2015 Ford Mustang Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Ford Mustang.

20142016
Complaints
591
per 10K Sold
48.3
US Sales
122,349
Crashes
43
Fires
14
Injuries
36
Fatalities
Recalls
11

Worst 2015 Ford Mustang Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#164 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:32,160 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:2
#250 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:37,448 mi
Fires:3
#346 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:29,358 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ford Mustang.

Electrical Faults
64
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Avg Miles
32,160
Engine Problems
50
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
37,448
Brakes
46
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
29,358
Transmission / Drivetrain
39
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
26,503
Body Structure
37
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
41,354
Backup Camera
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
46,765
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
29
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,798
Fuel System
28
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
37,787
Airbags
22
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Avg Miles
33,212
Wheel Issues
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
16,676
Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
31,598
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
34,760
Latches / Locks
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,536
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
76,000
Seat Belt Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
34,848
Wipers & Visibility
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,793
Headlight/Taillight Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,834
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,400
Seat-Related Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
36,263
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
22,450
Electronic Stability Control
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
37,086
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Ford Mustang

11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~6,539,589 vehicles.

25V614000Seat Belts:pretensioner
~332,778 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.

25V572000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,456,417 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

22V082000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~330,784 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.

22V011000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
~199,085 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.

20V331000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~2,147,323 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

16V779000Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings
~6,582 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.

16V643000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~2,046,297 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

15V832000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
~461 affected

Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang GT Roush Stage 3 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015, and equipped with Roush Extreme Duty Half Shafts. The affected vehicles have a brake caliper guide pin that may not have been sufficiently tightened during installation of the half shafts. As a result, the caliper guide pin may loosen while driving, reducing the vehicle's rear braking ability.

15V339000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
~19,095 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured February 14, 2014, to February 10, 2015, and equipped with 2.3L engines. Prolonged exposure to elevated underbody temperatures can cause degradation of the fuel tank and/or fuel vapor lines, which may eventually result in a fuel leak. In addition, this condition could cause seals in the parking brake cable to degrade, potentially affecting parking brake function.

14V774000Gasoline Fuel System
~712 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 25, 2014, to October 9, 2014. The fuel pressure sensor may not have been seated properly to the fuel jumper line, which may cause a fuel leak.

+ 1 more recalls

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2015 Ford Mustang — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Ford Mustang reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2015 Ford Mustang has 591 NHTSA complaints, 43 crash-related, and 11 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 64 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Ford Mustang?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (64 complaints, avg 32,160 mi); Engine Problems (50 complaints, avg 37,448 mi); Brakes (46 complaints, avg 29,358 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Ford Mustang?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 37,322 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Ford Mustang include 43 crash-related reports, 14 fire reports, 36 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes — 11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,539,589 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Ford Mustang?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford Mustang reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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