2018 Ford Mustang problems and complaints
Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Mustang. The most-reported areas: Engine (58), Power Train (46), Electrical System (31).
Key takeaways
- 195 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 58 | 30% |
| Power Train | 46 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 31 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 12% |
| Structure | 15 | 8% |
| Back Over Prevention | 12 | 6% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 12 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 3% |
| Steering | 4 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Mustang C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2018 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-13
The 2.3L EcoBoost engine failed due to coolant leaking into the combustion chambers. The dealer found coolant present in cylinders 1 and 4, the cylinder 4 piston washed, and vertical scoring on the cylinder 4 wall. The dealer's recommendation is complete engine replacement. Yes, the engine is available for inspection. ...
Engine - filed 2026-10-02
Check engine light came on Sunday night. Monday had AutoZone check the codes - indicated misfire on two cylinders recommended spark plug replacement - Spark plugs purchased with intent to change Tuesday evening- Tuesday morning -Engine overheated on the way to class added more coolant - got the vehicle home and towed t...
Electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-09-24
The electrical components in the vehicle stopped functioning - for the lights on the interior the overhead stopped working on and off and then dimmed until one day never came back on. At the same time the sensor for cross traffic alert became buggy and then not functional which made all my safety features and cruise c...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.