2022 FORD MUSTANG — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 47 complaints · 9 recalls
Most-reported system: FUEL SYSTEM (11 complaints · 23.4%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 2
  • Fires 0
  • Injuries 2
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution FUEL SYSTEM appears in 11 of 47 owner complaints (23.4%) in this vehicle snapshot. FUEL SYSTEM: 11 complaints, 23.4% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 11 · 23.4% STEERING: 6 complaints, 12.8% of reports STEERING 6 · 12.8% · 1 crash reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 5 complaints, 10.6% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5 · 10.6% STRUCTURE: 3 complaints, 6.4% of reports STRUCTURE 3 · 6.4% BACK OVER PREVENTION: 2 complaints, 4.3% of reports BACK OVER PREVENTION 2 · 4.3% ENGINE: 2 complaints, 4.3% of reports ENGINE 2 · 4.3% FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 2 complaints, 4.3% of reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2 · 4.3% VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: 2 complaints, 4.3% of reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 · 4.3% · 1 crash reports VISIBILITY: 2 complaints, 4.3% of reports VISIBILITY 2 · 4.3% UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 24 complaints, 51.1% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 24 · 51.1% · 1 crash reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
FUEL SYSTEM 11 23.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
STEERING 6 12.8% 1 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5 10.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
STRUCTURE 3 6.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
BACK OVER PREVENTION 2 4.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ENGINE 2 4.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2 4.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 4.3% 1 crashes · 0 fires
VISIBILITY 2 4.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 24 51.1% 1 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-08-22 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jul 2022; the first recall shown was reported in Feb 2022. 2022-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2024-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2024-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2024-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2024-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2025-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2025-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2026-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2026-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2026-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Feb 2022 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 22V083000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V083000 Recall campaign 22V334000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V334000 Recall campaign 23V070000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V070000 Recall campaign 23V727000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V727000 Recall campaign 24V493000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V493000 Recall campaign 25V096000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V096000 Recall campaign 25V442000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V442000 Recall campaign 25V455000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V455000 Recall campaign 25V689000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V689000
  • Campaign 23V727000 was reported 196 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V493000 was reported 151 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V096000 was reported 382 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V442000 was reported 505 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V455000 was reported 882 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V689000 was reported 910 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2022-Q3 Owner reports 1
2022-Q4 Owner reports 2
2023-Q1 Owner reports 1
2023-Q2 Owner reports 2
2023-Q4 Owner reports 3
2024-Q1 Owner reports 4
2024-Q2 Owner reports 3
2024-Q3 Owner reports 3
2024-Q4 Owner reports 1
2025-Q1 Owner reports 2
2025-Q2 Owner reports 1
2025-Q3 Owner reports 8
2025-Q4 Owner reports 3
2026-Q1 Owner reports 4
2026-Q2 Owner reports 8
2026-Q3 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 22V083000
Recall campaign 1 22V334000
Recall campaign 1 23V070000
Recall campaign 1 23V727000
Recall campaign 1 24V493000
Recall campaign 1 25V096000
Recall campaign 1 25V442000
Recall campaign 1 25V455000
Recall campaign 1 25V689000
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Safety Recalls (9)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V083000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V334000

    Report date
    Component:
    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V070000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V727000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V493000

    Report date
    Component:
    STEERING
    Consequence:
    A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V096000

    Report date
    Component:
    STEERING
    Consequence:
    A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V442000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V455000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V689000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.

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