Ford Mustang / 2016
2016 Ford Mustang problems
Owners have filed 495 complaints about the 2016 Ford Mustang with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 14.9% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 14.3%.
Complaints495
Crashes23
Fires9
Injuries22
Deaths6
What owners report breaking
Engine 14.9% · 74
Electrical system 14.3% · 71
Unknown or other 13.7% · 68
Back over prevention 10.9% · 54
Power train 5.9% · 29
Structure 5.9% · 29
Latches/locks/linkages 5.3% · 26
Fuel/propulsion system 3.8% · 19
Severity
Of those complaints, 23 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire, 22 report an injury and 6 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 30 model years of the Ford Mustang in this data, 2016 sits 9th by complaint volume. 2005 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 114 in the last three years against 172 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 35,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Engine oil cooler tube assemblies leak brought the car to the dealer twice problem not fixed, yesterday 4/12/17 brought the car again for the same problem, the service department is saying the coujld not finish the job today and wants to keep the car over the weekend for further repairs. We paid good money for this car, we want to use the car instead of having the car I n the repair shop! Engine · reported at 5,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000. Engine · reported at 73,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. While driving 45 mph, a loud abnormal noise emitted from the engine and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 7,800. Engine · reported at 7,800 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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