The electrical components in the vehicle stopped functioning - for the lights on the interior the overhead stopped working on and off and then dimmed until one day never came back on. At the same time the sensor for cross traffic alert became buggy and then not functional which made all my safety features and cruise control not work. Now I have a TPMS sensor and check engine light with nothing serious wrong
2018 Ford Mustang electrical problems
31 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 33,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 33,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Instrument cluster/panel5
At what mileage
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Specific symptoms reported on the 2018 Ford Mustang electrical
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Related recalls
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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 number 114, "Theft Protection."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C21.
Recall number 17V814000 · Recall details
What 2018 Ford Mustang owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Touch screen system has completely stopped turning on (and wont turn on) any time the outside temperature drops below about 70 degrees fahrenheit. Per online research this is a common, known issue and given that this prevents the use of key saftey features such as the backup camera and climate controls I am unsure why this has not yet initiated a safety recall. I have dealt with this for the past 3 winters and can confirm it is 100% in relation to outside temperature. There is no warning lamp/message. The screen will simply not turn on in below 70 degree temperatures. A component to the touch screen must be shielded improperly/not graded for outdoor use.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the infotainment screen displayed a black screen. The touchscreen icons failed to function as intended. The contact was unable to use the radio, and the A/C buttons failed to function. The radio would not turn on or would take approximately ten minutes for the radio to function. The contact stated that the infotainment screen failed to display if the A/C or heater was functioning properly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the message "Front Passenger Door Ajar" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and opened and closed the door. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The message was displayed three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Backup camera fails frequently. Screen turns blue and error message of backup camera not available is displayed on the screen.
Car jerking,Rpm needle jumps alot,feel like im going to run into someone or something, not getting gas mileage like before.
The radio screen which controls the back up camera climate control, and everything else has gone black and only turns on once every few weeks, when car is turned off it does not come back on. After a diagnostic test done at Yark Ford they recommended a APIM module and this would run $1412.70 + tax. After throughly investing this on the internet this is a common problem with this year and model. Ford should offer a recall!!
The review camera screen turns blue every time it’s put on reverse.
Rear back up camera quit working just like on previous models of the mustang.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while parked, he attempted to access the trunk of the vehicle, and upon depressing the trunk release, he heard clicking, but the trunk failed to open. Upon investigation, the contact noticed that the trunk appeared stuck or jammed, with no external damages observed. A month prior to the trunk malfunction, the contact noticed unspecified video feed issues with the rearview camera. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer, who diagnosed a malfunctioning body wiring harness in the trunk and related the malfunction to the rearview camera failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 81,000.
Questions about the 2018 Ford Mustang electrical
Does the 2018 Ford Mustang have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the electrical of the 2018 Ford Mustang, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2018 Ford Mustang electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 33,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ford Mustang electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V814000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Mustang have the most electrical problems?
The Ford Mustang model years with the most electrical complaints are 2005 (225 complaints), 2016 (73 complaints) and 2015 (68 complaints).
Other 2018 Ford Mustang problems
Engine 66Transmission 46Body 15Driver assistance 15Locks 12Fuel system 8Brakes 6Steering 4Wheels 3Airbags 2Seat belts 2Tires 2Visibility 2Acceleration 1Lights 1Seats 1Suspension 1
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