Ford Mustang safety timeline
- 77
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations opened
- 2
- Investigations closed
- Recall2024 mustang
Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 mustang
Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 mustang
A blank instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 mustang
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 mustang
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 mustang
Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 mustang
Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 mustang
Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 mustang
A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2016 mustang
A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2017 mustang
A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2015 mustang
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 mustang
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 mustang
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 mustang
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 mustang
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 mustang
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.
- Recall2025 mustang
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.
- Recall2024 mustang
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 mustang
Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 mustang
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 mustang
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 mustang
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 mustang
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 mustang
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 mustang
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 mustang
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 mustang
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2025 mustang
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 mustang
A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 mustang
A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 mustang
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 mustang
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2024 mustang
A loss of vehicle handling and steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 mustang
A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 mustang
A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 mustang
An undetected low brake fluid condition can lead to a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2024 mustang
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.
- Recall2024 mustang
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.
- Do not drive2024 mustang
A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 mustang
Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 mustang
Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 mustang
Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 mustang
Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 mustang
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Recall2023 mustang
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Recall2019 mustang
A rearview camera or reverse light that is disabled reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Disabled driver assist features (traction control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, cross traffic indicator) may increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 mustang
A rearview camera or reverse light that is disabled reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Disabled driver assist features (traction control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, cross traffic indicator) may increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 mustang
A front-facing camera that is not functioning properly may restrict or disable certain features including Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 mustang
A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 mustang
A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 mustang
A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 mustang
An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Recall2022 mustang
An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Investigation closed2015 mustang
NHTSA closed investigation RQ19005
Door Latch Failures
- Recall2015 mustang
A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 mustang
An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Investigation opened2015 mustang
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2016 mustang
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2017 mustang
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Investigation opened2020 mustang
NHTSA opened investigation RQ21002
Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance
- Recall2020 mustang
A broken brake pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 mustang
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2015 mustang
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Recall2020 mustang
If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not operating effectively, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Recall2019 mustang
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Recall2020 mustang
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Investigation opened2015 mustang
NHTSA opened investigation RQ19005
Door Latch Failures
- Recall2019 mustang
A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, fuel or temperature level, or safety system warnings. Driving with an inoperative cluster can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2018 mustang
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
- Recall2018 mustang
Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Recall2018 mustang
Without a visual or audible warning to the driver that the vehicle is in PARK, the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Recall2017 mustang
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Recall2017 mustang
If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.
- Investigation closed2015 mustang
NHTSA closed investigation PE16001
Door Latch Failure
- Recall2015 mustang
A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2016 mustang
A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2017 mustang
A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
- Recall2015 mustang
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Investigation opened2015 mustang
NHTSA opened investigation PE16001
Door Latch Failure
- Recall2015 mustang
A partial loss of the rear braking system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2016 mustang
If the restraint components do not function as intended, the occupants may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Recall2015 mustang
If the vehicle experiences a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source it can, increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Reduced parking brake function could potentially result in unexpected vehicle movement, which may increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2015 mustang
A partially seated fuel pressure sensor could cause a fuel odor or a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Recall2015 mustang
If the tension sensor misclassifies the front passenger, improper passenger air bag deployment may occur, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a vehicle crash.