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2009 Ford Mustang Electrical System Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 6, 2016 · 109,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    Takata recall my 2009 mustang has a defective passenger seat occupancy sensor. When no one is seated the airbag flashes code 16. When i fasten the belt on that side still unoccupied, the fault code stops, but the center dash lights up indicating passenger airbag is off. My research shows the problem is not unique to my car, and that it has and is an ongoing issue with many cars not just ford. This vehicle is on the…

    ODI 10821684

  • May 22, 2013 · 43,000 miles

    Electrical System · Structure

    I have experienced problems with sensor faults prior to the first incident. Around may 22 i started experiencing water leaking under my dash board first when i thru a cawash. Then it rained and water came again. The tire pressure fault again came on and i was over due for an oil change so i took it in to have it looked at. The tech advised me to get the extended warranty and advised me the leak was a defrost…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10531803

  • July 1, 2012 · 30,000 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other

    The complaint filed by phone on 9/15/21 id #10763956 included important facts that are not showing on your web page. The damage to the electronic module was caused by the water leak as referenced in ford's tsb 08-26-7 and i also filed complaint with ford consumer relation since they offered no relief. I was unaware of this issue and consequence but, i'm now finding it's nothing new for owners as well as the auto…

    ODI 10767593

  • July 1, 2012 · 40,000 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Structure

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford mustang. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed water dripping from the front passenger side glove box. In addition, the head lamps, interior lighting, driver side turn signal, and hazard lights illuminated independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the generic electronic module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due…

    ODI 10763956

  • August 13, 2010 · 1,292 miles

    Electrical System

    The check engine light. My vehicle (which i purchased new in june 2010) has been to the ford dealer seven time in an attempt to repair an on-going problem with the check engine light. The ford tech's have determined that there is a problem with the fuel recovery system however they are unable to repair. I have not driven my vehicle since i picked it up the end of jan. 2011 and the check engine light came on 100…

    ODI 10383998