Problems · NHTSA complaints
2007 Ford Mustang problems
Owners filed 615 complaints about the 2007 Ford Mustang with NHTSA between Nov 2006 and Mar 2026. The most-cited component is air bags (348).
Complaints
615
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
46
Reported by owners
Fires
5
Reported by owners
Injuries
40
People reported injured
Deaths
1
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Air bags348
- Structure51
- Vehicle speed control43
- Power train35
- Electrical system33
- Tires28
- Suspension25
- Fuel system, gasoline19
- Engine15
- Steering12
- Service brakes, hydraulic12
- Exterior lighting11
- Fuel/propulsion system9
- Service brakes9
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 62 |
| 2017 | 163 |
| 2018 | 87 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Air bags
348 reports25 crashes1 fire6 related recalls
“there was a recall for my airbag in may of 2015, i purchased the vehicle in june of 2015. in october of 2015 i was involved in a serious MVA. my airbag did not deploy properly and the metal shards cut my face open. along with the faulty airbag my seatbelt did not lock up properly and i was almost ejected out of the vehicle. i started receiving mail and phone calls about fixing my faulty airbag in january of 2016. i had no idea there was even a recall for my vehicle until after my accident.”
Structure
51 reports2 crashes1 fire
“A complete failure of the electrical system due to a design flaw where a main electrical wire harness inside the firewall on the drivers side fills up with water over time and soaks the wire harness causing a complete failure of the car to operate. This leading to a breakdown in traffic and dangerous necessity to get out into traffic to escape electrical smoke.”
Vehicle speed control
43 reports12 crashes
“THERE'S A CHRONIC HESITATION WHEN YOU PUSH THE ACCELERATOR FROM A YIELD/MERGE TYPE SITUATION AT LOW-SPEED. IT'S NOT EVERY TIME BUT MANY TIMES. TODAY I WAS GOING AROUND A CAR THAT WAS SITTING IN THE ROAD WITH IT'S FLASHERS ON (IE DOUBLE PARKED) AND THERE WAS A CAR IN THE OTHER LANE ON THE 2-LANE ONE-WAY STREET AND I STEPPED ON THE PEDDLE TO ACCELERATE SLIGHTLY AND IT TOTALLY CHOKED AND I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO GET HIT IN THE REAR AND THEN IT KICKED IN. I NOTED THIS WAY BACK WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND AT THAT TIME I THOUGHT IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE GEARING WHICH IT STILL COULD. I TOLD SERVICE ABOUT THE ISSUE AND I EVEN TOOK THEM FOR A DRIVE BUT OF COURSE THAT TIME IT DIDN'T HAPPEN. I'VE TRIED OVER YEARS TO ID THE PROBLEM MORE BUT WHILE I CAN SEE SOMEWHAT OF A PATTERN IT'S NOT GUARANTEED. ALTHOUGH ONE OF THE MOST LIKELY SITUATIONS IS GOING UP A HILL, TURNING SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT WHILE SLOWING FOR A YIELD SIGN BUT NOT STOPPING AND THEN PUSHING THE ACCELERATOR ONLY TO GET A HICCUP OR CHOKE OR WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT. THERE ARE ALSO ISSUES FILLING THE TANK BECAUSE OF A LACK OF ENOUGH SPACE FOR FUEL TO REPLACE AIR CAUSING THE SELF-SHUTOFF OF THE PUMP TO KICK-IN…”
Power train
35 reports2 crashes
“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact indicated that when the accelerator pedal was slightly depressed the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the clutch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that an extended service for the failure was issued but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 17,000.”
Electrical system
33 reports3 fires
“The vehicle has experienced repeated and ongoing electrical system failures, including chronic battery drain that causes the vehicle to fail to start, erratic HVAC operation where controls do not function as intended, and persistent water intrusion into the doors and interior areas. The HVAC malfunction has resulted in the inability to properly defrost or defog the windshield while driving, significantly impairing visibility and creating an immediate safety hazard. These issues appear consistent with failure or corrosion of the Smart Junction Box (SJB) or related electrical control components. Replacement Smart Junction Boxes are unavailable through both Ford and aftermarket sources, preventing proper repair of the defect. The electrical instability and water intrusion present a risk of sudden loss of vehicle operability, impaired visibility, and unpredictable electrical behavior while the vehicle is in motion, creating a safety risk to the driver, passengers, and others on the road. The issues are recurring and reproducible.”
Tires
28 reports
“I HAD A MASSIVE TIRE BLOWOUT (OUTER SIDEWALL) ON THE HIGHWAY TODAY, DID NOT HIT ANYTHING, DRIVING AROUND 65MPH, TIRES ARE ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD AND ONLY RUN IN THE SUMMER ON A 2007 FORD MUSTANG, TIRES HAVE ABOUT 10,000 MILES ON THEM, CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING TPMS WORKING. TIRES ARE ACHILLES ATR SPORT 235/50 R18 101V, TIRE THAT BLEW HAD DOT 5KSS VA24. I HAVE PLENTY OF PICTURES AS DOCUMENTATION, PLEASE LET ME KNOW COURSE OF ACTION. I AM LOCATED IN DERRY NH, USA. THANK YOU, [XXX] *TR”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.