At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Confirm by VIN that the repair was completed before driving or buying this car. The fix is free at a dealer.
Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
Airbags recall
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.
- Status
- Do not drive until repaired. A dealer fixes this free of charge.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
- Status
- Do not drive until repaired. A dealer fixes this free of charge.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
- Status
- Do not drive until repaired. A dealer fixes this free of charge.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14V-802, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S21. Note: This recall supersedes safety recall 14V-802.
- Status
- Do not drive until repaired. A dealer fixes this free of charge.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Airbags recall
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
- Status
- Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
- What to do
- Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
28
Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
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When vehicle is placed in park while on, vehicle rolls forward . Put vehicle in park on the side of the road to answer a phone call. Was pulled up behind another vehicle and car rolled forward, and rear ended vehicle in front of me. The police were notified but no citation was given Another time vehicle was in park and running and ran over somebodies foot. very unacceptable
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11497506 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
10
Most reports here involve software faults.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11763497 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
10
Most reports here involve unintended acceleration. Of these, 3 mention a crash.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11455113 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
9
Most reports here involve premature wear.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD MUSTANG EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRES, SIZE: P215/60R17 (NA). SOON AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, ALL THE TIRES WERE FOUND TO BE DRY ROTTED. THE TIRES ALSO BEGAN TO PEEL AND CRACK. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE TIRES REPAIRED. THEY VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO CARMAX KEARNY MESA (7766 BALBOA AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111, (858) 712-6486 WHERE THE MECHANICS AGREED TO SERVICE THE TIRES. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE TIRES BECAUSE CHUNKS OF THE TIRES WERE NOT FALLING OFF. THE TIRES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,708.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11210436 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
174
Most reports here involve airbags deploying unexpectedly. Of these, 7 mention a crash, 10 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11510203 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
18
Most reports here involve corrosion.
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WATER POOLING BEHIND DRIVER SEAT ON FLOORBOARD. VERY STRONG CHEMICAL SMELL IN CAR. CONDENSATION INSIDE ALL WINDOWS EVERYDAY. CAR PARKED ON DRIVEWAY NEXT TO HOUSE. INITIALLY TAKEN TO DEALER ~1 YEAR AGO FOR ODOR (NO WATER YET). COULD NOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM, NOTHING DONE. TECHNICIAN DOING INSPECTION LAST WEEK THOUGHT IT WAS MOLD CAUSING THE OVERWHELMING SMELL AND THERE MUST BE A LEAK. TOOK TO DEALER FOLLOWING MONDAY. DEALER DETERMINED A SEAM IN THE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED TO STOP THE WATER LEAK. DRIED AND CLEANED INTERIOR TO GET RID OF SMELL. UNKNOWN HOW LONG DEODORIZING WILL LAST THOUGH. CONCERNED ABOUT CONTACT WITH MOLD.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11298214 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
12
Most reports here involve premature wear.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11589985 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
How does it compare with other years? The 2010 has 261 complaints on file, fewer than the 2011 (466). Of the 16 model years of the Ford Mustang we cover, the 2012 has the most (469). Older model years have had longer to collect complaints.