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2024 Ford Mustang

Gas
Subcompact Cars
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls4 critical12
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA74
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA26 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016
Active NHTSA advisory: do not drive. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2024 Ford Mustang is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Mustang, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for this model year, 4 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 74 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
MustangGasRWD2.3L 4-cyl turbo223326$2,400
Mustang Performance PackageGasRWD2.3L 4-cyl turbo212924$2,600
MustangGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl162419$3,300
MustangGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl152418$3,450
MustangGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl152318$3,450
MustangGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl142317$3,650
Mustang Dark HorseGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl142217$3,650
Mustang Dark HorseGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl142217$3,650

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46646, 46645, 47559, 46648, 47558, 46647, 46649, 46767.

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Recalls (12)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Electrical System

26C40
148,663 vehicles
ProblemFord 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."RiskA 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.FixDealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed August 31, 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 NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V547000reported Aug 25, 2026Ford Motor Company
▲high

Visibility

26C32
67,842 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskWindshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and 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 NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V418000reported Jun 30, 2026Ford Motor Company
▲high

Exterior Lighting

25C43
105,545 vehicles
ProblemFord 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."RiskLicense plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V546000reported Aug 22, 2025Ford Motor Company
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Electrical System

25C35
1 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2024 Mustang vehicle that was repaired incorrectly under recall 24V802. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."RiskAn instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.FixA dealer will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C35.
NHTSA campaign 25V516000reported Aug 8, 2025Ford Motor Company
○minor

Back Over Prevention

25S49
1,076,138 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.RiskA frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixThe accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford
NHTSA campaign 25V315000reported May 9, 2025Ford Motor Company
○minor

Electrical System

24C35
6,212 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."RiskAn instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C35.
NHTSA campaign 24V802000reported Oct 25, 2024Ford Motor Company
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

24S54
24 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.FixDealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.
NHTSA campaign 24V634000reported Aug 23, 2024Ford Motor Company
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Suspension

24S49
4,595 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The rear suspension knuckles may have a casting defect that causes them to fail, which can result in a loss of vehicle handling and steering control.RiskA loss of vehicle handling and steering control increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension knuckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S49.
NHTSA campaign 24V593000reported Aug 9, 2024Ford Motor Company
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

24S43
10 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not be properly configured after a Body Control Module (BCM) service update, resulting in a constantly illuminated brake fluid level warning light that can conceal a low brake fluid condition.RiskAn undetected low brake fluid condition can lead to a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S43.
NHTSA campaign 24V496000reported Jun 28, 2024Ford Motor Company
!critical

Power Train

24S36
8,161 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The clutch pressure line may be improperly secured and contact hot exhaust components, which can result in melting of the clutch pressure line and cause a brake fluid leak.RiskA melted clutch pressure line can result in a loss of drive power, increases the risk of a crash. A brake fluid leak increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.FixDealers will inspect the clutch pressure line and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S36.
NHTSA campaign 24V394000reported Jun 3, 2024Ford Motor Company
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

24S19
362 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The low-pressure fuel supply line may be damaged or cut, which can result in a fuel leak.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of fuel may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the low-pressure fuel supply line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S19.
NHTSA campaign 24V220000reported Mar 22, 2024Ford Motor Company
!critical

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

23S61
Do not drive66 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.RiskA loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.FixOwners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the brake pedal and bracket assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S61.
NHTSA campaign 23V800000reported Nov 28, 2023Ford Motor Company

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
74complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 4 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2023: 4 · 2024: 22 · 2025: 37 · 2026: 11

Most-cited components

Electrical System36
Unspecified17
Engine9
Exterior Lighting7
Back Over Prevention7
Power Train7

What owners describe

“From a stop at a traffic light on [XXX], I made a right turn from [XXX] onto [XXX] in Greensboro NC, and after turning, the car did not respond when I pressed on the accelerator so as to go with the traffic. Instead, the car gradually slowed down. Before the car rolled to a stop in the middle of the road, the engine ca…”Oct 15, 2024 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“I was slowly backing out of a parking space at the Circle K gas station on July 3, 2024, on Battleground Avenue in Greensboro, NC, and applied the brakes when the warning alert sounded that there was cross traffic. I immediately applied the brakes, but to no avail. Application of the car's brakes, pumping the brakes, h…”Oct 15, 2024 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“The front wheels of the vehicle have different breaks - this is a factory fault (Manufacturing defect). The front right wheel has 6 piston brembo brake and the left front wheel has 4 piston caliper brakes, causing vehicle to put different braking power on both side - causing it to slid to the right side while breakin (…”Oct 13, 2024 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★8%
C RWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★8%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

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2026 Ford Mustang

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2025 Ford Mustang

6 recalls · 14 complaints

F

2023 Ford Mustang

6 recalls · 15 complaints

F

2022 Ford Mustang

9 recalls · 49 complaints

F

2021 Ford Mustang

6 recalls · 55 complaints

F

2020 Ford Mustang

8 recalls · 118 complaints

F

2019 Ford Mustang

6 recalls · 147 complaints

C

2018 Ford Mustang

3 recalls · 188 complaints

F

2017 Ford Mustang

6 recalls · 265 complaints

F

2016 Ford Mustang

5 recalls · 375 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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