2016 Ford Mustang Engine Problems
- 28
- 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 28 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- shelby gt350 · 4 records
- lost power · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford mustang. The contact stated driving at 30 mph, several warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road as the vehicle stalled. There was an abnormal odor coming from the engine. The contact unaware if there was any leaks. The contact turn the vehicle off and back on which resumed normal vehicle operation. The vehicle was taken to monro auto service and tire…
ODI 11307283
Engine
Shelby gt350 5.2l v8: engine burns copious volumes of engine oil. Potential for owner to let engine run dry and seize during normal oil change interval. Engine has burned greater than 1 qt oil per 1000 mi over 47000+ mi, and most recently burned 8 qt over less than 4000 mi.
ODI 11191811
Engine
Shelby gt350 5.2l v8: exhaust infiltration into passenger compartment. Moderate to high rpm operation causes exhaust smell to enter into passenger area. Worse with air conditioner off than on.
ODI 11191807
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Started my car this morning and as i was backing out, i noticed it was idling roughly, causing the car to shake. When stopped, the car felt like it might die and the rpm was inconsistent while accelerating and the car was moving. Very rough riding. Also, engine light came on and begin blinking.
ODI 11185141
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford mustang. The contact stated that when she turned the steering wheel, the vehicle made a loud, cracking sound. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed her that the evaporator cord was leaking and that the air compressor needed replacing. The mechanic also informed the contact that the faulty compressor was related to the noises she heard. The contact spoke…
ODI 11242659
Engine
There is a knocking coming from the passenger side engine cylinder head right after an oil change and now at the second oil change it is still there.
ODI 11208349
Engine
Shelby gt350 5.2l v8: engine oil filter spins loose, causing catastrophic loss of oil. Street use only, no track days. Car dealer serviced only. Dealer denied fault, said oil filter coming loose was "normal" for this model.
ODI 11191798
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford mustang. While driving, the vehicle lost electrical power and the engine stalled. On another occasion, the contact could not open the door to exit the vehicle. When the vehicle was started, the contact was able to open the door and exit the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to carmody ford (1111 ny-29, greenwich, ny 12834, [redacted]), but the failures could not be duplicated. The…
ODI 11252204
Engine
Shelby gt350 5.2l v8: engine valve cover gasket failure caused oil loss and fire in engine bay--oil burning on exhaust manifold. Smoke under hood and into passenger compartment. Car towed to dealership with manufacturer's roadside assistance. Oil spray from valve cover gasket onto exhaust manifold with medium rpm (~3000 rpm) and higher.
Fire reported
ODI 11191805
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Driving on the dallas, tx highway 35- rlthornton headed sound in the peak of traffic in the fast lane (far left hand lane) going about 35miles and car stops. My feet was pressed on the acceleration but the car would not move. No engine warming or lights came on. The cars behind be began to swerve and brake to keep from hitting me. The abrupt engine shut off could have caused accidents or even worse fatalities. (my…
ODI 11123466
Engine
On 4/28, 2018 while driving on florida's turnpike at 65 mph without warning the car decelerated and lost power, going into limp mode. Luckily no accident happened, but clearly a serious safety issue.
ODI 11091273
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Vehicle shut down 2 times, once in traffic, did restart, seemingly because of low system voltage caused by a parasitic draw on the battery which has been present since new. Multiple dtc's in history which i can supply, ford of course knows nothing, but i have seen many complaints on web pages about s550 battery draw.
ODI 11186897
Engine
Car in motion; on 10/09/2017 - i was driving 80 mph (which is the legal speed limit), on major texas highway [redacted], engine stalled, car hard to control, difficult to pull off the road to safety. Attempted to restart car several times, after 7 or 8 times it finally started. It had a rough idle, and continued to stall out 6 more times for the remaining 30 miles until i reached my home. There are no stores, or…
ODI 11032635
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, carbon monoxide entered the vehicle through the air conditioning vents, which caused the contact to have headaches and nausea. Medical attention was not required. The vehicle was taken to the friendly ford of crosby dealer located at 2425 us-90, crosby, tx 77532; [redacted] where the gas kit was refilled. The contact…
ODI 11018793
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Engine oil cooler tube assemblies leak brought the car to the dealer twice problem not fixed, yesterday 4/12/17 brought the car again for the same problem, the service department is saying the coujld not finish the job today and wants to keep the car over the weekend for further repairs. We paid good money for this car, we want to use the car instead of having the car i n the repair shop!
ODI 10972250
Engine
Takata recall. The issue with my car is that the engine is shutting off while coming to a stop. Whether the clutch is engaged all the way or if it's just in neutral. Suddenly the rpm's just drop to zero and i would have to restart the car again by hitting the start engine button. This had happened multiple times in the past few couple of months. Other than that the car still runs smooth and everything else is fine.…
ODI 10979419
Electrical System · Engine · Seat Belts
The power went out while the engine was running, while moving steering wheel froze,,took to have fixed and power train was damaged from repairs but told it was fixed , but the dash screen keeps going out. Now 3 recalls 2 for seatbelts, front and back, and the cooling system is being recalled for a hose or system malfunction that could cause a fire . Already had the air assembly fixed , now this latest recall. All…
ODI 11119344
Engine
Rough idle with no throttle control while in drive. Engine died and wouldn't restart. Was taken into ford for similar problem a few months ago and i reported it here. The first repair was recorded as a defective throttle body. This car is not safe!
ODI 10925691
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Purchase date 4-16. Eight documented visits to dealer/repair. Other visits where service adviser said to return when system failures were happening, as problem would resolve before i arrived at service. Re water inside, driver door issues, sync, camera/stereo electrical issues include doors will not unlock at times, takes multiple attempts to be granted access into car, thus causing safety concern. Sync goes out…
ODI 11006120
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought a new 2016 mustang in april. I was driving uphill at 40 mph. All of the sudden the engine cut off. When the engine went off a large wrench came up on the display and it said see manual. I tried pressing the start button but it would not start. I had to come to a complete stop, put the car in park and then was able to restart it. This could easily lead to death! If this would happen on the beltway or i-95 i…
ODI 10909404
Engine
It has a little over 5000 miles on it and it is using oil excessively. It is using a quart of oil every 600-900 miles and is getting worse. I have brought in to ford twice. Both times they said i would need a new engine. But, i just received a call from them last friday on 10-21-16 and they said they are not going to be putting a new engine in the car as they fear the new engine will do the same thing. They said…
ODI 10918938
Engine · Power Train
The car suddenly lost power and no acceleration was possible. The trouble light came on. Car would only roll at 10mph with engine power. The gas pedal would not control the motor speed. Car would not shift. This happened when i just pulled in to a parking lot. I was able to use the emergency flashers to get the car home using side streets at 10mph. Last year a guy in his 2015 mustang asked me if i had this problem…
ODI 10899067
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
During normal driving during 5pm traffic, the car shuddered, a wrench icon came on the screen, the car lost power and would not accelerate. The vehicle was in motion at the time on a [redacted] with multiple other vehicles in close proximity. After pulling over and shutting the engine off and on 2-3 times, i was able to drive approximately 2 miles to dealership. Service department seems to think it is a defective…
ODI 10896468
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford mustang. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle slowed down to 2 mph. The service light illuminated and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The tow truck driver stated that the failure may be due to the fuel line. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,814.
ODI 10892954
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I just purchased my brand new 2016 mustang less than 6 months ago and have already been having issues with it. I was stationary waiting at the stop light and shifted into 1st gear 3 times and my car wouldn't budge. I turned off the engine and restarted it to move it out of the street. The engine light came on briefly then shut off. A week later i was driving approximately 60 miles per hour on the freeway and my…
ODI 10892823