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

2024 Ford Mustang

Typical pattern

32% of complaints about the 2024 Ford Mustang came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2024 vehicle — around the middle of the 178 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 1.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is electrical system (37 complaints), typically at 1.3 yr or about 2,894 miles.

Complaints
122
Median age at failure
1.3 yr
Median mileage
5,000 n=16
Crash / fire / tow
12.3% of reports
Safety recalls
10 1 do not drive

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Electrical system
37 reports · 2,894 mi
1.3 yr
0%
Other
17 reports
1.5 yr
17.6%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

23V800000 2023-11-28 Do not drive
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.

A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.

26V547000 2026-08-25
Electrical system:wiring

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a loss of headlight function or windshield washing system function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

26V418000 2026-06-30
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.

Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

25V546000 2025-08-22
Exterior lighting

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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.

25V516000 2025-08-08
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2024 Mustang vehicle that was repaired incorrectly under recall 24V802. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

25V315000 2025-05-09
Back over prevention:software

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

24V802000 2024-10-25
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

24V634000 2024-08-23
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

24V593000 2024-08-09
Suspension:rear

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The rear suspension knuckles may have a casting defect that causes them to fail, which can result in a loss of vehicle handling and steering control.

A loss of vehicle handling and steering control increases the risk of a crash.

24V496000 2024-06-28
Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning:switch/sensor/float

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not be properly configured after a Body Control Module (BCM) service update, resulting in a constantly illuminated brake fluid level warning light that can conceal a low brake fluid condition.

An undetected low brake fluid condition can lead to a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Electrical system mileage not reported 0 mo in service
The windshield or body seams leak water. There is rust on the interior. Concerns of mold. Water leaking into brand new vehicle.
Electrical system mileage not reported 5 mo in service
While driving, my digital gauge cluster screen will completely go to black, and then it will fade out. This is during normal operation. The gauge cluster does not do any restart animations, so it is as if the screen loses power for a few seconds, or something causes it to stop being displayed.
Electrical system mileage not reported 5 mo in service
While driving, my digital gauge cluster screen will completely go to black, and then it will fade out. This is during normal operation. The gauge cluster does not do any restart animations, so it is as if the screen loses power for a few seconds, or something causes it to stop being displayed.
Other mileage not reported 0 mo in service
The windshield or body seams leak water. There is rust on the interior. Concerns of mold. Water leaking into brand new vehicle.

Other Mustang model years

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