Worst 2016 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Backup Camera
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 73 | 1 | 4 | 40,973 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 68 | 1 | 2 | 33,406 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 30 | 1 | — | 39,563 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 29 | — | — | 23,254 mi | |
| Body Structure | 21 | — | — | 49,058 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 19 | — | — | 49,416 mi | |
| Fuel System | 19 | — | 1 | 27,971 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 18 | — | — | 59,845 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | 9 | 1 | 26,820 mi | |
| Brakes | 15 | 2 | — | 44,471 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | 1 | — | 15,720 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 10 | — | — | 70,849 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | 1 | — | 37,050 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | 3 | — | 32,209 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | — | 15,276 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | 1 | — | 5,033 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 96,249 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 6 | — | — | 67,040 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | 1 | — | 16,652 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Ford Mustang
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,128,461 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 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 2016 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 26, 2015, to October 1, 2015. The front and rear seat belts and child seat tether anchors may have been damaged in shipping from the supplier to the vehicle assembly plant and may not adequately restrain the occupant in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."
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2016 Ford Mustang — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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