Ford Mustang problems and recalls by year
5,877 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2005 (705); 61 recalls, 9 investigations.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 5 | Engine |
| 2025 | 18 | 6 | Exterior lighting |
| 2024 | 84 | 12 | Electrical system |
| 2023 | 15 | 6 | Electrical system |
| 2022 | 50 | 9 | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2021 | 55 | 6 | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2020 | 120 | 8 | Electrical system |
| 2019 | 150 | 6 | Engine |
| 2018 | 195 | 3 | Engine |
| 2017 | 267 | 6 | Back over prevention |
| 2016 | 379 | 5 | Engine |
| 2015 | 438 | 11 | Unknown or other |
| 2014 | 359 | 3 | Air bags |
| 2013 | 271 | 5 | Air bags |
| 2012 | 469 | 6 | Air bags |
| 2011 | 466 | 4 | Air bags |
| 2010 | 261 | 5 | Air bags |
| 2009 | 181 | 5 | Air bags |
| 2008 | 347 | 5 | Air bags |
| 2007 | 615 | 5 | Air bags |
| 2006 | 424 | 5 | Air bags |
| 2005 | 705 | 5 | Air bags |
Years with 100+ complaints
2020 Mustang: 120 complaints
13 crashes, 5 fires, 8 injuries · 25V695000, 25V442000, 23V727000, 22V382000, 20V573000, 20V575000, 20V306000, 20V263000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 25 | 41,331 |
| Engine | 25 | 66,500 |
| Power train | 24 | 18,923 |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 4,000 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 6,700 |
| Air bags | 8 | 28,000 |
| Back over prevention | 7 | 60,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | — |
2019 Mustang: 150 complaints
3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury · 26V372000, 25V572000, 25V442000, 22V382000, 20V263000, 19V076000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 52 | 28,000 |
| Electrical system | 30 | 10,000 |
| Power train | 26 | 17,000 |
| Unknown or other | 19 | 3,000 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 71,000 |
| Structure › Body | 9 | 3,000 |
| Steering | 6 | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LATCH | 5 | 82,000 |
2018 Mustang: 195 complaints
8 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries · 25V572000, 18V213000, 17V814000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 58 | 11,000 |
| Power train | 43 | 9,000 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 39,000 |
| Unknown or other | 23 | 28,890 |
| Structure › Body | 15 | 45,087 |
| Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LATCH | 10 | 50,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 1,500 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 53,000 |
2017 Mustang: 267 complaints
14 crashes, 8 fires, 11 injuries · 25V614000, 25V572000, 22V082000, 17V529000, 17V168000, 16V779000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 47 | 46,000 |
| Structure › Body | 38 | 48,200 |
| Unknown or other | 37 | 30,000 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 32,000 |
| Engine | 27 | 31,000 |
| Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LATCH | 22 | 59,500 |
| Power train | 21 | 38,000 |
| Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera | 17 | 50,000 |
2016 Mustang: 379 complaints
13 crashes, 7 fires, 11 injuries, 2 deaths · 25V614000, 25V572000, 22V082000, 16V779000, 15V707000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 75 | 35,000 |
| Electrical system | 70 | 31,000 |
| Unknown or other | 70 | 30,000 |
| Back over prevention | 31 | 50,000 |
| Power train | 29 | 6,100 |
| Structure › Body | 22 | 50,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | 36,300 |
| Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera | 19 | 72,000 |
2015 Mustang: 438 complaints
26 crashes, 7 fires, 19 injuries · 25V614000, 25V572000, 22V082000, 22V011000, 20V331000, 16V779000, 16V643000, 15V832000, 15V339000, 14V774000, 14V649000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 75 | 38,000 |
| Electrical system | 66 | 30,000 |
| Engine | 51 | 24,000 |
| Service brakes | 46 | 10,000 |
| Power train | 40 | 10,000 |
| Structure › Body | 37 | 40,000 |
| Back over prevention | 31 | 40,000 |
| Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch | 29 | 43,000 |
2014 Mustang: 359 complaints
30 crashes, 1 fire, 23 injuries · 21V081000, 19V001000, 15V319000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 245 | 24,353 |
| Power train | 28 | 21,000 |
| Steering | 22 | 40,000 |
| Engine | 18 | 16,000 |
| Structure › Body | 15 | 22,000 |
| Unknown or other | 15 | 34,200 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 7,500 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 44,000 |
2013 Mustang: 271 complaints
16 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries · 21V081000, 19V001000, 18V046000, 15V319000, 12V190000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 145 | 25,000 |
| Power train | 46 | 57,000 |
| Engine | 22 | 52,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 60,000 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 60,000 |
| Unknown or other | 14 | 75,500 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 41,185 |
| Steering | 10 | 42,000 |
2012 Mustang: 469 complaints
20 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries, 1 death · 21V081000, 19V001000, 17V024000, 16V248000, 15V319000, 12V190000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 158 | 42,845 |
| Power train | 157 | 17,274 |
| Vehicle speed control | 35 | 39,000 |
| Engine | 30 | 52,000 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 56,000 |
| Power train › Manual transmission | 20 | 1,500 |
| Structure › Body | 20 | 37,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 57,187 |
2011 Mustang: 466 complaints
20 crashes, 1 fire, 17 injuries · 21V081000, 19V001000, 16V384000, 15V319000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 125 | 58,000 |
| Power train | 100 | 15,000 |
| Power train › Manual transmission | 95 | 3,000 |
| Engine | 48 | 57,800 |
| Vehicle speed control | 38 | 43,000 |
| Steering | 25 | 60,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 23 | 54,000 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 66,000 |
2010 Mustang: 261 complaints
13 crashes, 2 fires, 11 injuries, 2 deaths · 21V081000, 19V001000, 18V046000, 16V384000, 15V319000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 176 | 64,000 |
| Structure › Body | 12 | 58,000 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 63,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 60,000 |
| Power train | 9 | 21,300 |
| Engine | 8 | 75,000 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 48,202 |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 72,000 |
2009 Mustang: 181 complaints
17 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries · 21V081000, 18V046000, 17V024000, 16V384000, 15V319000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 133 | 45,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 21 | 45,000 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 43,000 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 130,000 |
| Power train | 4 | 119,222 |
| Suspension | 4 | 60,000 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 39,900 |
| Engine | 3 | 39,875 |
2008 Mustang: 347 complaints
21 crashes, 14 injuries · 21V081000, 17V024000, 16V384000, 15V319000, 08V082000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 236 | 45,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 50,000 |
| Power train | 17 | 28,000 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 44,000 |
| Structure › Body | 11 | 38,000 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 63,000 |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 75,000 |
| Engine | 6 | 75,689 |
2007 Mustang: 615 complaints
46 crashes, 5 fires, 40 injuries, 1 death · 21V081000, 17V024000, 16V384000, 15V319000, 08V082000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 340 | 75,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 43 | 55,000 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 67,125 |
| Structure › Body | 29 | 72,523 |
| Power train | 25 | 17,000 |
| Structure | 16 | 37,760 |
| Tires | 16 | 20,000 |
| Engine | 15 | 75,000 |
2006 Mustang: 424 complaints
19 crashes, 3 fires, 15 injuries, 2 deaths · 21V081000, 17V024000, 16V384000, 15V319000, 08V082000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 226 | 73,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 33 | 51,000 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 68,207 |
| Power train | 19 | 70,000 |
| Structure › Body | 19 | 65,358 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 100,000 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 12 | 24,000 |
| Engine | 11 | 80,000 |
2005 Mustang: 705 complaints
31 crashes, 7 fires, 27 injuries · 21V081000, 17V024000, 16V384000, 15V319000, 08V082000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 229 | 70,000 |
| Electrical system | 165 | 64,000 |
| Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel | 56 | 65,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 46 | 49,000 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 40 | 50,000 |
| Structure | 30 | 40,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 27 | 50,000 |
| Unknown or other | 23 | 70,000 |
61 recall campaigns since 2005
August 25, 2026 · 26V547000 · 2024–2026 · Electrical system › Wiring
The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge.
June 30, 2026 · 26V418000 · 2024–2026 · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge.
June 9, 2026 · 26V372000 · 2019 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge.
October 10, 2025 · 25V689000 · 2021–2023 · Electrical system › Body control module/BCM
The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge.
September 12, 2025 · 25V614000 · 2015–2017 · Seat belts › Pretensioner
Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies, as necessary.
August 22, 2025 · 25V546000 · 2024–2025 · Exterior lighting
Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary.
August 8, 2025 · 25V516000 · 2024 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.
Remedy: A dealer will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge.
August 8, 2025 · 25V519000 · 2025 · Exterior lighting › Lighting control module
The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge.
February 14, 2025 · 25V096000 · 2022–2023 · Steering › Electric power assist system
The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
Remedy: Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge.
October 25, 2024 · 24V802000 · 2024 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel; Electrical system › Software
The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge.
August 9, 2024 · 24V593000 · 2024 · Suspension › Rear
The rear suspension knuckles may have a casting defect that causes them to fail, which can result in a loss of vehicle handling and steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension knuckle as necessary, free of charge.
June 28, 2024 · 24V493000 · 2022–2023 · Steering › Electric power assist system
The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
Remedy: Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge.
June 28, 2024 · 24V496000 · 2024 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Switch/sensor/float
The brake fluid level sensor may not be properly configured after a Body Control Module (BCM) service update, resulting in a constantly illuminated brake fluid level warning light that can conceal a low brake fluid condition.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge.
June 3, 2024 · 24V394000 · 2024 · Power train › Clutch assembly › Linkage › Hydraulic hose/fittings
The clutch pressure line may be improperly secured and contact hot exhaust components, which can result in melting of the clutch pressure line and cause a brake fluid leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the clutch pressure line and repair it as necessary, free of charge.
March 22, 2024 · 24V220000 · 2024 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The low-pressure fuel supply line may be damaged or cut, which can result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel supply line, free of charge.
November 28, 2023 · 23V800000 · 2024 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages · do not drive
The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake pedal and bracket assembly, free of charge.
October 27, 2023 · 23V727000 · 2020–2023 · Electrical system › Body control module/BCM
The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge.
May 27, 2022 · 22V382000 · 2019–2020 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may broadcast an unintended faulted signal to the modules controlling the reverse camera, reverse light, and driver assist features, which may disable all of these functions.
Remedy: Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge.
May 13, 2022 · 22V334000 · 2022 · Forward collision avoidance › Sensing system › Camera
The camera is misaligned to the vehicle, resulting in the camera not functioning as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will realign the front-facing camera, free of charge.
February 16, 2022 · 22V082000 · 2015–2017 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge.
February 16, 2022 · 22V083000 · 2021–2022 · Air bags › Knee bolster
An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge.
December 16, 2021 · 21V980000 · 2021 · Air bags › Side/window › Curtain
The side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag inflation.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge.
September 23, 2020 · 20V573000 · 2020 · Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly, free of charge.
May 27, 2020 · 20V306000 · 2020 · Electrical system › Software; Forward collision avoidance › Sensing system › Camera
The camera may be misaligned to the vehicle and features that are dependent on the camera such as Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control may not function as intended.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform the Lane Departure Warning System camera alignment procedure, free of charge.
May 8, 2020 · 20V263000 · 2019–2020 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel; Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge.
February 11, 2019 · 19V076000 · 2019 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC), free of charge.
December 18, 2017 · 17V814000 · 2018 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel; Electrical system › Software
If the ignition is turned off when the transmission is not in PARK, the instrument cluster may not illuminate the PRNDL gear position display and the operator may not receive the "Key in Ignition" chime when the driver's door is opened.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge.
March 13, 2017 · 17V168000 · 2017 · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LATCH
The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver-side interior door handle and repair the return spring, as necessary, free of charge.
October 26, 2016 · 16V779000 · 2015–2017 · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge.
December 10, 2015 · 15V832000 · 2015 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
The affected vehicles have a brake caliper guide pin that may not have been sufficiently tightened during installation of the half shafts.
Remedy: Roush will notify owners, and Roush-authorized Ford dealers will tighten the caliper guide pin to the proper specification, free of charge.
October 26, 2015 · 15V707000 · 2016 · Child seat › Tether › Connector/clip; Seat belts
The front and rear seat belts and child seat tether anchors may have been damaged in shipping from the supplier to the vehicle assembly plant and may not adequately restrain the occupant in a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear seat belt assemblies and the child seat tether anchors, free of charge.
June 2, 2015 · 15V339000 · 2015 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Prolonged exposure to elevated underbody temperatures can cause degradation of the fuel tank and/or fuel vapor lines, which may eventually result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shield, add thermal patches to the fuel tank and parking brake cable, and add thermal wraps to the fuel vapor lines.
May 28, 2015 · 15V319000 · 2005–2014 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module · do not drive
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge.
December 5, 2014 · 14V774000 · 2015 · Fuel system, gasoline
The fuel pressure sensor may not have been seated properly to the fuel jumper line, which may cause a fuel leak.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel jumper line, free of charge.
October 17, 2014 · 14V649000 · 2015 · Seat belts
In the affected vehicles, the passenger safety belt tension sensor may misclassify the size of the front passenger seat occupant.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger safety belt buckle, free of charge.
February 25, 2008 · 08V082000 · 2005–2008 · Air bags › Frontal
FORD IS RECALLING 434,593 MY 2008 MUSTANG VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ONE OF THE NECK INJURY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," FOR AN UNBELTED 5TH PERCENTILE FEMALE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER…
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE.
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Defect investigations
2 of 9 open.
| Investigation | Years | Opened | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | 2015–2017 | September 17, 2021 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture | Open |
| RQ21002 | 2020 | August 3, 2021 | Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance | Open |
| EA15001 | 2005–2008 | February 24, 2015 | Air Bag Inflator Rupture | Closing date not recorded |
| RQ19005 | 2015 | December 19, 2019 | Door Latch Failures | Closed |
| PE16001 | 2015 | January 16, 2016 | Door Latch Failure | Closed |
| PE14016 | 2005–2008 | June 11, 2014 | Air Bag Inflator Rupture | Closed |
| PE11024 | 2011–2012 | August 3, 2011 | Inability to shift gears on acceleration | Closed |
| AQ10001 | 2005–2008 | November 18, 2010 | Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit | Closed |
| PE08060 | 2007–2008 | October 14, 2008 | TIRE VALVE CRACKING | Closed |
Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Ford models.
Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.