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2020 Ford Mustang

Complaints on the 2020 Ford Mustang spread across electrical, drivetrain, and brakes

Of 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported area is the electrical system at 23 reports (20%), followed closely by the power train and the engine, each at 22 reports (19%). Service brakes are next with 18 reports (16%), and they carry the most crashes of any area, with 6 crashes and 3 injuries. The electrical system and engine each show 2 fires, and the power train accounts for 2 crashes and 2 injuries. No deaths were reported. Buyers should pay attention to the brakes on a test drive and check the electronics, engine, and transmission.

Most reported areas

Electrical System safety 20%
The most reported area: 23 reports (20% of complaints), including 2 fires but no crashes or injuries. Verify the gauges, displays, and other electronics all work as expected.
Power Train safety 19%
22 reports (19% of complaints), tied to 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Take any transmission or drivetrain symptoms seriously during a test drive.
Engine safety 19%
22 reports (19% of complaints), including 2 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury. Have the engine inspected thoroughly before buying.
Service Brakes safety 16%
18 reports (16% of complaints), but with the most crashes of any area: 6 crashes and 3 injuries. Test the brakes carefully before buying.
Back Over Prevention safety 11%
12 reports (11% of complaints), with 1 crash and no fires or injuries reported. Check the backup camera and rear sensors work correctly.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 113 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.