Skip to main content

FORD Mustang Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

188
Total Recalls
6.7
Avg per Year Above brand average (2.3)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
9 B
2001
8 B
2002
6 C-
2003
6 C-
2004
6 C-
2005
9 B
2006
9 B
2007
9 B
2008
8 B
2009
6 B-
2010
6 B-
2011
5 B-
2012
7 A-
2013
6 B+
2014
4 B-
2015
11 A+
2016
5 B
2017
6 B
2018
4 B-
2019
6 B+
2020
8 A
2021
6 B+
2022
9 A+
2023
6 A
2024
12 A+
2025
6 A-
2026
5 A+
2027
0

Most Common Components

AIR BAGS
59
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
36
BACK OVER PREVENTION
16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
POWER TRAIN
12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
7
SEAT BELTS
6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5
SUSPENSION
4

Most Severe Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL — Your 2026 Explorer or Mustang's engine has a problem with the small metal clips that keep the engine's moving parts in place. These clips might not have been installed correctly, w…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL — Your vehicle's engine piston domes are crucial parts that help your engine run smoothly. In some 2026 Explorers, Broncos, Broncos Sports, Mustangs, and Rangers, these domes might h…

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY — Your vehicle's transmission valve body might have been made incorrectly, which could cause problems with shifting gears.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) — The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve in your vehicle might not work properly, which could lead to a loss of engine power.

Best Years (Fewest Recalls)

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

Browse All FORD Mustang Years