2021 FORD MUSTANG PROBLEMS

Model Trims
Mustang 2.3 GTDi EcoBoost (310 Hp)
Mustang 2.3 GTDi EcoBoost (310 Hp) SelectShift
Mustang GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 (460 Hp)
Mustang GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 (460 Hp) SelectShift
Mustang 2.3 GTDi EcoBoost (310 Hp)
Mustang 2.3 GTDi EcoBoost (310 Hp) SelectShift
Mustang GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 (460 Hp)
Mustang GT 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 (460 Hp) SelectShift
Mustang Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 (460 Hp)
Mustang Mach 1 5.0 Ti-VCT V8 (460 Hp) Automatic

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Transmission issues:
- Inconsistent driver assist feature causing surging when releasing brakes and clutch.
- Erratic transmission behavior leading to power loss, smoke, and limp mode.
- Inconsistent driver assist feature causing surging when releasing brakes and clutch.
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2. Electrical system malfunctions:
- Infotainment display freezing, rear view camera not working, and entire system inoperable.
- Loss of power steering with various warning messages, instrument cluster going blank.
- Infotainment display freezing, rear view camera not working, and entire system inoperable.
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3. Safety system failures:
- Catastrophic engine failure resulting in seized engine at highway speeds.
- Lane departure lane assist, blind spot, and wiper visibility failure causing crash.
- Seat belts improperly positioned on occupants' necks.
- Pre-collision sensor alert malfunction.
- Catastrophic engine failure resulting in seized engine at highway speeds.
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4. Brake system issues:
- Brake fluid low warning light failure.
- Front brake grab causing sudden stops and locking up at certain speeds.
- Brake fluid low warning light failure.
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5. Vehicle structural issues:
- Exhaust pipes causing cuts, front brakes grabbing suddenly during low speed braking.
- Vehicle bucking at low speed and during downshifts, almost causing accidents.
- Exhaust pipes causing cuts, front brakes grabbing suddenly during low speed braking.
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6. Manufacturer recall failure:
- Failure to repair NHTSA Recall Number 23V727 for brake system warning indicator.
- Enterprise rental car causing fender-bender due to brake failure.
- Failure to repair NHTSA Recall Number 23V727 for brake system warning indicator.
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7. Miscellaneous safety concerns:
- Rear mirror vibration at high speeds.
- Front brakes locking up at higher speeds during downshifting.
- Front brakes grabbing suddenly during low speed braking, leading to jerky stops.
- Vehicle bucking at low speed and during downshifts, creating safety hazards.
- Rear mirror vibration at high speeds.
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774