Worst 2021 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Gasoline Fuel System
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 20,305 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | — | 700 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning:Switch/Sensor/Float | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Ford Mustang
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,240,998 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles. The side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag inflation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 226, "Ejection Mitigation," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
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2021 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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