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2018 Ford Mustang: screen or infotainment failure

6 of the 197 complaints about the 2018 Ford Mustang describe screen or infotainment failure.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
3%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 52 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Screen or infotainment failure by model year

  • 2024
    4
  • 2022
    1
  • 2021
    2
  • 2020
    2
  • 2019
    1
  • 2018
    6
  • 2017
    3
  • 2016
    4
  • 2015
    8
  • 2013
    1
  • 2005
    1
  • 2003
    1

What owners say

Filed Dec 16, 2025 · Driver assistance · MO

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 occasionally 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. In addition, the contact was unable to activate the heater while the screen was black. The local dealer was contacted. 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 unknown.

Filed Dec 8, 2025 · WA

The vehicle is subject to the federal safety agency Safety Recall 25V572 (Manufacturer Recall Number 25S89) regarding the rear-view camera wiring harness. The manufacturer has notified owners of the safety risk but indicates that the remedy parts are currently unavailable and has failed to provide a specific timeline for repair. I have contacted the authorized dealer and the manufacturer requesting a remedy or an interim inspection, as the rear-view camera is currently functioning correctly with no blank screen or distortion. However, the manufacturer and dealer have refused to perform an inspection to verify the system's safety and close the recall status temporarily. Because the manufacturer cannot provide parts and refuses to offer an inspection-based solution, the vehicle remains flagged with an open safety recall indefinitely. This represents an unreasonable delay in the remedy process, rendering the vehicle unusable for its intended purpose while the manufacturer fails to address the safety defect status.

Filed Nov 17, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 65,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Apr 21, 2025 · CA

Car has issues with SYNC software and Radio Module and the display screen goes black while reverse parking or using the navigation system. Car is with the dealership and they are not able to do diagnosis as ford sync system has issues.

Filed Jul 5, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · NC

My digital dashboard has not been working for a year now, it’s a black screen. I am also having problems with my fuel pump. I can’t fill my car all the way up with gas or else my car will not start.

Filed May 25, 2021 · Electrical · MS

Touchscreen went completely black. Unable to operate radio, temperature control is only available in the buttons below the screen. Tried resetting it, tried unhooking the battery, nothing. Hooked it up to see if it had any codes, none. Tested fuses- everything worked except screen. Spent $158 at Ford dealer only to be told I need a new APIM module which in total is going to cost $740. Car has 56,000 miles on it and is only 3 years old.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Electrical system: softwareReported December 18, 2017 · 2,100 vehicles affected
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

Questions about the 2018 Ford Mustang screen failure

Is screen or infotainment failure a common problem on the 2018 Ford Mustang?

6 of 197 owner complaints about the 2018 Ford Mustang (3%) mention screen or infotainment failure. The model year with the most reports is 2015.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2018 Ford Mustang?

There is 1 recall and 52 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2018 Ford Mustang

Misfire 24Engine failure 22Check engine light 21Overheating 16Jerking 14Loss of power 13Backup camera 12Stalling 10Knocking 9Won't shift 6Grinding brakes 5Fire or smoke 5Harsh shifting 5Transmission failure 5

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