Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 Ford Mustang, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system40
- Unknown or other17
- Power train10
- Engine10
- Exterior lighting8
- Structure6
- Service brakes6
- Air bags6
- Forward collision avoidance5
- Back over prevention4
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2024 Ford Mustang failed the safety check 0.43% of the time — 19% less often than the average 2024 passenger car (0.53%). Median odometer at inspection: 3,480 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
1,356 Ford Mustang cars first registered in Europe in 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions use 14.9 l/100 km on the road against 12.1 in the WLTP test (+24%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,356 | 14.9 | 12.1 | +24% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
22 first registered in 2024 are on Dutch roads; 82% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €129,324.
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
167 cars built in 2024 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 13 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
11 of these cars first registered in 2024 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
642 2024 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 1 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | 7.9 % |
| 2024 Ford Mustang C RWD | — | 7.9 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 8 variants: combined 9.2–14.2 L/100 km (about 17–26 mpg US), CO₂ 214–333 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 10.8 | 7.1 | 9.2 |
| Mustang (Performance Pack) · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.1 | 8.2 | 9.8 |
| Mustang (Stop-Start) · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 15.0 | 9.8 | 12.6 |
| Mustang (Stop-Start) · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 15.5 | 10.0 | 13.0 |
| Mustang · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 15.8 | 9.8 | 13.1 |
| Mustang · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 16.6 | 10.2 | 13.8 |
| Mustang Dark Horse · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 16.5 | 10.9 | 13.9 |
| Mustang Dark Horse · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 17.1 | 10.7 | 14.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
10 Transport Canada recalls for the 2024 Ford Mustang.
| 2026408 25 Aug 2026 | Electrical Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine wiring harness could become damaged. As a result, there could be a loss of power to the wheels, one or both headlamps c… |
| 2026319 30 Jun 2026 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the windshield wiper motor could cause it not to work properly in cold temperatures. If this happens, the windshiel… |
| 2025549 11 Oct 2025 | Engine Issue: This recall is for supercharger upgrade kits that were installed before delivery or purchased from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory. Under cer… |
| 2025434 22 Aug 2025 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, the body seams may not have been sealed properly. As a result, water could leak into the body control module (BCM). If this happen… |
| 2025360 27 Jun 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian re… |
| 2025260 9 May 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse… |
| 2024645 25 Oct 2024 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster screen not to display. As a result, you may not be able to see certain… |
| 2024459 12 Aug 2024 | Suspension Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear suspension knuckles may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the knuckles could crack and/or break and cause… |
| 2024317 4 Jun 2024 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles, the clutch pressure line may not be properly secured to the firewall. As a result, the line could contact hot exhaust components a… |
| 2024191 23 Mar 2024 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel supply line may have been damaged during production. As a result, fuel could leak in the engine compartment.… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2024 Mustang vehicle that was repaired incorrectly under recall 24V802. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The rear suspension knuckles may have a casting defect that causes them to fail, which can result in a loss of vehicle handling and steering control.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not be properly configured after a Body Control Module (BCM) service update, resulting in a constantly illuminated brake fluid level warning light that can conceal a low brake fluid condition.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The clutch pressure line may be improperly secured and contact hot exhaust components, which can result in melting of the clutch pressure line and cause a brake fluid leak.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The low-pressure fuel supply line may be damaged or cut, which can result in a fuel leak.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ford told its dealers about the 2024 Ford Mustang: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011952 | Some 2024 Mustang vehicles may exhibit the luggage compartment scuff plate with a gap near the right or left luggage compartment side trim panel. |
| 11011902 | Some 2024 Mustang Dark Horse vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0302 and P0308 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) from extended high speed or racetrack operation (driving the vehicle and allowing the engine to hit maximum engine speed, several times and in a short period). |
| 11011005 | In the affected vehicles, the Auto Start-Stop feature is not properly configured in the Body Control Module (BCM). As a result, the Auto Start-Stop feature will not function as intended. |
| 11010920 | Some 2023-2025 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, 2024-2025 Nautilus, and 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine misfire condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0301, P0302, P0303 and/or P0304 set in the powertrain control module (PCM). |
| 11010849 | Some 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with driver assistance features with minor feature codes FBFAB and FBFAC may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the IPC. |
| 11010536 | Some 2024 Mustang vehicles built on 10-May-2024 and through 28-Aug-2024 may exhibit an instrument panel cluster (IPC) concern where an IPC self-test may be required. |
| 11010534 | Some 2024 Mustang vehicles built on and before 09-May-2024 may exhibit an instrument panel cluster (IPC) concern where an IPC self-test may be required. |
| 11009836 | Quality improvements include: -Key Off Load enhancements to improve battery life |
| 11009438 | Some vehicles equipped with SYNC4 may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms after all currently available accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software updates have been performed. |
| 11008948 | While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. |
| 11008710 | Some 2024 Mustang vehicles may exhibit the A/C system blowing warm |
| 11008557 | "Quality Improvements include: - Prevents unintended no-start after OTA update. - Robustness action to prevent fault scenarios where ECG algorithm is draining the battery when vehicle is parked and only during key off events. - SYNC status will reflects completed OTA status. - Reduction in Key off load battery drain due to BLEM software." |
| 11008549 | "Quality improvements include: - Hides ""Update Now"" button on HMI when the vehicle battery health is below threshold. - Corrects ""Bluecruise Maps not up to date"" erroneous message. - Improves Key Off Load battery drain due to SYNC. " |
| 11008548 | "Quality improvements include: - Hides ""Update Now"" button on HMI when the vehicle battery health is below threshold. - Corrects ""Bluecruise Maps not up to date"" erroneous message. - Improves Key Off Load battery drain due to SYNC. " |
| 11008409 | In the affected vehicles, the Auto Start-Stop feature is not properly configured in the Body Control Module (BCM). As a result, the Auto Start-Stop feature will not function as intended. |
| 11008222 | Some of the following vehicles may exhibit one passive key that is unable to start the vehicle or activate the passive entry feature; however, all remote keyless entry (RKE) physical button functionality works correctly and the second passive key will have full/correct functionality (including being able to start the vehicle): |
| 11008215 | Some of the following vehicles may exhibit a condition where the passive key will not program to the vehicles: |
| 11007978 | Some 2024 Mustang Dark Horse vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0302 and P0308 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) from extended high speed or racetrack operation (driving the vehicle and allowing the engine to hit maximum engine speed, several times and in a short period). |
| 11007898 | 2024 Mustang - IPC On-Demand DTC Self-Test Failures |
| 11006019 | Quality improvements include: Improvement in OTA update success rate due to ABS module sorftware.(reduce no - starts) |
| 11005713 | Some 2024 Mustang vehicles may exhibit an intermittent no crank/no start condition with various loss of communication diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in various modules and multiple illuminated warning indicators such as: anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator, parking brake (red) indicator, brake warning indicator, parking brake (yellow) warning indicator and/or parking brake (red) indicator and/or stability-traction control indicator displayed in the instrumental panel cluster (IPC). To correct the condition, reprogram the ABS module using the latest software level of the Ford |
| 11003278 | Quality improvements include: -Minor quality fixes in ECG Software, not affecting vehicle operation or customer experience. - Improved connectivity. |
| 11003130 | Some 2023-2024 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, and 2024 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit an engine misfire condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0301, P0302, P0303 and/or P0304 set in the powertrain control module (PCM). If the codes are stored in the PCM, remove and inspect the condition of all the spark plugs. If all spark plugs are found to be free of damage, replacement of the spark plugs is not necessary. Refer to the Workshop Manual and perform normal diagnostics. If any spark plugs ap |
| 11001365 | Some 2024 Mustang vehicles built on or before 10-Feb-2024 may set diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U211B:87 in the ABS module during a diagnostic self-test. This may be due to the modules DTC sensitivity during vehicle key-on/start-up. Replacement or reprogramming of the ABS module may not resolve this condition. U211B:87 should be ignored if no other DTCs are present, no warning indicators are illuminated while the engine is running, and no noticeable symptoms are present. No further service action is required. |
| 11001149 | Certain 2024 Model Year Mustang Vehicles - Left Hand Cylinder Head and Exhaust Cam Replacement |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)