2026 Ford Mustang problems and complaints
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Ford Mustang. The most-reported areas: Engine (3), Electrical System (2), Service Brakes (2).
Key takeaways
- 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 38% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 25% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 25% |
| Wheels | 1 | 13% |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 13% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 13% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 FORD MUSTANG C N/A RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2026 FORD MUSTANG 2 DR N/A RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-28
Vehicle suffered sudden, total loss of motive power while driving. No dashboard warning lights or error codes were produced. Vehicle is currently grounded at Anderson Ford (SC) under active recall 26V547 / 26C40. Manufacturer and dealer are refusing alternative safe transportation, attempting to force the consumer to d...
Electrical System,service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-09-23
Recalls on 2024 Ford Mustangs: On 09/22/2026, at approximately 11:34AM, my Ford Mustang suffered a catastrophic malfunction. When I was braking on the offramp, the brakes did not engage and remained firm and unresponsive. The car immediately accelerated, despite my efforts on the brakes accompanied by the use of the e...
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-09-14
The contact owns a 2026 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and pulling out of the driveway, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle quickly accelerated. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and opened the case. The failure mileage was 2,500.
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More for the 2026 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.