2007 Ford Mustang Electrical System Problems
- 27
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 27 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 9 records
- cabin filter · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. While turning on the headlights, the engine stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be driven with the headlights activated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 85,000.
ODI 10978798
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. When the vehicle was parked, the contact turned the key between the accessory and off position and the engine started and the vehicle moved without touching the gears. Also, the brake lights, hazard lights, and headlights failed to illuminate. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 125,000.
ODI 10854477
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Suspension
2007 ford mustang. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission malfunction. Consumer has previous correspondence with 2 different vehicles with different issues. *ld the consumer stated the transmission malfunctioned. The radio amplifiers lost power while the radio was playing and the cd slot was inoperable. The engine front crank oil seal blew out, causing the engine to leak oil while driving.there was a…
ODI 10838419
Body · Electrical System
Car was parked in my driveway and after a rain storm i noticed the passenger floor was soaked with water. Water leaks in from the cabin air filter and drips onto the fuse junction box on the passenger side of the car. When drain holes in cowl gets clogged water builds up and then pours in the cabin filter then into passenger side flooding carpet. As water drips down it makes contact with the f j b and starts to mess…
ODI 10811765
Body · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. The contact stated that water leaked into the vehicle from the front windshield cowl and made contact with the electrical wires. The failure caused the gauges to malfunction, including the tire pressure monitoring sensor and the fuel gauge display. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10746165
Electrical System
The smart junction box on my 2007 ford mustang short circuited due to a manufacturer's defect which causes the passenger side front kick panel to flood. There is a rubber stopper which regulates water flow into the engine compartment during rain storms. The stopper is located under the windshield wipers near the cabin air filter. When the stopper becomes clogged due to the elements, it floods the area and sends…
ODI 10597139
Electrical System
While driving the car, the car intermittently shuts off and there is total electrical failure. I have replaced the battery the alternator and many other parts including the on board computer in an attempt to fix it. I love my mustang and want it to work it becomes difficult when it won't because of something that no one can figure out. *js
ODI 10579428
Air Bags · Electrical System
I was driving on the highway at approximately 60 mph. Without any warning the horn started blowing. It startled me and the drivers of several of the automobiles near me. Apparently, other drivers thought there was some emergency. I took the next available exit from the highway and pulled over at a safe place. I turned the ignition off and the horn stopped blowing. I started the car and pulled onto the street and the…
ODI 10608189
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
This has been a recurring problem that i have been experiencing for quite awhile. I was researching a lunge problem, discovered it is frequently happening to others. It happens when i am going a very slow speed. It has happened in traffic many times which is scary, in my housing developments, we have speed bumps so you must drive slowly and making turns. It just immediately all shuts down and the car stops. I…
ODI 10594269
Electrical System
Walk out to my car saturday morning, battery was dead. I decided to buy a new battery. I installed it then went to a store. As i was coming back home, a fire started on the inside of the passenger side. I tried to make it home, but the smoke was getting to me, my windows wouldn't work. I finally made it home by that time a fire started blazing. I yelled at my wife to get a fire extinguisher. I manage to put out the…
Fire reported
ODI 10523518
Electrical System
I had a 2005 mustang and could never figure out why it leaked everytime it rained , thinking it was just a problem with that car, i eventually went out and bought a 2007 mustang, and the first heavy rain after i purchased the car, the same thing.. Water pouring out from under the glove box on to the floor board and now parts of the radio are not working. I have always since a little girl be in love with ford…
ODI 10505460
Electrical System
While sitting,with all doors closed,the door ajar light came on along with a chime and stayed on,drivers window wouldn't roll down and windshield wipers started moving by themselves,then the door ajar light went off for a split second,then came back on multiple times along with the chimes and wouldn't go off,at the same time,the windshield wipers now wont work,shut the car off for 10 minutes,now everything operated…
ODI 10507305
Electrical System
I was driving my husband's 2007 ford mustang when after sitting at a red light, i accelerated and all of a sudden the car lost all power. The steering wheel locked up, there was no lights on in the car and the car just died. Luckily i was able to coast to the left and use all of my strength to turn the wheel into a drive and stop the car. I put the car in park and called my husband right away. At the time, he said…
ODI 10573781
Electrical System · Engine · Structure
My 2007 ford mustang has had a water leak under the passenger side area that has and is still causing electrical shortage in the car. Everytime it rains water gets into the vehicle and causes major damage. Ford dealership will not repair it under warranty and my out of pocket expenses to fix this problem would be enormous. This water leak is a tsb on ford's site which means they know something is wrong with the…
ODI 10490911
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2007 ford mustang. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire and seeks assistance from vehicle manufacturing company. *smd on december 25, 2011, the vehicle was parked with the engine off, when suddenly it exploded in the owner's driveway. The incident was reported to ford. However, they denied any liability.
Fire reported
ODI 10543724
Body · Electrical System
Day after a rain a rain storm heard water dripping then i was going up a small hill and i heard water pouring. I looked over at the passenger side and saw water flowing in by the glove box. I pulled over and saw about 3 inches of water on the passenger side floor. Dropped car off 5 min later as dealer ship is on my way to work found passenger side door seal leaking replaced at cost of 320$ because car was just out…
ODI 10439717
Body · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Went to drive my 3 and a half year old mustang to work the other day after a big rainstorm. Noticed a musty mold smell but assumed it was nothing. As i drove my car up my driveway, (a slight incline) gallons of water spilled out from under the dashboard on the passenger side behind the glove box. Used a carpet extractor to vacuum up over 2 gallons of water (no kidding, emptied 1 gallon extractor tank 3 times)…
ODI 10430656
Electrical System
Stopped at gas station and filled tank with gas. After fill up turned onto highway and started driving. About 1/2 mile down the road while driving at 45 mph the car completely shut-off. *tr
ODI 10375110
Body · Electrical System · Horn
Horn stopped working approximately 3 months before diagnosis. The dealership diagnosed a water intrusion that damaged the main wiring loom and smart junction box. It was determined the water intrusion was a result of loose grommets and/or sealer skips around the cowl area, loose a-pillar window weather stripping retainer, misaligned body harness grommet through the firewall or misaligned body harness grommet from…
ODI 10440154
Electrical System
Lights go on and off when car is shut off, then had to replace battery. *tr
ODI 10437406
Electrical System · Visibility
Power windows keeps blowing fuse, 6 times now and they can't figure it out, said i am using them too much. *tr
ODI 10264165
Electrical System
Car failure while driving car shut completely off while driving at night at 45mph. Car is a ford 2007 mustang v6 model year 36,000 bought brand new from local ford dealership. Car at approximately 10:00 pm while driving through a dark desolate country road completely shut down on me lights went off, lost control of steering and would not restart had to push the car over to the side of the road no electrical function…
ODI 10253836
Body · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility
2007 manufacturing defect: extensive leaking of water into electrical components. Causing lights to go off,or sometimes go on without switching on, windows go up and down by themselves, occasionally motor cuts out on highway, cruise control operates intermittently. Eventually this will also result in premature structural damage. *tr
ODI 10396554
Body · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the instrument cluster was replaced. The failure recurred approximately three years later. The contact also stated that the turn signal indicator would blink very rapidly whenever a turn signal was engaged. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer and the…
ODI 10436748
Electrical System
Own a 2007 ford mustang. Car has won't start once in a while. It hasn't started about 15-20 times in a two month period. After about 10-15 minutes of waiting, car finally starts. It only seems to happen when its a really hot day. Called two dealerships and both said don't bother bringing car in unless it comes in on the back of a tow truck. They said otherwise, they probably can't figure out what's wrong. Need help!…
ODI 10231851