Ford Mustang Engine Problems
- 253
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 21
- Years with records
- 1999–2019
- Stored years
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 253 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 8 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- failure mileage · 18 records
- throttle body · 14 records
- needed replaced · 12 records
- where diagnosed · 12 records
- check engine · 11 records
- notified failure · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 96 |
| 60–100k mi | 61 |
| 30–60k mi | 55 |
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
At acceleration the car won't shift when needed then it'll automatically down shift and stop accelerating. The rpm gage needle bounces up & down with & with acceleration imaged speed still decreases then something catches and it'll start accelerating & rpm going to high then starts all over before finally working right.
ODI 11301025
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. While starting the vehicle there was an abnormal ticking noise detected from the engine area. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called metro ford 9000 nw (7th ave, miami, fl 33150, [redacted]) however the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that vehicle was not covered under warranty. No…
ODI 11300041
Engine
Car started to make ticking sound from under car oil pan after oil change worried engine might be bad car only has 24k miles
ODI 11298056
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford mustang. While driving 75 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor without warning. In addition, the vehicle temperature gauge went to hot and caused the overheating warning indicator to illuminate. The contact pulled over, shifted into park, added coolant, and the vehicle returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and…
ODI 11289699
Engine · Power Train · Wheels
2019 ford mustang gt 5.0l with 10 speed automatic transmission milage: 14,000 -engine stalls when car comes to a stop (happened more than 10 times). -harsh transmission shifting from 4th to 5th. -dipping and irritating rpm when idle. -exhaust sound valve squeaking noise (like the sound when the metal has corrosion squeaking sound) while the valve changes from quite to normal or from normal to track. -wheel wining…
ODI 11290162
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Riding under normal driving conditions, car stalls from a v8 to a v2. No power at all, if you want to switch from normal, to any selectable driving modes from toggle switch or steering wheel, wont change. Turn of car, turn it back on and continued with same problem.
ODI 11287829
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 · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my vehicle on the highway (i-4) on my way to work on 10/24/2019, i was going about 65 mph and suddenly the vehicle decreased speed to about 35 -40 mph, on the instrument panel the wrench light or symbol came on, i was almost rear ended and hit by 2 vehicles traveling at normal speed. As i pressed on the gas pedal the car would not pick up speed, i believe this is called "limp mode'. I was luckily able…
ODI 11271441