2024 FORD MUSTANG — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 72 complaints · 11 recalls
Most-reported system: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (16 complaints · 22.2%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 5
  • Fires 0
  • Injuries 4
  • 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM appears in 16 of 72 owner complaints (22.2%) in this vehicle snapshot. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 16 complaints, 22.2% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16 · 22.2% ENGINE: 6 complaints, 8.3% of reports ENGINE 6 · 8.3% EXTERIOR LIGHTING: 5 complaints, 6.9% of reports EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5 · 6.9% BACK OVER PREVENTION: 4 complaints, 5.6% of reports BACK OVER PREVENTION 4 · 5.6% FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 4 complaints, 5.6% of reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 4 · 5.6% · 2 crash reports SERVICE BRAKES: 4 complaints, 5.6% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 4 · 5.6% VISIBILITY: 4 complaints, 5.6% of reports VISIBILITY 4 · 5.6% POWER TRAIN: 3 complaints, 4.2% of reports POWER TRAIN 3 · 4.2% LANE DEPARTURE: 2 complaints, 2.8% of reports LANE DEPARTURE 2 · 2.8% UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 34 complaints, 47.2% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 34 · 47.2% · 4 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)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16 22.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ENGINE 6 8.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5 6.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
BACK OVER PREVENTION 4 5.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 4 5.6% 2 crashes · 0 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 4 5.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
VISIBILITY 4 5.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
POWER TRAIN 3 4.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
LANE DEPARTURE 2 2.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 34 47.2% 4 crashes · 0 fires
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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 Oct 2023; the first recall shown was reported in Nov 2023. 2023-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2024-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2024-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q3: 7 owner reports 7 2024-Q4: 10 owner reports 10 2025-Q1: 10 owner reports 10 2025-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2025-Q3: 14 owner reports 14 2025-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2026-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2026-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2026-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 Owner reports Oct 2023 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 23V800000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V800000 Recall campaign 24V220000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V220000 Recall campaign 24V394000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V394000 Recall campaign 24V496000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V496000 Recall campaign 24V593000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V593000 Recall campaign 24V634000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V634000 Recall campaign 24V802000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V802000 Recall campaign 25V315000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V315000 Recall campaign 25V516000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V516000 Recall campaign 25V546000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V546000 Recall campaign 26V418000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V418000
  • Campaign 24V802000 was reported 258 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V315000 was reported 178 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V516000 was reported 545 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V418000 was reported 578 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2023-Q4 Owner reports 4
2024-Q1 Owner reports 3
2024-Q2 Owner reports 2
2024-Q3 Owner reports 7
2024-Q4 Owner reports 10
2025-Q1 Owner reports 10
2025-Q2 Owner reports 7
2025-Q3 Owner reports 14
2025-Q4 Owner reports 6
2026-Q1 Owner reports 2
2026-Q2 Owner reports 5
2026-Q3 Owner reports 2
Recall campaign 1 23V800000
Recall campaign 1 24V220000
Recall campaign 1 24V394000
Recall campaign 1 24V496000
Recall campaign 1 24V593000
Recall campaign 1 24V634000
Recall campaign 1 24V802000
Recall campaign 1 25V315000
Recall campaign 1 25V516000
Recall campaign 1 25V546000
Recall campaign 1 26V418000
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Safety Recalls (11)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V800000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Consequence:
    A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the brake pedal and bracket assembly, 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 23S61.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V220000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of fuel may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel supply line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S19.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V394000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    A melted clutch pressure line can result in a loss of drive power, increases the risk of a crash. A brake fluid leak increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the clutch pressure line and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S36.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V496000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Consequence:
    An undetected low brake fluid condition can lead to a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S43.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V593000

    Report date
    Component:
    SUSPENSION
    Consequence:
    A loss of vehicle handling and steering control increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension knuckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S49.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V634000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V802000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C35.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V315000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, 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 June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V516000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    A dealer will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C35.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V546000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V418000

    Report date
    Component:
    VISIBILITY
    Consequence:
    Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-08-21
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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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