NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Mustang

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

Select a model year to filter results to that year of the Ford Mustang.

Complaints

10,049

Active records

Recalls

92

Active records

TSBs

1,304

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

36

Injuries

591

Crashes

811

Fires

293

Top reported issues — Ford Mustang

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

2,702

Operating state

2,575

Safety restraint issue

1,565

Engine behavior

1,016

Reporting mechanism

1,000

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

865

Fluid issue

787

Noise

751

Thermal issue

747

Safety restraint behavior

665

Performance issue

574

Braking behavior

570

Driver assistance issue

515

Access/entry issue

397

Vibration/harshness

395

Steering behavior

259

Lighting behavior

241

Electrical issue

237

Infotainment behavior

174

Ride/handling behavior

159

Starting behavior

149

HVAC behavior

147

Smell

125

Recent change

108

Powering on/off behavior

95

Wiper/washer behavior

52

Communication/network issue

9

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 FORD MUSTANG

Filed Oct 21, 2026


Coolant intrusion caused by a crack in the engine block coolant leaking into cylinder 3, engine replacement needed. 50k miles on the vehicle.

2019 FORD MUSTANG

Filed Oct 21, 2026


My 2019 ford mustang egoboost with only 59,000 miles has a cylinder three coolant intrusion. This is disappointing, as the only right way to fix this according to Ford, is to replace the whole engine. Nobody should expect to have to fix their entire engine. Now on cold starts coolant is leaking in to cylinder three, which is causing misfires and could potentially lead to a safety, risk. Ironically, there’s a lawsuit currently in place for this exact problem. This is a problem, sudden engine…

2018 FORD MUSTANG

Filed Oct 20, 2026


The engine has a head gasket defect that leaked coolant into the engine causing misfires and requires a very expensive repair for a defect that came with the engine when it was made. Two Ford dealerships have inspected and confirmed the issue. The car threw codes six months ago and we immediately stopped driving it and had the dealership inspect the problem. We have not fixed it yet as the repair is estimated at 6,000. Parts and labor. It is available for inspection. This seems to be a very…

2017 FORD MUSTANG

Filed Oct 19, 2026


My 2017 Ford Mustang Convertible front door unlatched to the secondary safety position while driving at highway speeds. This became a huge issue on October 13, 2026 while taking a long-distance trip. The passenger door unlatched at least 10 times. During this trip, my car exceded the 150,000 mile limit to Ford customer satisfication program 21N10. When I contacted both my local dealer and the Ford customer service team, both said their is nothing they can do to help me. I am quite frustrated…

2025 FORD MUSTANG

Filed Oct 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V418000 (Visibility); and 26V547000 (Electrical System) however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide a remedy for the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact…

2016 FORD MUSTANG

Filed Oct 14, 2026


The clutch pedal assembly weld has failed at the pivot point. This is a well known issue in the community and no fix has been made by Ford. The car could NOT shift or move while in the middle of an intersection.

2017 FORD MUSTANG

Filed Oct 13, 2026


I have attached a complaint which sets for the odometer fraud resulting in severe damage to my engine. I have also attached mileage discrepancies and the documentation created and maintained by AutoNation Ford Valencia which records my odometer at 26,250 in September 2022 and after taking my vehicle in for service of the air condition, I received it back with an odometer reading of 25,134 which appear on the odometer. Please review my complaint and supporting documentation.

2018 FORD MUSTANG

Filed Oct 13, 2026


The 2.3L EcoBoost engine failed due to coolant leaking into the combustion chambers. The dealer found coolant present in cylinders 1 and 4, the cylinder 4 piston washed, and vertical scoring on the cylinder 4 wall. The dealer's recommendation is complete engine replacement. Yes, the engine is available for inspection. The vehicle is currently at the Ford dealership and the engine has not yet been replaced. Coolant entering the cylinders causes misfiring and loss of engine power. The vehicle…

2019 FORD MUSTANG

Filed Oct 13, 2026


Known engine coolant intrusion problem with the Ford EcoBoost engine. It misfires and was confirmed by a service center that a whole new engine was needed. Car shaking and rumbling-- gas smell. Afraid of it catching fire.

2024 FORD MUSTANG

Filed Oct 12, 2026


I own a 2024 Ford Mustang (VIN above) subject to safety recall 26V547 / Ford 26C40 for engine wiring-harness ground eyelets that can fracture and cause loss of motive power. As of Oct 10, 2026, Ford's VIN lookup still shows the recall incomplete with no remedy or parts available and no dealer able to schedule the repair. Ford anticipates parts around Dec 21, 2026, while NHTSA's filing points to remedy owner letters around March 2027 — months after the Aug 25, 2026 campaign. I attempted to open…

Data sourced from NHTSA's public datasets. Issue classifications are generated by Repair Surge. About this data.

Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.