Major Problems with Ford Mustang - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Ford Mustang model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2005, for instance, is the worst year for the Mustang. Older Mustang vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Ford Mustang Problems

AIR BAGS
2015 Ford Mustang January 27, 2017 Victims: 5 Mileage: 27223 miles

2015 mustang 2.3 liter. purchased brand new from fairfield ford in california. mustang rear ended 2014 prius at highway speed. severe accident. steering wheel airbag failed to inflate in mustang. lower airbag in driver footwell inflated only. driver seatbelt retractor is not locked potentially should be immobilized. driver of mustang suffered 2 broken ribs, 2 cracked ribs, and a cracked sternum. her face also struck the steering wheel and caused her to become unconscious for a little while . both vehicles towed from scene, mustang driver did not realize her injuries and went to the hospital the following day. ...

AIR BAGS
2005 Ford Mustang March 4, 2012 Victims: 5 Mileage: 53000 miles

Severe one vehicle rollover off the road flipping over on driver side and roof. no airbags deployed although it was obvious they should have. do not know what caused the vehicle to swerve off the rod. driver in critical condition with broken neck. *tr

AIR BAGS
2011 Ford Mustang May 31, 2014 Victims: 4 Mileage: 50 miles

Air fail to deploy when hit by a uninsured motorist who was speeding through a school zone did an legal lane change hit me while i was making a left turn seat belt on left turn bleaker on turning when safe bam!!! never seen it coming my head slammed into the steel fame of my 2011 ford mustang v6 head neck back mid lower back every thing from head to toe on my left hurts like hell ribs on both sides knees hands feet as well.

What is the most common problem with Ford Mustang?

Overall the worst problem with Ford Mustang relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Mustang years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 2028 POWER TRAIN 410 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 354 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 326 ENGINE 253 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 190 BODY 179 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 160 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 142 STEERING 115 FRONTAL 109 SERVICE BRAKES 102 SUSPENSION 98 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 95 STRUCTURE 82 SEAT BELTS 72 TIRES 70 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 65 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 64 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 59 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 59 ENGINE 55 PARKING BRAKE 54 GASOLINE 54 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 51 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 50 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 49 WHEELS 46 SEATS 43 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 38 RETRACTOR 34 CONVENTIONAL 29 EQUIPMENT 26 FRONT 20 HEADLIGHTS 20 TANK ASSEMBLY 19 SIDEWALL 19 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 18 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 17 VISIBILITY 16 DOOR 16 SIDE/WINDOW 16 CRUISE CONTROL 15 VALVE 15 VISIBILITY/WIPER 15 IGNITION 14 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 14 RECLINER 13 ANCHORAGE 13 FRONT 12 REAR 12 ROOF AND PILLARS 11 WINDSHIELD 10 DELIVERY 10 FUEL PUMP 10 EXHAUST SYSTEM 10 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 10 LATCH 10 HOOD 10 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 10 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 10 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 10 AIR CONDITIONER 9 DRIVELINE 9 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 9 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 9 STORAGE 9 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 9 AXLE ASSEMBLY 9 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 9 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 9 SWITCH 8 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 8 WIRING 7 COOLING SYSTEM 7 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 7 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 7 TREAD/BELT 7 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 7 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 7 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 7 FRONT UNDERHOOD 7 LATCH 7 DRIVESHAFT 6 ROTOR 6 EMISSION CONTROL 6 CONTROL ARM 6 RACK AND PINION 6 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 6 FRAME AND MEMBERS 6 POWER ADJUST 6 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 6 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 6 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 5 MASTER CYLINDER 5 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 5 HEATER CORE 5 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 5 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 5 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 5 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 5 BUMPERS 4 DISC 4 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 4 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 4 CALIPER 4 ARM 4 LINKAGE AND CABLE 4 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 4 POWER ASSIST 4 ELECTRICAL 4 PUMP 4 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 4 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 4 REAR/OTHER 3 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 3 MODULE 3 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 3 AXLE SHAFT 3 WHEEL BEARING 3 REAR WINDOW 3 RIM 3 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 3 HEAD RESTRAINT 3 LOWER ARM 3 LINKAGES 3 MECHANICAL 2 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 2 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 2 PADS 2 WEBBING 2 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 2 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 2 MACPHERSON STRUT 2 SHOCK ABSORBER 2 SWITCH 2 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 2 MECHANICAL 2 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 2 BRAKE LIGHTS 2 INJECTORS 2 STARTER ASSEMBLY 2 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 2 SWITCH 2 EXTERIOR 2 LOCK 2 HORN 2 TAIL LIGHTS 2 BACK UP LIGHTS 2 TRUNK LID 2 CARBURETOR SYSTEM 2 COLUMN 2 FLUID 2 ABS WARNING LIGHT 2 COIL SPRINGS 2 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 2 POWER STEERING FLUID 2 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 2 INFLATOR MODULE 2 LINKAGES 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 DRUM 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 SWITCH 1 CHILD SEAT 1 INTERIOR 1 SELECTOR DEVICES 1 CABLES 1 NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 VACUUM 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 LOWER BALL JOINT 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 TORQUE CONVERTER 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 MULTIPLE AXLE 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 SPRINGS 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK 1 FOG LIGHTS 1 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES 1 SWITCH 1 SHAFT SECTOR 1 COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 WATER HEATER 1 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 1 LABELS 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 SHOES/LININGS 1 U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE 1 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 1 LINES AND FITTINGS 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 FUEL PUMP 1 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 CAMERA 1
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