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Ford Mustang 2015–2023

6th generation (S550)

NHTSA data through 13 August 20262,206 complaints, 1,090 with mileageMethod

Reports with mileage
1,090
Median of reported failures
31,000 mi
Most-reported system
Engine (13.1%)
Recalls
34

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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 9,046 and 58,000 miles.

Figure 1 · Ford Mustang 2015–2023 · 1,090 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 10,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 279 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Ford Mustang 2015–2023Histogram of 1,090 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 10,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 10,000 miles with 279 complaints, 25.6 percent of the total. Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 9,046 and 58,000 miles. A further 4 complaints, 0.4 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 31,000.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 4 complaints (0.4%), plotted separately
10%
2,000
25%
9,046
Median
31,000
75%
58,000
90%
85,548

Tallest bin: 279 complaints between 0 and 10,000 miles. Based on 1,090 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 10,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–10,00027925.6%
10,000–20,00011710.7%
20,000–30,0001079.8%
30,000–40,00011510.6%
40,000–50,00011410.5%
50,000–60,000978.9%
60,000–70,000706.4%
70,000–80,000565.1%
80,000–90,000484.4%
90,000–100,000312.8%
100,000–110,000191.7%
110,000–120,000100.9%
120,000–130,00070.6%
130,000–140,00080.7%
140,000–150,00030.3%
150,000–160,00010.1%
160,000–170,00010.1%
170,000–180,00030.3%
200,000+40.4%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Owners filed 2,206 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015–2023 Ford Mustang, and 1,090 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.

Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 9,046 and 58,000 miles. The median is 31,000 miles.

The most-reported areas are the engine (13.1% of complaints, typically around 26,000 miles), the electrical system (12.6% of complaints, typically around 30,000 miles), problems owners could not categorise (11.6% of complaints, typically around 30,000 miles).

34 recall campaigns cover this generation.

If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.

How many miles does a 2015–2023 Ford Mustang last?

Half of the failure reports on the 2015–2023 Ford Mustang were filed by 31,000 miles and 90% by 86,000 miles — figures drawn from 1,090 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.

4 reports (0.4%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Mustang reached that mileage, not that it died there.

Before you buy a 2015–2023 Mustang: the 3-minute check

Generated from 1,090 mileage-tagged complaints, 34 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 34 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  2. Ask for transmission and driveline repair records. This area fails at a median of 10,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
  3. Ask for brakes repair records. This area fails at a median of 10,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
  4. Check transmission on 2015–2017 cars. MT82-D4 6-speed manual shift quality complaints (notchiness, grind into 2nd when cold) continue on 2015-2017 cars; Ford revised the unit for 2018.
  5. Check engine on 2018–2020 cars. Gen 3 5.0L Coyote elevated oil consumption and cam phaser rattle on cold start.
  6. Check engine on 2016–2018 cars. 5.2L Voodoo flat-plane-crank V8 (GT350) oil consumption and, on early cars, main bearing wear; Ford added an oil cooler and revised specs.
  7. Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
  8. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 9,000 and 58,000 miles, with a median of 31,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.

On inspection, the engine and the electrical system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 26,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

What fails, and when

Figure 2 · Ford Mustang 2015–2023

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Transmission and driveline202 reports10,0002,000–41,000Transmission and driveline: 202 reports, median 10,000 miles, middle half 2,000 to 41,000 miles.
  2. Brakes98 reports10,0002,500–42,000Brakes: 98 reports, median 10,000 miles, middle half 2,500 to 42,000 miles.
  3. Engine288 reports26,0005,000–61,000Engine: 288 reports, median 26,000 miles, middle half 5,000 to 61,000 miles.
  4. Problems owners could not categorise256 reports30,00012,000–49,000Problems owners could not categorise: 256 reports, median 30,000 miles, middle half 12,000 to 49,000 miles.
  5. Electrical system278 reports30,00012,000–47,000Electrical system: 278 reports, median 30,000 miles, middle half 12,000 to 47,000 miles.
  6. Body structure149 reports44,00023,000–68,000Body structure: 149 reports, median 44,000 miles, middle half 23,000 to 68,000 miles.
  7. Reversing camera and sensors197 reports48,00024,000–76,000Reversing camera and sensors: 197 reports, median 48,000 miles, middle half 24,000 to 76,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Engine28813.1%26,0005,000–61,000
Electrical system27812.6%30,00012,000–47,000
Problems owners could not categorise25611.6%30,00012,000–49,000
Transmission and driveline2029.2%10,0002,000–41,000
Reversing camera and sensors1978.9%48,00024,000–76,000
Body structure1496.8%44,00023,000–68,000
Brakes984.4%10,0002,500–42,000
Latches and locks964.4%60,00046,000–85,000
Fuel and propulsion system773.5%34,0007,000–52,000
Steering642.9%19,0006,000–46,000

Where your car sits

Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.

Figure 3 · Ford Mustang 2015–2023 · 1,090 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Ford Mustang 2015–2023Of 1,090 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 10,000-mile bin edge. 76 percent below 60,000 miles. 92 percent below 90,000 miles. 98 percent below 120,000 miles. Median 31,000 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 76% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 92% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 98% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it below

The staircase tops out at 100%: the remaining 0.4% of reports (4) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

At 60,000 miles

76% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Electrical system — median 30,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 30,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 10,000 mi
  • Brakes — median 10,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Engine — middle half 5,000–61,000 mi
  • Reversing camera and sensors — middle half 24,000–76,000 mi
  • Body structure — middle half 23,000–68,000 mi

At 90,000 miles

92% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Engine — median 26,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 30,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 30,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 10,000 mi
  • Reversing camera and sensors — median 48,000 mi
  • Body structure — median 44,000 mi
  • Brakes — median 10,000 mi

At 120,000 miles

98% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Engine — median 26,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 30,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 30,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 10,000 mi
  • Reversing camera and sensors — median 48,000 mi
  • Body structure — median 44,000 mi
  • Brakes — median 10,000 mi

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 31,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The engine accounts for 13.1% of complaints (288 reports, 134 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 26,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,000 and 61,000 miles.

The electrical system accounts for 12.6% of complaints (278 reports, 135 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 30,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 12,000 and 47,000 miles.

Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 11.6% of complaints (256 reports, 96 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 30,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 12,000 and 49,000 miles.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 9.2% of complaints (202 reports, 105 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 10,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,000 and 41,000 miles.

The reversing camera and sensors account for 8.9% of complaints (197 reports, 94 of them with a mileage figure), and they fail late — a median of 48,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 24,000 and 76,000 miles.

Body structure accounts for 6.8% of complaints (149 reports, 73 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 44,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 23,000 and 68,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2015 model year drew the most — 597 complaints — while 2023 drew the fewest at 28. The median year sits at 188.

That makes 2015 an outlier: roughly 3.2 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 34 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

The campaigns cluster around the electrical system (6), the reversing camera and sensors (5), the fuel system (3). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 2,206 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
152 (6.9%)
Fires
50
Injury reports
77
Fatality reports
3

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Documented problems

Transmission 2015–2017

MT82-D4 6-speed manual shift quality complaints (notchiness, grind into 2nd when cold) continue on 2015-2017 cars; Ford revised the unit for 2018.

Engine 2018–2020

Gen 3 5.0L Coyote elevated oil consumption and cam phaser rattle on cold start.

Engine 2016–2018

5.2L Voodoo flat-plane-crank V8 (GT350) oil consumption and, on early cars, main bearing wear; Ford added an oil cooler and revised specs.

Hvac 2015–2017

A/C compressor and evaporator failures widely reported on early S550 cars.

By model year

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileage
2015597356
2016495273
2017342183
2018236119
201918866
202017954
20216720
20227414
2023285

Recalls (34) — is your car included?

Recalls are fixed free of charge at any dealer, for any owner. Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The text below is NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Jul 2026 · 2021–2022 · Fuel System, GasolineAn engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

    What can happen. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

    NHTSA campaign 25V455000, reported 2026-07-27.

  2. Jul 2026 · 2019 · Electrical SystemA blank instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as vehicle speed or safety…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V076. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

    What can happen. A blank instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, increases the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C27. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

    NHTSA campaign 26V372000, reported 2026-07-13.

  3. Jan 2026 · 2015–2019 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâ s view behind…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    What can happen. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâ s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

    NHTSA campaign 25V572000, reported 2026-01-13.

  4. Jan 2026 · 2020 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâ s view behind the vehicle…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    What can happen. A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâ s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall bec

    NHTSA campaign 25V695000, reported 2026-01-02.

  5. Dec 2025 · 2021–2023 · Electrical SystemWithout a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    What can happen. Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.

    NHTSA campaign 25V689000, reported 2025-12-11.

  6. Sep 2025 · 2019–2023 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

    What can happen. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

    NHTSA campaign 25V442000, reported 2025-09-04.

  7. Mar 2025 · 2022–2023 · SteeringA steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-493. 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.

    What can happen. A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S11.

    NHTSA campaign 25V096000, reported 2025-03-25.

  8. Oct 2024 · 2022–2023 · SteeringA steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. 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.

    What can happen. A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S44.

    NHTSA campaign 24V493000, reported 2024-10-11.

  9. Dec 2023 · 2020–2023 · Electrical SystemWithout a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    What can happen. Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C35.

    NHTSA campaign 23V727000, reported 2023-12-21.

  10. Apr 2023 · 2022–2023 · Power TrainThe inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."

    What can happen. The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.

    NHTSA campaign 23V070000, reported 2023-04-25.

  11. Dec 2022 · 2015–2017 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.

    What can happen. A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th Quarter of 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S06.

    NHTSA campaign 22V082000, reported 2022-12-23.

  12. Jun 2022 · 2019–2020 · Power TrainA rearview camera or reverse light that is disabled reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions. 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.

    What can happen. A rearview camera or reverse light that is disabled reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Disabled driver assist features (traction control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, cross traffic indicator) may increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S37.

    NHTSA campaign 22V382000, reported 2022-06-15.

  13. Jun 2022 · 2015 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.

    What can happen. A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S02.

    NHTSA campaign 22V011000, reported 2022-06-13.

  14. May 2022 · 2022 · Forward Collision AvoidanceA front-facing camera that is not functioning properly may restrict or disable certain features including…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang vehicles equipped with an Image Processing Module A (IPMA) or forward-facing camera. The camera is misaligned to the vehicle, resulting in the camera not functioning as intended.

    What can happen. A front-facing camera that is not functioning properly may restrict or disable certain features including Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will realign the front-facing camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S34.

    NHTSA campaign 22V334000, reported 2022-05-27.

  15. Apr 2022 · 2021 · Air BagsAn air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 226, "Ejection Mitigation," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."

    What can happen. An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on February 3, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C37.

    NHTSA campaign 21V980000, reported 2022-04-22.

  16. Mar 2022 · 2021–2022 · Air BagsAn improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.

    What can happen. An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S07.

    NHTSA campaign 22V083000, reported 2022-03-08.

  17. Feb 2021 · 2020 · Back Over PreventionReduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    What can happen. Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

    NHTSA campaign 20V575000, reported 2021-02-01.

  18. Jan 2021 · 2020 · Service BrakesA broken brake pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.

    What can happen. A broken brake pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S52.

    NHTSA campaign 20V573000, reported 2021-01-26.

  19. Jul 2020 · 2015 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesA door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

    What can happen. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.

    NHTSA campaign 20V331000, reported 2020-07-27.

  20. Jun 2020 · 2020 · Forward Collision AvoidanceIf the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not operating effectively, they may rely on…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped a forward-looking 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.

    What can happen. If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not operating effectively, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform the Lane Departure Warning System camera alignment procedure, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S26.

    NHTSA campaign 20V306000, reported 2020-06-17.

  21. May 2020 · 2019–2020 · Electrical SystemIf the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.

    What can happen. If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21.

    NHTSA campaign 20V263000, reported 2020-05-26.

  22. Mar 2019 · 2019 · Electrical SystemA blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, fuel or temperature level…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

    What can happen. A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, fuel or temperature level, or safety system warnings. Driving with an inoperative cluster can increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC), free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C03.

    NHTSA campaign 19V076000, reported 2019-03-08.

  23. Apr 2018 · 2018 · Power TrainDespite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.

    What can happen. Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.

    NHTSA campaign 18V213000, reported 2018-04-13.

  24. Jan 2018 · 2018 · Electrical SystemWithout a visual or audible warning to the driver that the vehicle is in PARK, the vehicle may roll away…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Mustang vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 12.4" digital instrument cluster. 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. As such, these vehicles fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect," and numb

    What can happen. Without a visual or audible warning to the driver that the vehicle is in PARK, the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C21.

    NHTSA campaign 17V814000, reported 2018-01-31.

  25. Oct 2017 · 2017 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.

    What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26.

    NHTSA campaign 17V529000, reported 2017-10-11.

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What owners reported

My 2015 Mustang was totaled on march 11 2018 and none of the airbags came out and on inspection the state trooper said my seat beat misfired . When i contacted the Ford customer service center the guy had the nerve to ask me what did i want him to do about it!!!! I never received a recall at all from anyone!!!! I then…

2015 · Airbag system

Air bag defect since new vehicle delivery. I took delivery of this vehicle about two weeks ago and immediately left with it on vacation. When driving off the dealer lot i noticed that the air bag light in the dash was on. But thought this to be normal as that is how the dealer delivered it to me and that i am used to…

2015 · 11 miles · Airbag system

Bought a brand new Ford 2015 Mustang convertible on 1/13/15 in florida. Car was delivered without protective tonneau covers/caps. When convertible is in down position, there are big, holes in top of rear panel exposing the mechanical arms. S apparently the oem of these parts could not make them properly and if an…

2015 · 37 miles · Body structure

Car is experiencing a vibration problem at 65 to 75 MPH, in 6 gear, and engine is at 1750 RPM. Vibration is duplicated again, in 5th gear, and engine is at 2500 RPM. Also, with car in the stop position, car in neutral, with clutch in or out, slowly revving the engine vibration occurs at 1500 to 1750 rpms. Also if you…

2015 · 80 miles · Engine

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