Problems · NHTSA complaints

2025 Ford Mustang problems

Owners filed 20 complaints about the 2025 Ford Mustang with NHTSA between Jul 2025 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (5).

Complaints
20
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system5
  2. Exterior lighting5
  3. Power train3
  4. Visibility/wiper3
  5. Engine3
  6. Visibility3
  7. Fuel/propulsion system1
  8. Engine and engine cooling1
  9. Forward collision avoidance1
  10. Steering1
  11. Vehicle speed control1
  12. Tires1
  13. Other / unknown4

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 2, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20256
202614

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.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

5 reports1 crash1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V418000 (Visibility); and 26V547000 (Electrical System) however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide a remedy for the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 15, 2026Electrical system, Visibility/wiperODI 11771476

Exterior lighting

5 reports2 related recalls
“According to the open recalls on this vehicle there are multiple defects outstanding that increase the risk of a crash. The repairs may take 3 months before they are completed. Am I the consumer to drive a known dangerous vehicle while waiting for the repairs? Who is responsible should I be involved in a accident caused by one of these defects? Why isn't Ford required to provide a loaner vehicle while I wait for the repairs?”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 14, 2026Exterior lighting, Engine, Visibility/wiperODI 11764120

Power train

3 reports1 related recall
“Engine stalls on acceleration. Very dangerous passing or merging into traffic!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 29, 2026Power trainODI 11774463

Visibility/wiper

3 reports
“The Main screen in the car completely went black all of the sudden with no prior warnings or signs to show cause of the outage. The duration of time was over 5 minutes and it was only the center screen not the screen behind the steering wheel it stayed on.The car mostly runs off of the center touch screen with all the braking, lane keeping, powered windows, airbags, gps etc to not have any control over any functions due to the screen outage is a big concern. It has not happened again but just this one time. I also have noticed if I put the vehicle in lane keeping control it starts to leak fluid on my feet inside the vehicle.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 25, 2026Electrical system, Unknown or other, Visibility/wiperODI 11713160

Engine

3 reports
“While driving my 2025 Ford Mustang GT at highway speed, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lost power. The vehicle was unable to maintain normal power while I was traveling in active highway traffic. This created a serious safety risk because surrounding vehicles were traveling at highway speeds, and the sudden loss of propulsion could have resulted in a rear-end collision or other crash while I attempted to safely get the vehicle out of traffic. I subsequently learned that my vehicle is included in Ford Safety Recall 26C40 / NHTSA Recall 26V547. The recall information states that an engine wiring harness ground may break under normal vehicle use and that this condition may result in a loss of motive power and other electrical functions. The recall states that loss of motive power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. At this time, a permanent recall remedy is not available. Ford has indicated that the remedy is anticipated to become available at a later date. I have contacted Ford regarding the incident and expressed concern about continuing to operate the vehicle after already experiencing a loss of power.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 16, 2026Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11764710

Visibility

3 reports1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V546000 (Exterior Lighting) and 26V418000 (Visibility); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that several exterior lights randomly illuminated while the vehicle was turned on or off, causing the battery to drain. The parking lights, headlights, and the turn signals were unintendedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed that parts for NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V418000 (Visibility) were not yet available. The dealer confirmed that there was water intrusion into the module at the front of the vehicle that had caused an electrical short. The dealer stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced before the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V546000 (Exterior Lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 2,800.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 28, 2026Exterior lighting, VisibilityODI 11753234
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 2, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.