Worst 2015 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 64 | 3 | 2 | 32,160 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 50 | — | 3 | 37,448 mi | |
| Brakes | 46 | 5 | — | 29,358 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 39 | 1 | 1 | 26,503 mi | |
| Body Structure | 37 | 4 | 1 | 41,354 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 30 | 1 | — | 46,765 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 29 | — | — | 49,798 mi | |
| Fuel System | 28 | — | 2 | 37,787 mi | |
| Airbags | 22 | 11 | 1 | 33,212 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 16 | 1 | 1 | 16,676 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | 1 | — | 31,598 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 1 | 1 | 34,760 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 12 | — | — | 72,536 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 9 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | 4 | — | 34,848 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 9 | — | — | 40,793 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | 31,834 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 8 | — | — | 67,400 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | 1 | — | 36,263 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | 1 | — | 22,450 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | 1 | — | 37,086 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Ford Mustang
11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~6,539,589 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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