2009 FORD MUSTANG

6 recalls, 215 complaints - 59 TSBs

21E013000 Feb 16, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also i... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
249 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
21V081000 Feb 16, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S... Read more
1,067 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
18V046000 Jan 11, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Vir... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
327,796 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
17V024000 Jan 10, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Marian... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2... Read more
654,695 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
16V384000 May 31, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever register... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will... Read more
1,892,343 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
15V319000 May 28, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14V-802, owne... Read more
1,018,622 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

215 total complaints 34 crashes 4 fires 13 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS133
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
SERVICE BRAKES6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
SUSPENSION4
STEERING3
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION3
POWER TRAIN3
STRUCTURE:BODY3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 13, 2023
Incident date: Aug 1, 2023
I unlocked my vehicle, put the key in the ignition and it made a noise, then immediately after that failure to start, everything stopped working. No lights, will not lock doors, no clicking sound as if it were a dead battery.
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 13, 2023
Incident date: Aug 1, 2023
While normal driving of my 2018 Ram 2500, I began to get random audible warnings, service anti-lock brake and service traction control system dash lights. The lights would flicker on and off and warning chime would 'bing" numerous times. This caused the cruise control to shut off while doing 65mph. ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 13, 2023
Incident date: Aug 1, 2023
While normal driving of my 2018 Ram 2500, I began to get random audible warnings, service anti-lock brake and service traction control system dash lights. The lights would flicker on and off and warning chime would 'bing" numerous times. This caused the cruise control to shut off while doing 65mph. ... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 6, 2022
Incident date: Jul 6, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V319000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
AIR BAGS Jun 22, 2022
Incident date: Jun 22, 2022
The contact owned a 2009 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V081000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list as he no longer owns the vehicle. The local dealer and the manufacturer were contacted. The VIN was unavailable.
AIR BAGS Jun 14, 2020
Incident date: May 20, 2020
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON
SEATS Jun 14, 2020
Incident date: May 20, 2020
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 28, 2020
Incident date: Feb 26, 2020
WHEN IT RAINS, WATER IS LEAKING UNDER THE WINDSHIELD INTO THE DUCT WORK AND ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. HEAVY RAINS HAVE CAUSED AS MUCH AS 5 INCHES OF WATER TO LAY ON PASSENGER FLOOR. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED THE SMART JUNCTION BOX TO MALFUNCTION AND CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE. I NOW HAVE TO PURCHASE A N... Read more
SUSPENSION Feb 7, 2020
Incident date: Aug 10, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THREE TIMES WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SWAY BAR AND THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO... Read more
TIRES Nov 26, 2019
Incident date: Nov 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG EQUIPPED WITH COOPER ZEON R53-61R20 TIRES, SIZE: 255/40/ZR19-XL (NA). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SOUND IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 6, 2019
Incident date: Nov 5, 2019
MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 2009 MUSTANG AND AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, HE SLOWLY ACCELERATED AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED QUICKLY ON ITS OWN. HE SAID THE GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, HE TRIED PUSHING BRAKE AND IT WAS NOT STOPPING THE CAR. IT SENT HIM THROUGH ANOTH... Read more
Crash
STEERING Nov 6, 2019
Incident date: Nov 5, 2019
MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 2009 MUSTANG AND AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, HE SLOWLY ACCELERATED AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED QUICKLY ON ITS OWN. HE SAID THE GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, HE TRIED PUSHING BRAKE AND IT WAS NOT STOPPING THE CAR. IT SENT HIM THROUGH ANOTH... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 6, 2019
Incident date: Nov 5, 2019
MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 2009 MUSTANG AND AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, HE SLOWLY ACCELERATED AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED QUICKLY ON ITS OWN. HE SAID THE GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, HE TRIED PUSHING BRAKE AND IT WAS NOT STOPPING THE CAR. IT SENT HIM THROUGH ANOTH... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN Nov 4, 2019
Incident date: Mar 10, 2019
SERVO ON TRANSMISSION PUSHED SNAP OUT OF RETAINING GROOVE CAUSING LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED.SERVO PUSHED OUT OF TRANS,CAR ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL THAN LURCHED AHEAD ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 20, 2019
Incident date: Jun 3, 2019
RANDOM ACCELERATION. BACKED OUT OF PARKING SPACE , PUT CAR IN DRIVE AND PRESSED ACCELERATOR TO MOVE FORWARD. ACCELERATION INCREASED ON ITS OWN. REMOVED FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR, PRESSED THE BRAKE. ACCELERATION CONTINUED TO INCREASE, HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL HARD.. ACCELERATOR CONTINUED TO INCREASE ON I... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 30, 2019
Incident date: Jun 30, 2019
PULLED UP A DRIVEWAY AND PUT MY 2009 FORD MUSTANG IN PARK, STARTED ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN. WOULD DECELERATE AFTER PRESSING AND RELEASING THE GAS PEDAL BUT WOULD START ACCELERATING AGAIN ON IT'S OWN. TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WHEN RESTARTED ACTED AND DROVE FINE. HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 4, 2018
Incident date: Dec 4, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER (ACADEMY FORD, 13401 BALTIMORE AVE, LAUREL, MD 20707, 877-894-4901) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE... Read more
AIR BAGS Nov 9, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER (FRANK FLETCHER FORD, 3015 TURKEY CREEK RD, JOPLIN, MO 64801, 417-317-5299) STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. MORE THAN THREE WEEKS AGO, THE... Read more
AIR BAGS Nov 8, 2018
Incident date: Nov 7, 2018
RECEIVED URGENT AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL- TRIED CALLING TO SET UP APPOINTMENT AT DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID IT WAS A BRANDED TITLE AND CANNOT REPAIR IT.
AIR BAGS Sep 21, 2018
Incident date: Jan 1, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V024000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAI... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 14, 2018
Incident date: Sep 14, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR ... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS Aug 13, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN WOODALL ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING AN AIRBAG RECALL ON HIS 2009 FORD MUSTANG. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE AIRBAG RECALL. *JS
AIR BAGS Jul 16, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DE... Read more
AIR BAGS Jun 14, 2018
Incident date: Jul 15, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (PARKER FORD, 315 W CLAYTON AVE, COEUR D'ALENE... Read more
AIR BAGS May 22, 2018
Incident date: Mar 14, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (CLINTON FAMILY FORD, 1884 CANTERBURY GLEN LANE, ROCK HILL, SC 29730) W... Read more
AIR BAGS May 22, 2018
Incident date: Mar 2, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. O'MEAR... Read more
AIR BAGS May 11, 2018
Incident date: May 10, 2018
TAKARA INFLATORS: MY COMPLAINT IS THAT I AM HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO TAKE CARE OF THE RECALL BECAUSE I DID NOT BUY THE CAR FROM THEM. I HAVE BEEN ON A WAITING LIST FOR OVER A YEAR. I CALLED AGAIN YESTERDAY AND HAD TO PUT MY NAME ON THE LIST AGAIN! I WAS TOLD THEY ... Read more
AIR BAGS May 10, 2018
Incident date: May 10, 2018
2009 FORD MUSTANG GT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. *LD *JS
AIR BAGS May 7, 2018
Incident date: Mar 14, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VE... Read more
AIR BAGS Apr 23, 2018
Incident date: Jan 5, 2017
TAKATA AIRBAG: I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR 16 MONTHS FOR A REPLACEMENT. MY DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO GET OR ORDER PARTS. THIS ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED IN A TIMELY MANNER. I AM UNABLE TO NOT TO USE MY VEHICLE UNTIL IT IS SAFE AND THE PASSENGERS I DRIVE WITH ARE PRECIOUS.
AIR BAGS Apr 23, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 16S26 / 16V-384 AND SCHEDULED A SERVICE DATE WITH MY DEALER, SHULTZ FORD IN WEXFORD, PA, BUT THEY SAID THE PART IS ON BACKORDER. PLEASE HELP AND RESOLVE SO I CAN USE MY VEHICLE.
AIR BAGS Mar 28, 2018
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 22, 2018
Incident date: Jan 10, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CO... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 20, 2018
Incident date: Mar 20, 2018
TAKATA RECALL: I TOOK THIS CAR IN FOR THE RECALL AIRBAG REPAIR AT ASHE COUNTY FORD IN WEST JEFFERSON, NC, BUT AM STILL GETTING RECALL NOTICES FOR THE PROBLEM
AIR BAGS Mar 8, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CO... Read more
AIR BAGS Feb 20, 2018
Incident date: May 17, 2016
TAKATA RECALL FORD NOT GETTING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG RECALL DONE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. IT IS APPROACHING 2 YEARS AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT GOTTEN THE PARTS TO REPAIR MY CAR. THIS WILL BE THE LAST FORD PRODUCT I WILL BUY IF THIS IS NOT HANDLED SHORTLY. PLEASE DO SOME PUSHING AND SHOVING SOMEWHERE.... Read more
AIR BAGS Jan 18, 2018
Incident date: Jun 2, 2016
TAKATA RECALL - AIRBAGS HAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE SINCE 2016. WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO WHEN IT AFFECTS ALL YOUR VEHICLES?
AIR BAGS Jan 18, 2018
Incident date: Dec 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO... Read more
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS Jan 10, 2018
Incident date: Jan 10, 2018
WE HAVE CONTACTED MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS AND NO ONE EVER HAS THE PARTS TO CORRECT THE AIRBAG INFLATOR PROBLEM
AIR BAGS Dec 27, 2017
Incident date: Jan 10, 2017
TAKATA RECALL NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 17V024 SUMMARY PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT RECALL STATUS RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE REMEDY OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THEIR PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG INFL... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 27, 2017
Incident date: Dec 23, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. FORD HAS YET TO FIX MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THEY PREDICT THEY "MIGHT HAVE" REPLACEMENT PARTS IN THE SPRING OF 2018 BUT THE LETTER RECEIVED ONLY STATES SELECT VEHICLES. THEIR REMEDY IS TO NOT HAVE ANYONE SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. IT IS A FORD MUSTANG. THE BACKSEAT IS NOT BIG AT... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 26, 2017
Incident date: Jun 30, 2016
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. FORD REFUSES TO REPAIR PASSENGER AIRBAG AND REFUSES TO OFFER A RENTAL REPALCEMENT UNTIL THEY WILL REMEMDY MY AIRBAG. AS A RESULT I AM LIMITED IN THE ABILITY TO USE MY CAR.
AIR BAGS Dec 21, 2017
Incident date: Dec 21, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (WES... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 21, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CAL... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 19, 2017
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
NO REPLACEMENT BAGS AVALIABLE
AIR BAGS Dec 19, 2017
Incident date: Dec 19, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE ... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 14, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CAL... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 5, 2017
Incident date: Nov 6, 2017
TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE CALLED BOTH GRESHAM FORD AND LANDCASTER FORD SINCE MY FIRST NOTICE ON JULY 2016. BOTH HAVE TOLD ME THE PART IS UNAVAILABLE AND BEING MADE AND THAT THEY WILL CONTACT ME FOR REPLACEMENT AS SOON AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE. AS OF YET HAVE NOT HAD ANY ACTION.
AIR BAGS Nov 29, 2017
Incident date: Nov 29, 2017
TAKATA RECALL - REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE YET
AIR BAGS Nov 29, 2017
Incident date: Nov 29, 2017
TAKATA RECALL- I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO AUTONATION IN MEMPHIS TENNESSEE AND THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME JUST FOR DIAGNOSING THE VEHICLE. MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND I WAS THOUGHT THAT IT WAS FREE OF CHARGE SINCE THERE IS A RECALL.

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2009 FORD MUSTANG

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
4.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 17.0 26.0 20.0 Regular $3,100
4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 16.0 24.0 19.0 Regular $3,250
4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 22.0 18.0 Regular $3,400
4.6L 8-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 23.0 18.0 Regular $3,400
5.4L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 14.0 20.0 16.0 Premium $4,750

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 FORD MUSTANG

59 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
160000 STRUCTURE6
350000 EQUIPMENT6
060000 ENGINE (PWS)3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER3
140000 AIR BAGS3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS2
SSM 52476 Apr 24, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini
22B05 S1 Jul 27, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT ??A?A?
SSM 51536 Apr 4, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification numbe
22B05 Mar 28, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection: Ford Motor Company has determined that
TSB 20-2233 Jul 13, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint wi
SSM 48070 Jul 2, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor
SSM 48070 Jul 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor
TSB 19-2026 Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
SSM 47797 Feb 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor
SSM 47797 Feb 7, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor
TSB 19-2026 Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
SSM 47797 Feb 7, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor
SSM 47797 Feb 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor
SSM 47797 Feb 7, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor
TSB 19-2026 Feb 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
SSM 47331 Jun 1, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only cam
SSM 47331 Jun 1, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only cam
SSM 47201 Mar 30, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Linco
SSM 47009 Jan 10, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
SSM 47009 Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
SSM 47009 Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
SSM 46332 Jan 24, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
REPLACING THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SYNC/NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH EITHER AN AFTERMARKET SYNC/NAVIGATION KIT OR MODIFYING ORIGINAL SYNC/NAVIGATION PARTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEATURES IS NOT RECOMMENDED NOR SUPPORTED ON ANY FORD, MERCURY OR LINCO
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
SSM 46085 Sep 21, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate
ASI-44352 Jan 1, 2014
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
FORD: DUE TO VEHICLES, WITH CARBON FIBER CLUTCHES, A CHATTER OR MOAN/GROAN NOISE IS HEARD WHILE MAKING SHARP TURNS, AT LOW SPEED AND IS CHARACTERISTIC OF HEAVY DUTY/RACING TYPE LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL. MODEL 2007-2014 MUSTANG GT500, GT,
TSB-12-7-4 Jul 10, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: IF BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED OR DEAD, VEHICLES/TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE HARD STARTS AND ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION AND EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0505, P0506, P2111 AND P2112. *PE
ER-2011-002M Sep 1, 2011
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
ROUSH SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. EMISSIONS LABEL DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS. *RM
SIS-21841 Apr 1, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
COMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
SIS-21841 Apr 1, 2011
140000 AIR BAGS
COMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
AS-21769 Mar 1, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21769 Mar 1, 2011
100000 POWER TRAIN
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21769 Mar 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21769 Mar 1, 2011
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
TSB-10-23-8 Nov 23, 2010
142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
FORD: 2007-2009 MUSTANG. A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION MAY BE CAUSING THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE IN VEHICLES WITH SIDE AIR BAGS. *RM
TSB-09-19-11 Apr 1, 2010
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
FORD: SOME VEHICLES (SHELBY GT 500) MAY EXHIBIT THE FOLLOWING CLUTCH/TRANSMISSION SYMPTOMS: HARD TO DISENGAGE OR ENGAGE 1ST AND REVERSE, HARD TO SHIFT ANY GEAR, VEHICLE CREEPS WITH TRANSMISSION IN GEAR AND CLUTCH PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED WITH
TSB-09-19-11 Apr 1, 2010
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
FORD: SOME VEHICLES (SHELBY GT 500) MAY EXHIBIT THE FOLLOWING CLUTCH/TRANSMISSION SYMPTOMS: HARD TO DISENGAGE OR ENGAGE 1ST AND REVERSE, HARD TO SHIFT ANY GEAR, VEHICLE CREEPS WITH TRANSMISSION IN GEAR AND CLUTCH PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED WITH
TSB-08-26-7 May 1, 2009
160000 STRUCTURE
FORD: VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT FLOOR AREA. MAY BE CAUSED BY LOOSE GROMMETS AND/OR SEALER SKIPS AROUND THE COWL AREA, LOOSE A-PILLAR WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER. *PE
TSB-08-26-7 May 1, 2009
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FORD: VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT FLOOR AREA. MAY BE CAUSED BY LOOSE GROMMETS AND/OR SEALER SKIPS AROUND THE COWL AREA, LOOSE A-PILLAR WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER. *PE
TSB-08-26-7 May 1, 2009
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
FORD: VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT FLOOR AREA. MAY BE CAUSED BY LOOSE GROMMETS AND/OR SEALER SKIPS AROUND THE COWL AREA, LOOSE A-PILLAR WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER. *PE
TSB-08-26-7 May 1, 2009
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
FORD: VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT FLOOR AREA. MAY BE CAUSED BY LOOSE GROMMETS AND/OR SEALER SKIPS AROUND THE COWL AREA, LOOSE A-PILLAR WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER. *PE
ASI-08-26-07 Dec 1, 2008
160000 STRUCTURE
FORD; SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE WATER LEAK IN FRONT FLOOR AREA. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY LOOSE GROMMETS AND/OR SEALER SKIPS AROUND COWL AREA, LOOSE A PILLAR WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER. *PE
ASI-08-26-07 Dec 1, 2008
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
FORD; SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE WATER LEAK IN FRONT FLOOR AREA. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY LOOSE GROMMETS AND/OR SEALER SKIPS AROUND COWL AREA, LOOSE A PILLAR WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER. *PE
20523 Nov 1, 2008
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
FORD: AIRBAG LIGHT-PRETENSIONER PIGTAIL KIT AVAILABLE. VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AIRBAG LIGHT WITH B2292 HARD FAULT CODE POINTING TOWARD SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER. REPLACE BODY WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. *PE

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD MUSTANG

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE11024 Opened: Aug 3, 2011 , Closed: Dec 14, 2011
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2011
Inability to shift gears on acceleration
The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by Ford as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers.In total, there were 364 unique reports indicating various shift quality issues while driving.Ford identified several factors that may contribute to shift quality... Read more
EA05014 Opened: Sep 13, 2005 , Closed: Apr 10, 2006
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2003
ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE
ON APRIL 3, 2006, FORD MOTOR COMPANY SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA CONCERNING A DEFECT CONDITION THAT COULD RESULT IN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND FLOOR CARPETING IN APPROXIMATELY 19,140 MODEL YEAR 2003 AND 2004 MUSTANG COBRA VEHICLES (FORD RECALL NO. 06S43/NHTSA R... Read more
PE05038 Opened: Jul 7, 2005 , Closed: Sep 13, 2005
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003
ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE
PE05-038 WAS OPENED ON JULY 7, 2005, WITH 11 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS TO ODI ALLEGING INCIDENTS OF THROTTLE STICKING DUE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE CARPET.ODI HAS RECEIVED AN ADDITIONAL 24 COMPLAINTS SINCE THE PE WAS OPENED.DURING PE05-038, FORD SUPPLIED COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY INFORMATION... Read more
PE99029 Opened: May 3, 1999 , Closed: Jul 27, 1999
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998
FIRES IN THE CENTER CONSOLE
There is no summary currently available
PE99002 Opened: Jan 11, 1999 , Closed: Jun 30, 1999
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996
FRONT BRAKE HOSE
There is no summary currently available
EA98013 Opened: May 27, 1998 , Closed: Oct 31, 2000
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
PARKING BRAKE
There is no summary currently available
PE97051 Opened: Dec 23, 1997 , Closed: May 27, 1998
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
THE NUMBER OF CRASHES REPORTED TOT HE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS FURTHER THIS INVESTIGATION
EA97018 Opened: Sep 30, 1997 , Closed: Oct 22, 1997
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE97011 Opened: Mar 13, 1997 , Closed: Sep 30, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION HAS RECEIVED 6 REPORTS INDICATING THE OUTER HOOD PANEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLES AS THEY WERE BEING DRIVEN.FORD HAS PROVIDE 39 ADDITIONAL REPORTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH ODI REPORTS.FORD INDICATES THAT THE LIKELY CAUSE IS PRIOR COLLISION DAMAGE.THIS INVESTIGATI... Read more
PE94058 Opened: Jul 25, 1994 , Closed: Oct 11, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94010 Opened: Feb 2, 1994 , Closed: Apr 19, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989
FUEL LINE ROUTING
There is no summary currently available
EA93019 Opened: Jul 21, 1993 , Closed: Feb 8, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93046 Opened: May 7, 1993 , Closed: Jul 21, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93011 Opened: Mar 3, 1993 , Closed: Jul 19, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
PE91137 Opened: Oct 9, 1991 , Closed: Feb 27, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
HOOD LATCH FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE91089 Opened: Jun 19, 1991 , Closed: Nov 26, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
THROTTLE STICKS, HIGH IDLE
There is no summary currently available
PE91078 Opened: May 28, 1991 , Closed: Sep 23, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91003 Opened: Oct 29, 1990 , Closed: Apr 30, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1984
SAFETY BELT TONGUE BREAKS
There is no summary currently available
EA90025 Opened: May 2, 1990 , Closed: Apr 10, 1991
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1979
FLOOR PAN FRACTURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90052 Opened: Mar 7, 1990 , Closed: Jun 20, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
FR SEAT FLOOR MOUNT FAILS
There is no summary currently available
EA89037 Opened: Sep 6, 1989 , Closed: Nov 30, 1990
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
SPEED CNTRL MALFUNCTION
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PE89133 Opened: Jun 29, 1989 , Closed: Nov 28, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
UNDERDASH FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE89118 Opened: Apr 19, 1989 , Closed: Sep 6, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985
SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTION
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PE88096 Opened: Aug 23, 1988 , Closed: Jan 3, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
SEAT BELT LATCH ASSEMBLY
There is no summary currently available
EA85016 Opened: Feb 22, 1985 , Closed: Apr 14, 1987
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1979
FLOOR PAN CRACKS
SUMMARY:FORD RECOGNIZES THE FLOOR PAN CRACKING PROBLEM AND HAS ISSUED4 SERVICE BULLETINS PERTAINING TO REPAIR. THE LATEST ONE WAS ISSUED ONSEPTEMBER 11, 1986. HOWEVER, FORD DOES NOT BELIEVE THE FLOOR PAN PROBLEMREPRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD.ANALYSIS: FLOOR PAN CRACKING CAUSES THE DRIVER TO ROCK IN HIS ... Read more
DP78022 Opened: Feb 1, 1978 , Closed: Jun 2, 1978
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1975
STEERING COUPLING FLANGE FAILURE
STEERING COUPLING FLANGE FAILURE

FORD MUSTANG - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD MUSTANG across all model years (1965, 2026).

350 Total Recalls
11,756 Total Complaints
26 Investigations
1,000 Reported Crashes
417 Reported Fires
34 Reported Deaths

FORD MUSTANG - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 3 8 View
2025 5 20 View
2024 11 121 View
2023 6 28 View
2022 9 74 View
2021 6 67 View
2020 8 183 View
2019 6 196 View
2018 4 238 View
2017 6 343 View
2016 5 499 View
2015 11 597 View
2014 4 427 View
2013 6 325 View
2012 7 573 View
2011 5 583 View
2010 6 297 View
2009 (current) 6 215
2008 8 384 View
2007 9 728 View
2006 9 507 View
2005 9 893 View
2004 6 130 View
2003 6 181 View
2002 6 159 View
2001 8 219 View
2000 9 427 View
1999 10 281 View
1998 14 297 View
1997 11 231 View
1996 12 329 View
1995 16 829 View
1994 13 496 View
1993 7 132 View
1992 5 80 View
1991 6 98 View
1990 5 119 View
1989 5 127 View
1988 5 132 View
1987 5 44 View
1986 2 32 View
1985 3 22 View
1984 4 35 View
1983 1 5 View
1982 1 1 View
1981 2 0 View
1980 2 8 View
1979 7 0 View
1978 5 10 View
1977 3 0 View
1976 3 2 View
1974 1 0 View
1973 1 0 View
1972 1 0 View
1971 1 0 View
1970 2 0 View
1969 4 3 View
1968 2 1 View
1967 5 3 View
1966 1 5 View
1965 1 6 View

Other FORD Models

Model Recalls Complaints
RANGER 928 10,371 View
F-350 SD 776 2,363 View
F-450 SD 692 624 View
F-150 692 46,142 View
F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View
EXPEDITION 555 11,534 View