2020 Ford Mustang problems and complaints
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ford Mustang. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (26), Power Train (26), Engine (25).
Key takeaways
- 122 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | 21% |
| Power Train | 26 | 21% |
| Engine | 25 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 16% |
| Back Over Prevention | 12 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 6% |
| Structure | 6 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 3% |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford Mustang C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2020 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,suspension,electrical System - filed 2026-10-28
Mechanic confirmed internal steering rack failure. Mechanic also confirmed every front suspension component is loose/makes noise. Mechanic informed me that this specific vehicle model and year is known for this steering rack problem. I did further research after getting an over $10,000 bill and realized that this prob...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-25
2020 Ford mustang with the 10 tr80 transmission, failed at 44,600 miles. Just out of the power train warranty of 6 years. I was driving down the road fork in the road I went to the right letting up off the gas and when I went to step on the gas again there was no transmission.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-15
Ford has several technical service bulletins on their 10 speed transmission. I have 28,000 miles on my vehicle and need a new transmission. My service manager says that the earlier 10 speeds have issues with some components that are not strong enough, and that current transmissions have been strengthened. He recommende...
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More for the 2020 Ford Mustang
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.