Ford Mustang reliability
The Ford Mustang fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 17.3% of 5,146 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
21 DVSA recalls for the Ford Mustang
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
26C32 Mustang - Windshield Wipers and Washer System Potentially Inoperative During Freezing Temperatures
On affected vehicles during freezing temperatures or below the windshield wipers may become inoperative. In other cases the windshield wipers may operate only at the high-speed setting and an inoperative windshield washer system may prevent washer fluid from being effectively used to clean the windshield.
Fix: Inspect the windshield wiper system and replace the wiper motor if necessary.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 222 vehicles
25S75 Cross Carline - Low Pressure Fuel Pump Potential Failure
Affected vehicles may have an issue with the fuel lift pump that could cause the engine to stall.
Fix: Update the Power Control Module software.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 367 vehicles
Mvl: rear-view camera distorted and/or loss of image
Affected vehicles may have an issue with the rear-view camera. Drivers may experience a distorted or loss of image.
Fix: Check vehicle and replace camera as required.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 2,850 vehicles
26C16 Mustang - Lane Keeping System Software Update
According to Ford’s records certain Mustang vehicles may not have the remedy for Compliance Recall 21C11 installed correctly but were recorded as having received the repair successfully. Because the correct software update may not have been installed on these vehicles the underlying condition may still exist therefore these vehicles may still have the incorrect software loaded for the Lane Keeping System (LKS). On affected vehicles not having the latest Lane Keeping System (LKS) software may lead to non-compliance with the current regulations relating to Hands-On-Off (HOO) chime requirements that became effective from April 1 2021. Dealers will update the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) and the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) to the latest available software level free of charge.
Fix: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) and the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) to the latest available software level free of charge.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 5 vehicles
25SA7 - Mustang - Powertrain Control Module Software Update
On affected vehicles equipped with a Ford Performance Whipple Supercharger Upgrade Kit the updated software may not be able to detect module hardware errors leading to unintended acceleration or unintended vehicle movement increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Update the Powertrain Control Module software.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 6 vehicles
25C83 Mustang - Powertrain Control Module Software Update
On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 20C06 may not have been delivered properly and the underlying condition may still exist. The condition may cause the Gear Shift Indication to recommend gear changes at intervals that do not meet the specification.
Fix: Update the Powertrain Control Module software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 2 vehicles
25S92 Mustang - Potential Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Issue
Affected vehicles may experience corrosion that can weaken or detach the seatbelt anchor pretensioner cables for both front seats. A corroded pretensioner cable may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash.
Fix: Replacement parts are not yet available. If corrosion is detected dealers will provide the affected customer with a rental car until replacement seat belt pretensioner parts are available to be installed.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 15 vehicles
Mustang Brake Fluid Level Indicator Update
The software repair for a previous recall may not have been properly delivered to the vehicle. The underlying noncompliance specified in the recall still exists and customers will not receive a warning if there is a reduction in brake fluid below the recommended level in the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir.
Fix: Update the Body Controller Module (BCM) software and / or replace it if necessary.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 1 vehicles
Mustang: Incorrect Homologation details on VIN label
Affected vehicles may not show the correct Homologation regulation on the Vehicle Identification (VIN) label.
Fix: Replace the VIN label.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 659 vehicles
25C43 Mustang - Inspection For Water Intrusion Into The Body Control Module And Connectors
A number of vehicles could potentially be affected by water ingress in the Body Control Module (BCM) leading to corrosion inside. Water ingress into the BCM may prevent exterior lighting components from functioning as intended.
Fix: Inspect and repair the windscreen for leaks if necessary. Replace BCMs affected by water ingress.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 40 vehicles
Frozen Rearview Camera Screen
On affected vehicles there is a potential software issue causing the rear-view camera not to function as intended.
Fix: Update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software to the latest level.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 33 vehicles
CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update
On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.
Fix: Update the vehicle software to the latest level.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 2 vehicles
24C35 Mustang - Potential black instrument panel cluster
On affected vehicles black Instrument cluster screen may occur randomly and persist until the next time the vehicle is turned on.
Fix: Update the software in the vehicle’s instrument cluster to the latest level.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 52 vehicles
Some Mustang vehicles have a brake system warning lamp in the vehicle s instrument cluster which may not illuminate if the brake fluid is depleted from the brake fluid reservoir.
Some Mustang vehicles have a brake system warning lamp in the vehicle�s instrument cluster which may not illuminate if the brake fluid is depleted from the brake fluid reservoir.�
Fix: Software update�
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 2,456 vehicles
The image processing module -a (ipma) is not calibrated correctly
The image processing module may not be calibrated correctly.
Fix: Update the software of the image processing module.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 2 vehicles
Faulted signal sent by the powertrain control module
Various driver assist systems may stop functioning under certain conditions due to a faulted signal sent by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
Fix: Reprogram the PCM to the latest available level.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 1,270 vehicles
Takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment
Air bag inflators may not operate as intended
Fix: Replace air bag inflator
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 2,966 vehicles
Battery wiring harness in engine compartment may have been incorrectly installed
The battery wiring harness in the engine compartment may have been incorrectly installed
Fix: Reposition and secure harness.If found to be damaged a new harness is to be installed.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 399 vehicles
Front driver side air bag inflator housing may rupture
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver side frontal airbag the front driver side air bag inflator housing may rupture and deploy the airbag abnormally. An inflator rupture could also result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a revised Airbag Inflator into all affected vehicles.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 16,666 vehicles
Fire may occur
There may be reduced clearance between the battery cable wiring loom and the exhaust manifold. There is a possibility that the wiring could contact the manifold and result a short circuit and possible engine compartment fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and apply additional heat resistant foil tape to the wiring loom and secure it away from the exhaust manifold using an additional clip fitted to the inner wing panel.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 1,255 vehicles
Throttle may not return to idle when cruise control is disengaged
Certain of the affected vehicles could be fitted with a cruise control cable that may interfere with the cruise control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.
Fix: Phase 1 - Write to owners advising them to immediately stop using the cruise control system and offering them the option of dealers disabling the system should they so wish. Phase 2 - As soon as replacement cruise control cables become available recall all affected vehicles for replacement of the cable.
Recalled models: MUSTANG · 5,363 vehicles
Checking a Ford Mustang before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.