! I've got a 2006 Ford Mustang, gasoline engine, with a rather persistent issue. The check engine light is on, and the engine's been threatening to overheat lately. I've scanned the codes, and it points to a fault with the active air flaps in the grille. Anyone else wrestled with this? I'm suspecting a dodgy electromechanism. What a headache!

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A 2006 Ford Mustang is experiencing overheating issues and a check engine light, with diagnostic codes indicating a fault in the active air flaps in the grille. The problem is suspected to be a faulty electromechanism, particularly affecting the vehicle when idling or in slow traffic. A similar case was resolved by replacing the defective actuator, which successfully eliminated the overheating and check engine light issues.

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linabrown10

I had a similar issue with my Mustang. Is it constantly overheating, or only under specific conditions?

erik_dunkel45 (community.author)

Thanks for the quick reply! It tends to overheat more when idling or in slow-moving traffic. When I'm cruising at higher speeds, the temperature seems to regulate itself a bit better. Could it be the same for you?

linabrown10

Yes, that sounds very similar to what I experienced. Given your mileage and the symptoms, it's likely the same actuator issue. I'd suggest taking it to a reputable workshop for a proper diagnosis and repair. In my case, the electromechanism was indeed defective. Better safe than sorry with overheating!

erik_dunkel45 (community.author)

Appreciate the advice! Sounds like I'll bite the bullet and get it looked at. I was dreading it, but it's reassuring to know someone else has been through the same ordeal. Thanks for confirming my suspicions. I got the flaps replaced, the repair bill came to 590€. The overheating and check engine light are gone!

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