What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2018 Ford Mustang

Typical pattern

5.4% of complaints about the 2018 Ford Mustang came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2018 vehicle — around the middle of the 182 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 5.1 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (56 complaints), typically at 6.3 yr or about 11,000 miles.

Complaints
242
Median age at failure
5.1 yr
Median mileage
30,000 n=117
Crash / fire / tow
8.3% of reports
Safety recalls
4

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Engine
56 reports · 11,000 mi
6.3 yr
8.9%
Power train
45 reports · 10,000 mi
4.6 yr
13.3%
Electrical system
31 reports · 33,000 mi
4.4 yr
3.2%
Other
22 reports · 28,890 mi
5.6 yr
0%
Structure
15 reports · 45,087 mi
3.1 yr
0%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

25V572000 2025-09-04
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

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.

18E035000 2018-05-24
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger

Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain aftermarket supercharger kits, part number R1318-6006P1-AA, sold for installation on 2018 Ford Mustangs. The hose barb fittings on the supercharger kits may be manufactured incorrectly, possibly causing damage to the fuel lines and resulting in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.

18V213000 2018-04-04
Power train:automatic transmission

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.

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.

17V814000 2017-12-18
Electrical system:software

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Mustang vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 12.4" digital instrument cluster. If the ignition is turned off when the transmission is not in PARK, the instrument cluster may not illuminate the PRNDL gear position display and the operator may not receive the "Key in Ignition" chime when the driver's door is opened. As such, these vehicles fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect," and numb

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.

In owners’ own words

Other 230 mi 4 mo in service
2018 MUSTANG GT BRAND NEW LESS THAN 300 MILES. DURING THE COURSE OF DRIVING ONE MORNING THE CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF 7 TIMES WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN. BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER WHO WAS ABLE TO RECREATE THE CONDITION AND SUBSEQUENTLY DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT FORD HAS A BACKLOG AND WOULD TAKE THREE WEEKS TO GET THE PART AND THE CAR FIXED.
Other 28,890 mi 2.6 yr in service
PAINT FADING AROUND THE EDGES OF PANELS ON THE METALLIC BLACK COATING. HAVE MULTIPLE SPOTS WHERE THE PAINT IS FADING OUT TO WHITE
Other mileage not reported 4.1 yr in service
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module failed. All functions of the camera, radio and entire middle display console do not work. When backing up to exit parking space or to back into a parking space I can't see what is behind me and have almost hit items multiple times. The dealer inspected and told me what the issue is; that it is not under warranty and would cost approximately $1000 to repair, which I don't have. There was no forewarning of this module failure; it occurred suddenly and without warning.
Engine 700 mi 6 mo in service
SIGNIFICANT ENGINE RATTLE BETWEEN 2000-2500 RPM UNDER LIGHT LOAD. RATTLE IS LOUDEST IN THIRD GEAR AT 2200 RPM. SERVICE TECHNICIAN DUPLICATED THE ENGINE RATTLE AND FOUND DAMAGE TO CYLINDERS 5-8 AND SUBMITTED HIS REPORT ALONG WITH PHOTOS TO FORD. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT. FORD ONLY APPROVED A NEW SHORT BLOCK.

Other Mustang model years

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