2023 FORD MUSTANG — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 5
- Fires 0
- Injuries 0
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 4 | 26.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ENGINE | 2 | 13.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 | 13.3% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 2 | 13.3% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 13.3% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 33.3% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
- Campaign 24V493000 was reported 290 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V096000 was reported 521 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V070000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V727000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 24V493000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V096000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V442000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V689000 |
Safety Recalls (6)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
No complaints match the current filters.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.