2015 Ford Mustang: engine failure

Filed Jan 22, 2025 · Engine · FL

The most common engine failure issues are associated with the 2.3L EcoBoost engine, which is prone to coolant leaks causing significant damage to the engine.

Filed Aug 1, 2023 · Engine · 82,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the engine had been replaced six times since the vehicle was purchased in 2018. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the engine would be replaced; however, the vehicle would not be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2022 · Steering · 65,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and stopped the vehicle. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering gear assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall associated with the failure. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in to be repaired at her expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2022 · Engine · VA

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Connecting rod in the engine. The car is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I was traveling on a major highway at highway speeds when the engine failed. Luckily there was a wide shoulder on the section of highway I was traveling on. I could not make it to the nearest exit less than a mile away. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes a Ford Dealership Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning messages. I checked every gauge in my car when I began to lose power, and every gauge said it was within normal range. There were no earlier symptoms, and I have been told by the dealership that this is a mechanical defect.

Filed Mar 4, 2021 · Engine · 43,000 miles · CA

2015 ford mustang gt with about 43,000 miles. While driving car on residential street at about 30 MPH, loud noise came from engine, pulled over and turned car off. Car no longer cranked. Towed car to mechanic and he stated that likely engine seized and a factory defect. Engine was well maintained and showed no symptons of engine problem prior to failure. Attemped to call ford multiple times at the phone number (1‑866‑436‑7332) on the federal safety agency site and placed on hold for multiple hours without any answer.

Filed Oct 17, 2019 · Engine · 89,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford mustang. The contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank and the engine became inoperable. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to chino hills ford (4480 chino hills pkwy, chino, ca 91710, (909) 203-5700) where it was diagnosed that there was a hole in the fuel tank. The engine was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 89,000. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Jul 18, 2019 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford mustang. While driving 45 MPH, unknown warning indicators flashed and the engine failed. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and attempted to diagnose the vehicle, but no failure could be found. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 558 miles · MD

With only 500+ miles on my car to date, I have experienced multiple occasions where my 2015 mustang gt's engine shuts off without warning when I am approaching a stop and disengage the manual transmission to coast to a stop. The car does not give any indication that it is experiencing any issues prior to or during the shutdown. The engine simply dies. This latest incident nearly caused an accident because when I was approaching the red light I put the car in neutral while slowing down and the light subsequently changed quickly to green--and my engine died. The car behind me had already accelerated expecting me to proceed but I was coasting while trying to restart the car. Fortunately, there was no rear end impact and I restarted the car and proceeded. This is a serious safety issue and what makes it worse is how random it is. Ford needs to figure this out quick before somebody gets hurt or killed in an accident related to this issue. For the record, there are many others with this same model car that are experiencing the same dangerous issue and are posting their experiences online at the mustang generation 6 forum.