2014 Ford Mustang Problems & Owner Complaints

Air Bags 245 26 crash 1 fire 19 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH, WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD, CAUSING A SECOND VEHICLE TO CRASH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DELAYED IN DEPLOYING. THE DRIVER HAD ALREADY EXITED THE VEHICLE WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DRIVERS HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER OF THE SECOND VEHICLE REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWE…”
NHTSA complaint #11228958, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“ADVANCED TRACK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AS WELL AS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS THOUGH CAR WAS FINE THEN NEW YEARS EVE A DRIVER CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND SECONDS BEFORE IMPACT MY BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I THEN IMPACTED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD OF KILLED ME AND MY PASSENGER AS WE WERE BOTH SEVERELY HURT FROM SLAMMING AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL AND HIM THE DASHBOARD. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET IRVING BOLIVARD AT A SPEED OF 40MPH. CURRENTLY THE CRASH IS BEING INVESTIGATED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY MY NAME IS [XXX] AND MY NUMBER…”
NHTSA complaint #11061038, 2017 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“TAKATA RECALL OR ANY DEFECTIVE AIRBAG ISSUES. I RENTED A CAR FROM A SMALL INDEPENDENT CAR RENTAL AGENCY NEAR A MAJOR AIRPORT IN THE USA. I WAS IN SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC ON A HIGHWAY AND HAD TO BRAKE HARD FOR TRAFFIC WHICH HAD STOPPED. I COLLIDED WITH NOTHING. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, EXPLODED AND SHATTERED AS IT DEPLOYED, BURST INTO FLAMES AND A PIECE OF THE AIRBAG LANDED ON MY ARM BURNING ME AND LEAVING A SCAR. THE DETONATOR O THE STEERING REMAINED IN FLAMES FOR SEVERAL MINUTES SMELLING OF GUNPOWDER. RESEARCHING THIS CAR RENTAL COMPANY ONLINE LATER, THERE APPEARS TO BE A PATTERN - CARS RENT…”
NHTSA complaint #10838806, 2015 · crash · fire · 1 injury(ies)

Power Train 30 1 crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED WITH THE VEHICLE ENGAGED IN THE ACCESSORY MODE, SHE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO REVERSE, CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD BE INSPECTED BUT THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE BO…”
NHTSA complaint #10546671, 2013 · crash

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a low gear. The check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated after the first failure. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, restarted, and the contact continued driving. The contact stated that during the last failure, while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and a hand-held diagnostic machine retrieved DTC: P1500. The vehicle was n…”
NHTSA complaint #11754392, 2025

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the instrument cluster was red. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed transmission ring sensor. The contact was informed that the transmission ring sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the failure was intermittent, and occasionally the vehicle lost motive power. The manufacturer was made aware of the fai…”
NHTSA complaint #11648136, 2025

Steering 21 2 crash 2 injury

“ADVANCED TRACK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AS WELL AS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS THOUGH CAR WAS FINE THEN NEW YEARS EVE A DRIVER CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND SECONDS BEFORE IMPACT MY BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I THEN IMPACTED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD OF KILLED ME AND MY PASSENGER AS WE WERE BOTH SEVERELY HURT FROM SLAMMING AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL AND HIM THE DASHBOARD. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET IRVING BOLIVARD AT A SPEED OF 40MPH. CURRENTLY THE CRASH IS BEING INVESTIGATED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY MY NAME IS [XXX] AND MY NUMBER…”
NHTSA complaint #11061038, 2017 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“I was going up a steep driveway. I made it to the top, then needed to get back down. I put my car in reverse and proceeded to back down the driveway. Suddenly and without warning, my brakes and steering went out. The whole car shut off and the battery light turned on. Not being able to brake or steer, my car rolled down the driveway into a fence before coming to a stop. This caused extensive damage to my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11469475, 2022 · crash

“I was driving down the road and just lost power steering , a message came on and said loss of power steering assist , I pulled o er cut the car off waited a few min then started it back up and it was working again , then about 10 miles down the road it did it again”
NHTSA complaint #11661760, 2025

Engine 18 2 crash 1 injury

“THE CAR WAS MAKING A DRY PASS BY AT A DRAG STRIP (NON RACING) WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IGNITION CUT OFF, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. CAR HIT REAR QUARTER PANEL AND THEN HIT THE FRONT TIRE AND SUSPENSION RIPPING THE FRONT BUMPER OFF. DRIVER WAS INJURED BUT NOT BAD. HAD CAR TOWED TO A FORD DEALER, WHERE WE WERE TOLD WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $4,000 TO HAVE A FORD REPRESENATIVE LOOK AT, TO DETERMINE CAUSE FOR THE CAR TO SHUT OFF AND AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOY. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10636914, 2014 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I was going up a steep driveway. I made it to the top, then needed to get back down. I put my car in reverse and proceeded to back down the driveway. Suddenly and without warning, my brakes and steering went out. The whole car shut off and the battery light turned on. Not being able to brake or steer, my car rolled down the driveway into a fence before coming to a stop. This caused extensive damage to my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11469475, 2022 · crash

“the following problem happened to me a few years ago (twice within a couple of months) and again, 2 days ago. Each time I was standing at a traffic light when all of a sudden it accelerated at full throttle. I practically stood on the brake pedal, but the car was inching forward, as I put the transmission into park. This was not a subtle situation, it was dangerous. The engine went from idle to screaming within 2 seconds. I ruled out the floor mat as it was in the proper position and snapped into the floor. It did not cause any warning lights to come on. in May, I had the oil changed, at whi…”
NHTSA complaint #11560734, 2023

Structure 17 1 crash 1 injury

“THE CAR WAS MAKING A DRY PASS BY AT A DRAG STRIP (NON RACING) WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IGNITION CUT OFF, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. CAR HIT REAR QUARTER PANEL AND THEN HIT THE FRONT TIRE AND SUSPENSION RIPPING THE FRONT BUMPER OFF. DRIVER WAS INJURED BUT NOT BAD. HAD CAR TOWED TO A FORD DEALER, WHERE WE WERE TOLD WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $4,000 TO HAVE A FORD REPRESENATIVE LOOK AT, TO DETERMINE CAUSE FOR THE CAR TO SHUT OFF AND AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOY. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10636914, 2014 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“My clutch pedal went out before a moth of ower ship, my transmission 3rd gear went out before a month of owner ship, my bumper second time flying off on me 2nd month of owner ship.”
NHTSA complaint #11520852, 2023

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, water leaked into the doors. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The contact stated that while it was snowing the water in the door would freeze. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the contact refused to leave the vehicle at the dealer, and the contact declined to pay for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 129,983.”
NHTSA complaint #11659027, 2021

Service Brakes 15 2 crash 2 injury

“ADVANCED TRACK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AS WELL AS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS THOUGH CAR WAS FINE THEN NEW YEARS EVE A DRIVER CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND SECONDS BEFORE IMPACT MY BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I THEN IMPACTED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH COULD OF KILLED ME AND MY PASSENGER AS WE WERE BOTH SEVERELY HURT FROM SLAMMING AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL AND HIM THE DASHBOARD. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET IRVING BOLIVARD AT A SPEED OF 40MPH. CURRENTLY THE CRASH IS BEING INVESTIGATED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY MY NAME IS [XXX] AND MY NUMBER…”
NHTSA complaint #11061038, 2017 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“I was going up a steep driveway. I made it to the top, then needed to get back down. I put my car in reverse and proceeded to back down the driveway. Suddenly and without warning, my brakes and steering went out. The whole car shut off and the battery light turned on. Not being able to brake or steer, my car rolled down the driveway into a fence before coming to a stop. This caused extensive damage to my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11469475, 2022 · crash

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from fifth gear to first gear, causing the vehicle to abruptly decelerate. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated but in LIMP Mode. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who diagnosed that the wheel speed sensor and lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11642585, 2025

Unknown Or Other 15

“My clutch pedal went out before a moth of ower ship, my transmission 3rd gear went out before a month of owner ship, my bumper second time flying off on me 2nd month of owner ship.”
NHTSA complaint #11520852, 2023

“2014 FORD MUSTANG Experiencing exact same issues as when car is parked and shifting into the gear intended by the driver. That could cause the vehicle to roll away or move in an "unexpected direction". This is the same issue as the recall issued for other Ford vehicles: (but 2014 Ford Mustang is not listed) 2013-2019 Escape 2013-2018 C-Max 2013-2016 Fusion 2013-2021 Transit Connect 2015-2018 Edge "A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administ…”
NHTSA complaint #11470312, 2022

“Door latch failure caused by high heat environment, vehicle initially purchased in the state of Arizona. When the door is attempted to be closed it will either bounce open catching on a latch jammed in the closed position, or when closed it will effortlessly push open without the need to engage the door handle. Ford Corporate told me this would be a free recall service, but when I showed up for my appointment the DGDG dealer attempted to charge me $200 for a diagnostic. I don't need a diagnostic I know what's wrong, I don't appreciate being lied to or taken for a fool.”
NHTSA complaint #11419044, 2021

Electrical System 11 1 crash 2 injury

“TAKARA RECALL MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND ALL OF A SUDDEN FRONT AND SIDE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED SPONTANEOUSLY AND EXPLODED CAUSING HER BURNS AND LACERATIONS. ALSO CAUSED BRUISING AND PAIN ON HER SHOULDER,PAIN IN NECK LOWERBACK AND RIBCAGE AREA. THIS CAUSED HER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE BATTERY COMPLETELY DIED AFTER AND NEEDED TO BE JUMP STARTED BY TOW COMPANY. THEY ALSO COULDN'T GET THE TRUNK TO OPEN. I HAVE A CLAIM WITH FORD AND THEY DID ASK ME AT MY COST TO DELIVER CAR TO DEALERSHIP SO THEY COULD RETRIEVE THE RCM BUT MY INSURANCE WILL NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO B…”
NHTSA complaint #11230880, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE HEAT THAT EMITTED THROUGH THE VENTS WAS ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURE BURNING THE CONTACT RIGHT HAND FINGERS AND WRIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.”
NHTSA complaint #10661050, 2014 · 1 injury(ies)

“Power steering assist stopped working, shutting my traction and advanced traction control off”
NHTSA complaint #11647685, 2025

Vehicle Speed Control 10 1 crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED WITH THE VEHICLE ENGAGED IN THE ACCESSORY MODE, SHE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO REVERSE, CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD BE INSPECTED BUT THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE BO…”
NHTSA complaint #10546671, 2013 · crash

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied or while driving, the vehicle accelerated independently. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then was towed the following day to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the contact was unaware of the diagnostic result. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11686376, 2024

“I WAS SHIFTING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. THE WRENCH ICON CAME ON ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE CAR SHUTTERED. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED IT OFF, LEFT IT OFF FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS AND STARTING IT AGAIN. I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE, CALLED MY HUSBAND AND HE CAME TO FOLLOW ME HOME IN CASE IT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET. IT DID NOT. ABOUT 4 DAYS LATER I PULLED OUT OF MY GARAGE AND THE WRENCH ICON CAME ON AGAIN AND THE CAR SHUTTERED. I TURNED IT OFF AND PULLED THE CAR INTO THE GARAGE AGAIN. A FEW DAYS LATER I WAS ABLE TO GET IT IN WITH MY MECHANIC. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WR…”
NHTSA complaint #11286555, 2019

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 8

“ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST STEERING FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY AT APPROX. 45,000 MILES. LOST POWER STEERING CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. MANUAL STEERING WAS LIMITED.”
NHTSA complaint #11350103, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKES ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11315584, 2020

“I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON DRY PAVEMENT AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR (THE SPEED LIMIT) WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. IMAGINE AN EXCITED DOG WAGGING ITS TAIL AND BODY. THAT WAS MY CAR. A YELLOW LIGHT WAS FLASHING ON AND OFF, BUT I COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT IT WAS UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES. THE CAR WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. I IMMEDIATELY STARTED SLOWING THE CAR DOWN. THE BRAKES WERE GRINDING WHEN I DEPRESSED THEM. I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT TO SEE IF I COULD SEE SOMETHING WRONG. I LEFT THE CAR RUNNING. THERE WAS NOTHING VISIBLE. I GOT BACK INTO THE CAR…”
NHTSA complaint #11286880, 2019

Fuel/Propulsion System 7

“the following problem happened to me a few years ago (twice within a couple of months) and again, 2 days ago. Each time I was standing at a traffic light when all of a sudden it accelerated at full throttle. I practically stood on the brake pedal, but the car was inching forward, as I put the transmission into park. This was not a subtle situation, it was dangerous. The engine went from idle to screaming within 2 seconds. I ruled out the floor mat as it was in the proper position and snapped into the floor. It did not cause any warning lights to come on. in May, I had the oil changed, at whi…”
NHTSA complaint #11560734, 2023

“LIMP MODE- MY MUSTANG ABOUT A FEW MONTHS AGO WHEN IN TO LIMP MODE. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 70 WHEN I LOST ALL POWER TO MY CAR AND THE WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE FREEWAY AND SHUT MY CAR DOWN FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. AFTER MY CAR STARTED AND I WENT ON MY WAY. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND IT COULD BE THE ETB (ELECTRICAL THROTTLE BODY) IT HAS BEEN FIND UNTIL THIS WEEKEND. TODAY I HAD TO RESET MY VEHICLE 6 TIMES DURING A FEW HOUR RUNNING AROUND. THE LAST TIME MY VEHICLE JUST THREW A CODE. I DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE I AM AFRAID THAT I MIGHT CAUSE MORE…”
NHTSA complaint #11016368, 2017

“I WAS GOING TO WORK AROUND 15:45 WHEN I HAD TO ACCELARATE ON A MOUNTAIN WHILE I WAS ON THE FIFTH GEAR. I GAVE ENOUGH GAZ BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT WANT TO RESPOND. AFTER ARRIVING AT THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN, NOT BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE ON THE 5TH GEAR, I DOWNSHIFTED TO THE 4TH GEAR. SAME RESULT THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND. THE ENGINE THEN STALLED, BATTERY LIGHT CAME UP, OIL AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP AFTER. THE ROAD WAS TURNING RADICALLY SO I TOLD MYSELF I WILL TRY TO STOP AFTER THE CURVE SO I WONT BE DANGEROUS TO OTHER CARS IN THE CURVE. PROBLEM IS, STEERING BOX FAILED TO FONCTION AND I ALMOST CRAS…”
NHTSA complaint #10954607, 2017

Suspension 6

“THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS IN THE FRONT END HAVE BEN REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO A NOISE PROBLEM WHEN GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP OR BUMP IN THE ROAD.”
NHTSA complaint #10946439, 2015

“8 FAILURES ON FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS. BEGINS AS A SQEAKING/GROANING FROM THE FRONT END. TO THIS POINT, HAS PROGRESSED TO A WANDER IN THE STEERING, EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR AND JERKY STEERING.”
NHTSA complaint #10920573, 2014

“SINCE APROX 500 MILES I HAVE NOTICED A VERY CONSISTENT KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE REAR WHEEL AREA. FORD DEALER LOOKED AND HAS SAID ITS A NORMAL OPERATING NOISE FOR THE CAR PER FOR ENGINEERS. I DO NOT AGREE. ITS A KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK AT LOW, PARKING LOT SPEEDS AND CAN BE HEARD DRIVING STRAIGHT OR A LITTLE EASIER TO HEAR WHEN TURNING. THIS IS A NEW CAR THAT HAS NOT BEEN RACED, ABUSED OR MODIFIED AT ALL AND ITS COMPLETELY WRONG FOR THEM TO SAY THIS NOISE IS NORMAL. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10659063, 2014

Fuel System 4

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-70 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently downshifted to first gear. The contact stated that the rear wheels locked up and the vehicle jolted forward. The air bag, fuel, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11532014, 2022

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE MESSAGE STATING CHECK FUEL INLET FILTER REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO PROPERLY ACCELERATE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER VICK BAILEY FORD LOCATED AT 501 E DANIEL MORGAN AVE, SPARTANBURG, SC 29302 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11343009, 2020

“WHEN DOWNSHIFTING IN THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION VERSION OF THIS VEHICLE, THE CAR DOESN'T SLOW DOWN ON ANY DECLINE AND INSTEAD ACCELERATES (WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL). ALSO, WHILE SLOWING DOWN ON A FLAT ROAD (AT 1,500 TO 1,700RPM) THE CAR ACCELERATES BY ITSELF AND FIGHTS THE BRAKES WHILE IN GEAR. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10670020, 2014

Wheels 4 1 crash 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V319000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY JERKED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEH…”
NHTSA complaint #10937867, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“THE WHEELS ARE MACHINED IN A NON-STANDARD WAY ON THE BEAD SURFACE AND MOST REPLACEMENT TIRES CANNOT BE SEATED ON THE BEAD OF THE WHEELS. THE OEM WHEELS HAVE MACHINED SLOTS IN THEM NEAR THE BEAD SEATING AREA & THE AIR LEAKS OUT THESE SLOTS WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO SEAT THE BEAD TO INSTALL THE NEW TIRES. THESE WHEELS ARE 18" X 8" SIZE AND CAME ON THE FP6 APPEARANCE PACKAGE WITH MY VEHICLE FROM FORD. I SPENT 2 DAYS AT TIRE STORES WAITING FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW TIRES ON MY CAR. SEVERAL BRANDS OF TIRES WERE TRIED AND MOST WON'T SEAT ON THE BEAD OF THESE WHEELS. ALL OF THE TIRES TRIED ARE THE ST…”
NHTSA complaint #11056020, 2017

“SINCE APROX 500 MILES I HAVE NOTICED A VERY CONSISTENT KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE REAR WHEEL AREA. FORD DEALER LOOKED AND HAS SAID ITS A NORMAL OPERATING NOISE FOR THE CAR PER FOR ENGINEERS. I DO NOT AGREE. ITS A KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK AT LOW, PARKING LOT SPEEDS AND CAN BE HEARD DRIVING STRAIGHT OR A LITTLE EASIER TO HEAR WHEN TURNING. THIS IS A NEW CAR THAT HAS NOT BEEN RACED, ABUSED OR MODIFIED AT ALL AND ITS COMPLETELY WRONG FOR THEM TO SAY THIS NOISE IS NORMAL. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10659063, 2014

Seat Belts 2 1 crash 2 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER FAILED TO RETRACT CAUSING THE CONTACT TO STRIKE HER NOSE ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT'S NOSE WAS BRUISED, BUT NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10682820, 2015 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“MY 11 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS WAITING IN MY PARKED CAR IN A PARKING LOT FOR ME AND ABSENTMINDEDLY TWISTING ONE OF THE SEAT BELTS AROUND HER WRISTS. THE SEATBELT LOCKED AND AS SHE TRIED TO GET IT TO RELEASE, THE BELT WENT IN FURTHER AND HER HANDS WERE TIGHTLY BOUND TO THE SEAT WHERE THE SHOULDER BELT RETRACTS. SHE WAS UNABLE TO FREE HERSELF AND WAS SCREAMING FOR HELP. SHE WAS FINALLY ABLE TO REACH HER PHONE ON THE FLOOR BY KICKING OFF HER SHOES & THEN USING HER TOE TO TELL "SIRI" TO CALL MOM. WHEN I GOT OUTSIDE, I COULD NOT FREE HER AND HER HANDS WERE TURNING PURPLE. I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO CUT TH…”
NHTSA complaint #10914842, 2016 · 1 injury(ies)

Seats 2

“WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY OR CITY STREET I HAVE MY SEAT WARMER ON IN MY DRIVERS SEAT AFTER A SHORT PERIOD, THE BACK OF MY SEAT GETS SO HOT THAT I CAN'T LEAN AGAINST IT. IT GOT SO HOT THAT IT BURNT THE MIDDLE OF MY SEAT. THE BURN MARK IS ABOUT THE SIZE OF A DIME.I HAVE HEARD THAT SOME CADILLAC'S HAVE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO SEAT WARMERS.. ...*BF... *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11180451, 2019

“CPSC: X1450985A. 2014 FORD MUSTANG. CONSUMER STATED THE CAR HAVE BEEN GIVING HER MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SINCE SHE BOUGHT IT. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE BLUETOOTH WAS NO-FUNCTIONAL WHEN THE AC WAS ON, THE BLOWER INTERFERED WITH THE MICROPHONE, CAUSING THE PEOPLE SHE CALLED, NOT TO BE ABLE TO HEAR HER. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE SPEAKERS IN THE DRIVER DOOR WERE NOT SECURED PROPERLY, WHICH CAUSED THEM TO RATTLE.”
NHTSA complaint #10609391, 2014

Traction Control System 2 2 crash 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V319000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY JERKED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEH…”
NHTSA complaint #10937867, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SWAYED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND INSPECTED UNDER THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THERE WAS NOT ANY IRREGULARITIES. THE CONTACT RESUMED DRIVING AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLES WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS A…”
NHTSA complaint #10937845, 2016 · crash

Visibility/Wiper 2

“THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IN MY MUSTANG VIBRATES ON ANY ROAD WITH IMPERFECTIONS SO THAT YOU CANNOT DISTINGUISH WHAT TYPE A VEHICLE IS BEHIND YOU. I HAVE HAD IT REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE NEW ONE DOES THE SAME. THIS ISSUE IS ON A MAJORITY OF MUSTANGS, ACCORDING TO FORUMS, AND I BELIEVE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF YOU CANNOT DISTINGUISH IF THERE IS A SAFETY VEHICLE BEHIND YOU.”
NHTSA complaint #10984912, 2017

“WIPERS ARE VERY NOISY AND HAVE BEEN SINCE DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER”
NHTSA complaint #10734106, 2014

Back Over Prevention 1

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera turned blank. The contact also stated that while driving at 15-20 MPH, the beeping sound that the vehicle made while reversing activated independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention) and contacted the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that his vehicle could not be repaired under the recall as his VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…”
NHTSA complaint #11453877, 2021

Engine And Engine Cooling 1

“FROM DAY 1 UNTIL PRESENT WITH 6400 MILES, THIS CAR ON HARD ACCELERATION, BRINGS IN EXHAUST FUMES SO SEVERE THAT THE FUMES WILL MAKE YOU PHYSICALLY SICK AND WILL EVEN SET OFF A CARBON DIOXIDE DETECTOR ( THIS HAPPENS WITH ALL WINDOWS SHUT AND THE AIR ON RECIRCULATE). NORMAL DRIVING, NO PROBLEM IF ENGINE RPMS ARE KEPT BELOW 1500 RPM --- BUT---- DON`T TRY TO GET UP TO SPEED MERGING ON A FREEWAY OR ANY HIGH REVVING SITUATION. FORD DEALER WON`T DO ANYTHING UNTIL IT THROWS A COMPUTER CODE, WHICH IT HAS NOT. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE IS A JOKE AFTER SPENDING HOURS ON THE PHONE. I THINK I BOUGHT A MODERN Y…”
NHTSA complaint #10640558, 2014

Equipment 1

“CPSC: X1450985A. 2014 FORD MUSTANG. CONSUMER STATED THE CAR HAVE BEEN GIVING HER MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SINCE SHE BOUGHT IT. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE BLUETOOTH WAS NO-FUNCTIONAL WHEN THE AC WAS ON, THE BLOWER INTERFERED WITH THE MICROPHONE, CAUSING THE PEOPLE SHE CALLED, NOT TO BE ABLE TO HEAR HER. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE SPEAKERS IN THE DRIVER DOOR WERE NOT SECURED PROPERLY, WHICH CAUSED THEM TO RATTLE.”
NHTSA complaint #10609391, 2014

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1

“I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD IN JULY OF THIS YEAR CONCERNING DEFECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ON DRIVER SIDE. IT IS NOW THE MIDDLE OF SEPTEMBER AND NO FURTHER ACTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN. AM I TO WAIT UNTIL AN ACCIDENT OCCURS BEFORE REPAIRS ARE MADE, OR CAN SOMETHING BE DONE TO SPEED UP THIS RECALL/REPAIR PROCESS?”
NHTSA complaint #10764979, 2013

Exterior Lighting 1

“I HAD THE MISFORTUNE OF BEING BEHIND A NEW MUSTANG AT NIGHT. WHILE SITTING BEHIND THE CAR AT I COULDN'T BELIEVE HOW BRIGHT THE MUSTANG'S BRAKE LIGHTS WERE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THE BRIGHTNESS OF THESE BRAKE LIGHTS TO SEE IF THEY MEET YOUR STRICT GUIDELINES. THANK YOU, *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10562608, 2013