Engine stalls on acceleration. Very dangerous passing or merging into traffic!
The worst 2025 Ford Mustang problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility6
- Electrical5
- Lights5
- Engine4
- Transmission3
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Visibility6
- Electrical5
- Lights5
- Engine4
- Transmission3
- Acceleration1
- Driver assistance1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Tires1
Recalls 6
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on August 28, 2026.
Recall number 26V547000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on July 2, 2026.
Recall number 26V418000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
- Risk
- An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on March 4, 2026.
Recall number 26V122000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.
Recall number 25V546000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: lighting control module
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39.
Recall number 25V519000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: valves/valve body
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
- Risk
- Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
Recall number 25V164000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Ford Mustang 58
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2297
- Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may
- Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements
- Some of the following vehicles: 2023-2025 F-Super Duty built on or before 02-Feb-2025 2024-2026...
- Various drivability symptoms and/or have diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the powertrain control...
- Sagging headliner appearance at the door openings which show the raw headliner edge untucked from the door...
- Various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a...
- Inoperative heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel and/or front/rear defrost features after a remote...
- New vehicle delivery hold
- Blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation
2025 Ford Mustang fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4‑cyl | RWD | 22 | 33 | 26 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14-16 | 22-24 | 17-19 |
| 5.2L 8‑cyl | RWD | 10 | 17 | 12 |
What 2025 Ford Mustang owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 26V418000 (Visibility); and 26V547000 (Electrical System) however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide a remedy for the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. While the contact’s daughter was driving 20 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and was restarted to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V547000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The failure mileage was 21,000.
While driving my 2025 Ford Mustang GT at highway speed, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lost power. The vehicle was unable to maintain normal power while I was traveling in active highway traffic. This created a serious safety risk because surrounding vehicles were traveling at highway speeds, and the sudden loss of propulsion could have resulted in a rear-end collision or other crash while I attempted to safely get the vehicle out of traffic. I subsequently learned that my vehicle is included in Ford Safety Recall 26C40 / the federal safety agency Recall 26V547. The recall information states that an engine wiring harness ground may break under normal vehicle use and that this condition may result in a loss of motive power and other electrical functions. The recall states that loss of motive power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. At this time, a permanent recall remedy is not available. Ford has indicated that the remedy is anticipated to become available at a later date. I have contacted Ford regarding the incident and expressed concern about continuing to operate the vehicle after already experiencing a loss of power.
My car has a recall that has to do with the engine possibly shutting off completely while driving normally and there is no remedy or solution for the recall it states in the recall that it may cause an accident. I would like to know what can be done for me because the idea of having to wait for my car to basically just shut off and crash on me seems a little crazy. I would just like to know what my options are!
According to the open recalls on this vehicle there are multiple defects outstanding that increase the risk of a crash. The repairs may take 3 months before they are completed. Am I the consumer to drive a known dangerous vehicle while waiting for the repairs? Who is responsible should I be involved in a accident caused by one of these defects? Why isn't Ford required to provide a loaner vehicle while I wait for the repairs?
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V546000 (Exterior Lighting) and 26V418000 (Visibility); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that several exterior lights randomly illuminated while the vehicle was turned on or off, causing the battery to drain. The parking lights, headlights, and the turn signals were unintendedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed that parts for the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 26V418000 (Visibility) were not yet available. The dealer confirmed that there was water intrusion into the module at the front of the vehicle that had caused an electrical short. The dealer stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced before the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V546000 (Exterior Lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 2,800.
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V122000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle stalled, jerked forward, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The force of the jerk propelled the contact onto the steering wheel. The vehicle was restarted, and the check engine warning light was no longer illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the vehicle required several attempts to start on some occasions. A dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the recall remedy was unavailable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V159000 (Visibility); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Ford describes their pre-collision system: The system warns the driver of potential hazards by providing three levels of assistance. Alert: When active, a flashing visual warning appears and an audible warning tone sounds. Brake Support: The system helps reduce the impact speed by preparing the brakes for rapid braking, and Emergency Braking. I have driven my vehicle around Jacksonville with the setting at High to give me three car lengths warning. After hours of driving on I95 and I10 in Jacksonville, with cars cutting in front of my at less than three car lengths, I only received one warning with a car that pulled in front of me less than 3 feet. I took it to the dealer who said that it works as intended. Ford backs them up. This means the system is useless as a Safety system.
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Questions about the 2025 Ford Mustang
Is the 2025 Ford Mustang reliable?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2025 Ford Mustang, fewer than a typical Mustang model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Ford Mustang?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 6 complaints. Next is electrical (5).
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Mustang have?
6 recalls, covering electrical system, visibility and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Ford Mustang visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 26V418000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Mustang have the most visibility problems?
The Ford Mustang model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (15 complaints), 2015 (15 complaints) and 2007 (14 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford Mustang get?
Official estimates for the 2025 Ford Mustang range from 12 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.3L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 22 city and 33 highway.
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