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2011 Ford Mustang
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2011 Ford Mustang

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Complaints filed

466

Reports to NHTSA, 2011

Safety recalls

5

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

20

EPA estimate

Known issues

Power Train issues lead owner complaints (41% of 466 reports), followed by air bags (26%).

Power Train41% · 192 reports
Air Bags26% · 120 reports
Vehicle Speed Control7% · 34 reports
Steering5% · 25 reports
Electrical System4% · 19 reports
Engine4% · 19 reports
Unknown Or Other2% · 10 reports
Service Brakes2% · 8 reports

+ 14 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 466 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10442821, ODI 11678844, ODI 11483546, ODI 11473393, ODI 11453873.

Individual complaint reports(466)

Showing the 50 most recent reports
SteeringMay 2026 · ODI 11738280Details +

This is a common issue with these S197 Mustangs. The steering position sensor failed. While driving, this can cause the "Service Advancetrac" warning to come on, meanwhile the wheels spin at different speeds as the car attempts to correct a low traction scenario that isn't happening, causing the driver to crash. This caused me to temporarily lose control of my vehicle. Luckily I didn't hit anything. The sensor itself can be replaced for $20-$40, but Ford has sealed it inside the EPAS system, making it non-servicable and escalating the repair cost to over $1300.

Reported
May 2026
Incident date
Nov 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11738280 at NHTSA →
SteeringJan 2026 · ODI 11711226Details +

Steering angle sensor has malfunctioned, sometimes when i turn the traction and stability control completely turns off, abs randomly activates while im driving.

Reported
Jan 2026
Incident date
Nov 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11711226 at NHTSA →
Power TrainAug 2025 · ODI 11678844Details +

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the transmission, on occasion, did not shift into second and third gear. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed clutch pad. The contact was informed that the clutch pad needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and did not assist. The contact was informed to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

Reported
Aug 2025
Incident date
Jul 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11678844 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJun 2025 · ODI 11669174Details +

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while attempting to service the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 174,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 298,000.

Reported
Jun 2025
Incident date
Jun 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11669174 at NHTSA →
Air BagsDec 2023 · ODI 11562568Details +

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the front driver’s side seat air bag deployed upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

Reported
Dec 2023
Incident date
Dec 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11562568 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesNov 2023 · ODI 11557400Details +

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The message "Service Auto Advancetrac" was displayed. The contact stated that she continued to depress the brake pedal until the vehicle responded. The contact stated that there was a significant stopping distance delay. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring more frequently while driving, and the vehicle was sliding while stopping, nearly causing a crash. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Reported
Nov 2023
Incident date
Nov 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11557400 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesOct 2023 · ODI 11551055Details +

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle was slow to respond. The contact stated that she noticed that an unknown fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The traction control, oil, and brake warning lights were illuminated. The check brake fluid and check oil messages were displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 164,877.

Reported
Oct 2023
Incident date
Sep 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11551055 at NHTSA →
WheelsSep 2023 · ODI 11544199Details +

MIKE RICKENBACK Ford dealership service shop declined me a tire rotation because they assessed my OEM lug nuts to be swollen and in need of replacement. Unbeknownst to me this is a well documented safety hazard.

Reported
Sep 2023
Incident date
Sep 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11544199 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesMay 2023 · ODI 11521977Details +

I have a beautiful 2011 Ford Mustang that has been rendered useless because the brake lights and turn signals continually blow a fuse. The car cannot be repaired because Ford quit making the needed part after the car was 8 years old. This not only creates an unnecessary expense of purchasing a new car it is also a safety hazard. After extensively searching for the part on the internet I found many cases of people needing that part with no luck finding it. As info the part number is AR3Z13C788F. How many people will be driving around without brake lights and turn signals because Ford decided brake lights aren't necessary after a car is 8 years old.

Reported
May 2023
Incident date
Apr 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11521977 at NHTSA →
EngineOct 2022 · ODI 11488400Details +

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power and failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as needed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Reported
Oct 2022
Incident date
Sep 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11488400 at NHTSA →
SteeringSep 2022 · ODI 11487197Details +

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at speeds above 55 MPH, the front end of the vehicle would violently shake and vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the brake pads and brake calipers however, the failure persisted. The mechanic later informed the contact that the steering box was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Reported
Sep 2022
Incident date
Sep 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11487197 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemSep 2022 · ODI 11487067Details +

Leaking fumes from plastic fuel tank. Micro cracks on top and seam. Had to replace the fuel tank and the sender and fuel pump inserts because of cracks.

Reported
Sep 2022
Incident date
Sep 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11487067 at NHTSA →
Power TrainSep 2022 · ODI 11483546Details +

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle was hard shifting with a delay while shifting gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic stated that there was no failure found and that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Reported
Sep 2022
Incident date
Sep 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11483546 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJul 2022 · ODI 11473393Details +

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked the contact wife who was in the passenger heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle, when she noticed that the vehicle had shifted into driver and was rolling frontwards crashing into a boulder cause the vehicle to stop completely. No one was injured, a police report was filed. The dealer was contacted, and they stated there was nothing they could. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 68,000. VIN was not available.

Reported
Jul 2022
Incident date
Feb 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11473393 at NHTSA →
Power TrainFeb 2022 · ODI 11453873Details +

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power and hesitated to accelerate. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: AS-21687 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

Reported
Feb 2022
Incident date
Feb 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11453873 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherJul 2021 · ODI 11423442Details +

Ford knew that the transmission was going bad on these Mustangs. When I attempt to accelerate my car does not move. Imagine this happening in traffic and me being killed

Reported
Jul 2021
Incident date
Jul 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11423442 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJan 2021 · ODI 11387695Details +

ELECTRIC SEAT WON'T MOVE. HAVE READ COUNTLESS OTHERS HAVING SAME PROBLEM ONLINE. THE ISSUE IS A FACTORY DEFECT. MAGNETS INSIDE ELECTRIC MOTOR OF POWER SEATS ARE PUT IN PLACE WITH GLUE THAT COMES UNDONE EASILY INSIDE MOTOR CAUSING IT TO BE UNABLE TO MOVE. DEALERSHIPS AND SHOPS COST TO REPLACE IS INSANE, NEVER BELOW $1000. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AS I MOVED MY SEAT FAR BACK WHILE RELAXING BEFORE WORK AND WHEN I GOT OFF LATER THE SEAT WOULD NOT MOVE. FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THESE DEFECTIVE PARTS IMMEDIATELY.

Reported
Jan 2021
Incident date
Jan 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11387695 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlDec 2020 · ODI 11382878Details +

WHILE DRIVING MY 2011 FORD MUSTANG (WITH A V6 ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) AT 40MPH ON A LOCAL STREET, I EXPERIENCED THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY LOSING POWER AND A FAULT LIGHT IN THE FORM OF A WRENCH APPEARING ON THE DASHBOARD. THE ENGINE SPEED DROPPED DOWN TO IDLE AND DID NOT RESPOND TO ANY GAS PEDAL OPERATION. THE CARS ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING, HOWEVER, THE ENGINE RAN ROUGHLY AS EVIDENCE OF IT SHAKING THE ENTIRE CAR. THE INCIDENT PLACED MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS AROUND ME IN DANGER, AS I HAD TO MOVE QUICKLY TO GET MY VEHICLE OUT OF THE MOVING TRAFFIC AND INTO A SAFE PLACE OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.

Reported
Dec 2020
Incident date
Dec 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11382878 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemNov 2020 · ODI 11376633Details +

THE LAST TWO MUSTANGS I PURCHASED (BOTH WERE NEW CARS) DEVELOPED ELECTRICAL ISSUES AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. MY CURRENT 2011 MUSTANG HAS HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITHIN THE CABIN OF THE CAR. IN ADDITION TO THE ELECTRICAL ISSUES, THE HOOD DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE PAINT SUCH AS BUBBLING, PEELING AND RUSTING. MY FRUSTRATION WITH FORD GROWS MORE INTENSE EACH TIME THE AIR-CONDITIONER, ALONG WITH NUMEROUS OTHER DEVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DASHBOARD, QUITS OPERATING AND THE WINDOWS WILL NOT FUNCTION. I OFTEN FIND MYSELF ENCOUNTERING THIS ISSUE ON A NINETY PLUS DEGREE DAY. THE ELECTRICAL ISSUE CAN OCCUR WHEN MOVING OR AT A COMPLETE STOP. THERE IS NO PATTERN TO WHEN IT HAPPENS, OR WHICH ELECTRICAL ITEMS WILL QUIT FUNCTIONING. IT DOES HAPPEN MORE OFTEN WITH WARMER TEMPERATURES AND THE AIR-CONDITIONER IS IN USE. HOWEVER, IT ALSO OCCURS WHEN THE AIR-CONDITIONER IS NOT IN USE.

Reported
Nov 2020
Incident date
Nov 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11376633 at NHTSA →
EngineAug 2020 · ODI 11342905Details +

VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN ONE YEAR SINCE IT BROKE DOWN LAST AND NOW I HAVE ANOTHER PROBLEM. THE SECONDARY TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER HAS FAILED AND LEAD TO SECONDARY TIMING CHAIN FAILURE BROKEN ROCKER ARM AND MAYBE DAMAGE TO THE PISTON IT HAS BEEN PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM THIS CAR IS A LEMON AND THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED I WAS DRIVING THROUGH AND INTERSECTION AND MY CAR STALLED LUCKILY IT STARTED ONCE MORE JUST LONG ENOUGH TO GET IT OFF THE BUSY ROAD. THERE WAS BOLTS ON THE VALVE COVER THAT'S WEREN'T EVEN DRILLED THROUGH THE PLASTIC VALVE COVER. THERE IS NO REASON A FAIRLY NEW MOTOR SHOULD HAVE MALFUNCTIONED LIKE THIS.

Reported
Aug 2020
Incident date
Jul 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11342905 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJul 2020 · ODI 11340787Details +

MT82 TRANSMISSION IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO 1ST AND 2ND, ALSO GRINDS GOING INTO SECOND. STARTED TO HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING.

Reported
Jul 2020
Incident date
Jul 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11340787 at NHTSA →
SteeringJun 2020 · ODI 11331297 · crashDetails +

THE STEERING WHEEL WILL TURN FROM RIGHT AND LEFT UNCONTROLLABLE DRIVING INTO A RAIN STORM THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT L COULD NOT HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL SPUN ME AROUND THREE TIMES AND HIT A GUARD RAIL

Reported
Jun 2020
Incident date
Jun 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11331297 at NHTSA →
Air BagsFeb 2020 · ODI 11309245Details +

I HAVE HAD THIS RECALL FIXED LAST FEB. I HAVE CALLED THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS COMPLETED AND PRESTON SAYS THAT IT WAS COMPLETED ON 2/16/19 AT PRESTON FORD IN HERMITAGE AND THE INFORMATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED AND CORRECT ON THE FORD WEBSITE.

Reported
Feb 2020
Incident date
Feb 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11309245 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJan 2020 · ODI 11300699 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +

TL* THE CONTACT'S WIFE OWNED A 2011 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND HIT HER ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE PILLAR. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS WIFE TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE SHE SUFFERED A CONCUSSION AND TWO HERNIATED DISCS; IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE OTHER DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED (#159951319-M). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT AND WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED UNDER INVESTIGATION. THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED BUT HAD NOT OFFERED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE REPLACED IN DECEMBER OF 2018 UNDER A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,105.

Reported
Jan 2020
Incident date
Dec 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 injuries
Open ODI 11300699 at NHTSA →
EngineJan 2020 · ODI 11300041Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL TICKING NOISE DETECTED FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED METRO FORD 9000 NW (7TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33150, (305) 751-9711) HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,800.

Reported
Jan 2020
Incident date
Jan 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11300041 at NHTSA →
Power TrainDec 2019 · ODI 11291265Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT DROVE NORMALLY. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, THE TRANSMISSION BECAME DIFFICULT TO SHIFT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.

Reported
Dec 2019
Incident date
Nov 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11291265 at NHTSA →
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Oct 2019 · ODI 11276907Details +

2011 FORD MUSTANG 3.7L V6 CONVERTIBLE, PREMIUM, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THROTTLE BODY FAILURE (PART # AT4Z-9E926-B) WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR SUDDENLY DECELERATES, THE DASHBOARD 'WRENCH LIGHT' COMES ON, THE FRONT END OF THE CAR RUMBLES AND SHAKES, AND THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE, FORCING ME TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THIS HAPPENS AT MODERATE SPEED ON LOCAL ROADS AND AT HIGHWAY SPEED. IF I PULL OFF THE ROAD, TURN THE CAR OFF, WAIT A FEW MINUTES, AND THEN RESTART, IT USUALLY RUNS NORMALLY. ON ONE OCCASION, IT DID NOT. IT DECELERATED AND THEN STALLED COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF A FOUR WAY INTERSECTION WHILE I WAS ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP AFTER BEING TOLD THERE 'WAS NO CODE,' SO THEY WEREN'T ABLE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I COASTED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, PULLED OVER, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN RESTARTED IT, AFTER WHICH IT RAN FOR ABOUT A MINUTE, SHOOK VIOLENTLY, AND THEN STALLED. EVERY INDICATOR ON THE DASHBOARD WAS ILLUMINATED. IT SEEMED AS IF THE CAR WAS CHOKING. I REPEATED THIS OVER AND OVER, CREEPING DOWN THE SHOULDER, BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. IN MY CASE, THIS PART HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS, MOST RECENTLY ON OCT 29, 2019. ACCORDING TO MY SERVICE RECORDS, PART # AT4Z-9E926-B WAS USED FOR EACH REPLACEMENT. APPARENTLY, FORD REPLACES A DEFECTIVE PART WITH ANOTHER DEFECTIVE PART. THIS PART SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT OR IMPROVED PART THAT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM ONCE AND FOR ALL. 2015: CODE P2135, REPLACED THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY 2016: SENT AWAY FROM DEALERSHIP, NO FAULT CODES, UNABLE TO VERIFY 2016: RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP SHORTLY AFTER I WAS SENT AWAY; CODE P0315, REPLACED THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY 2016: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 16B23, REIMBURSED FOR THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT 2019: NO FAULT CODE NOTED ON SERVICE PAPERWORK, REPLACED THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY

Reported
Oct 2019
Incident date
Oct 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11276907 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemAug 2019 · ODI 11245251Details +

THE CAR WILL "SHUT DOWN" (WRENCH ERROR LIGHT) AT ANY TIME, ANYWHERE, ANY SPEED. VERY DANGEROUS!!! ERROR CODE P2111 THROTTLE BODY ACTUATOR STUCK OPEN. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS POSTS ON THIS. FORD REALLY NEEDS TO FIX THIS!!! I WILL NO LONGER LET MY CHILD DRIVE THIS CAR. SO UNSAFE!! IT HAPPENED TO ME SEVERAL TIMES A DAY PROBABLY THREE TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK. THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, HIGHWAY, CITY, STRAIGHT, TURNS, FAST, SLOW.

Reported
Aug 2019
Incident date
Aug 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11245251 at NHTSA →
SteeringAug 2019 · ODI 11243148Details +

MY 2011 MUSTANG WHEN DRIVING AT AROUND 40MPH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON AND THE FRONT END STARTS TO WOBBLE IT DON'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. I TOOK IT TO HAVE IT CHECK AND WAS TOLD THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DON'T HAVE BUT 56000 MILES. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT FORD RECALL SEVERAL VEHICLES WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. FROM WHAT I FOUND OUT THAT IT MIGHT BE A HEAT OVER THE ELECTRIC GEARBOX

Reported
Aug 2019
Incident date
Aug 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11243148 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2019 · ODI 11235112 · 1 injuriesDetails +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITHOUT WARNING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAGS ALONG WITH THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THERE WERE INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THE DEPLOYMENT DUE TO THE CONTACT PLACING HER HAND BEFORE HER FACE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT SOUGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NALLEY FORD SANDY SPRINGS (7555 ROSWELL RD, ATLANTA, GA 30350, (678) 809-5711) TO BE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V001000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE DEALER DECLINED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, STATING THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE ALREADY DEPLOYED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V319000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

Reported
Jul 2019
Incident date
Jun 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
1 injuries
Open ODI 11235112 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlJun 2019 · ODI 11220633Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ELKINS FORDLAND (696 BEVERLY PIKE, ELKINS, WV 26241, (304) 636-2222), BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Reported
Jun 2019
Incident date
Nov 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11220633 at NHTSA →
SteeringJun 2019 · ODI 11217255Details +

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING WITH TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COMING ON. PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT TURNED OFF CAR AND RAN FINE AFTERWARDS. I HAVE HAD TO PULL OVER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM. THEN I HAD MY 10 YEAR OLD IN THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY.. I WAS JUST GETTING OFF THE ON RAMP ONTO THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60- 65 MPH AND THE CAR STARTED VIBRATING WITH TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT BLINKING ON DASH . IT WAS SCARY . I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND PRAYED WE WOULD MAKE IT HOME SAFE. NOW THE STEERING WHEEL IS CONSTANTLY STICKING NOT GLIDING AS I DRIVE . STICKS MORE WHEN MOVING STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT. MY 2011 MUSTANG ONLY HAS 57,00 MILES ON IT. AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS, A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR 2011 MUSTANGS. COME ON FORD, HELP US! YOU RECALLED OTHER MODELS BUT NOT THE MUSTANG . I CAN'T AFFORD $3000.00 TO FIX AND THIS IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH THE MUSTANG AND YOU LEFT US OUT OF THE RECALL. BACK UP YOUR DEFECTIVE SENSORS AND PARTS AND REPLACE THE BAD BEFORE SOMEONE LOSES THEIR LIFE. OUR LIFE IS IN YOUR HANDS . PLEASE HELP WITH THIS PROBLEM, THIS FIX! PLEASE INCLUDE THE RECALL ON THE 2011 MUSTANGS ! KEEP OUR FAMILIES SAFE!

Reported
Jun 2019
Incident date
May 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11217255 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMay 2019 · ODI 11210408Details +

TAKATA RECALL: FORD DEALER IN STATEN ISLAND DOES NOT HAVE THESE PARTS. I WAS TOLD THERE IS A MILLION PEOPLE AHEAD OF ME AND WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN PARTS ARRIVE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THIS IS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT.

Reported
May 2019
Incident date
May 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11210408 at NHTSA →
Power TrainMay 2019 · ODI 11208218Details +

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE CAR LOST POWER AND WAS ONLY ABLE TO MOVE AT ABOUT 2-3 MPH. A 'WRENCH' WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. DRIVING THE CAR AT THIS SPEED WAS UNSAFE AND IN HIND SIGHT I SHOULD HAVE PARKED IT AND TOWED TO A DEALER.

Reported
May 2019
Incident date
May 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11208218 at NHTSA →
SteeringJan 2019 · ODI 11164367Details +

ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEM. STARTED CAR BEGAN BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE IT DISPLAYED ON MY DASH , STEERING FAILURE. AFTER RESURCHING , I FOUND THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM ON SEVERAL FORD VEHICLES AND HAS CAUSED DEATH. PLUS THEY COST TO REPAIR IS INSANE. THEY CAR ONLY HAS 118,000 MILES. PLEASE HELP!!!!

Reported
Jan 2019
Incident date
Dec 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11164367 at NHTSA →
Air BagsNov 2018 · ODI 11155175Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED FORD STORE SAN LEANDRO AT (510) 352-2000 (LOCATED AT 1111 MARINA BLVD, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577) SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Reported
Nov 2018
Incident date
Aug 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11155175 at NHTSA →
Air BagsNov 2018 · ODI 11153535Details +

TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL NOTICES FROM FORD REGARDING THIS RECALL SINCE OCTOBER 2016. AT THAT TIME, I CONTACTED SAM PACK FORD CARROLLTON, TX DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. SINCE THEN, I'VE MADE THREE MORE ATTEMPTS WITH NO RETURN CALL FROM THEM.

Reported
Nov 2018
Incident date
Oct 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11153535 at NHTSA →
Air BagsOct 2018 · ODI 11143628Details +

DEFECTIVE AIRBAG

Reported
Oct 2018
Incident date
Oct 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11143628 at NHTSA →
Air BagsOct 2018 · ODI 11143488Details +

I RECEIVED A CARD IN THE MAIL TOO CHECK ON MY CAR IF IT HAD A TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL

Reported
Oct 2018
Incident date
Oct 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11143488 at NHTSA →
Air BagsOct 2018 · ODI 11143441Details +

TAKATA RECALL: FORD HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO PROVIDE ACCEPTABLE AIRBAG REMEDY YET THAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED BY CUSTOMER. THEY SEND NOTICES BUT ONCE CONTACTED ARE UNABLE TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR

Reported
Oct 2018
Incident date
Sep 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11143441 at NHTSA →
Air BagsOct 2018 · ODI 11141732Details +

I AM ON ACTIVE DUTY AND IS STATIONED OVER SEAS LIVING IN GERMANY. I HAVE BEEN HERE FOR THREE YEARS AND NO FORD HERE CAN NOT GET THE PARTS I NEED FOR MY RECALL.

Reported
Oct 2018
Incident date
Jun 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11141732 at NHTSA →
Air BagsOct 2018 · ODI 11141825Details +

GOT A RECALL ON BOTH AIR BAGS TOOK MY CAR IN TO HAVE IT DONE COULD NOT GET IT DONE FOR MONTHS THE FIRST AIR BAG THEN WENT TO GET SECOND RECALL ON THE 2ND AIR BAG COULD NOT GET APPT. FOR MONTHS AND THEN THEY DID NOT HAVE THE AIR BAGS FOR MONTHS NOR DID THEY BOTHER TO CALL WHEN THEY CAME . WAS NEVER ASKED ABOUT GETTING A RENTAL AT ALL. STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAGS NOT BEING FIXED GOING ON SEVERAL MONTHS MORE STILL NO RENTAL CAR STILL DRIVING MY CAR STILL A PROB,EMBWITH AIR BAGS NOT BEING FIXED AND DANGEROUS. NO RENTAL CAR STILL GOING IN ON OCT. 31 FOR THEM TO FIX AIRBAGS BUT STILL NO RENTAL CAR IN DANGER WHEN DRIVING CAR.

Reported
Oct 2018
Incident date
Jun 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11141825 at NHTSA →
Air BagsOct 2018 · ODI 11141443Details +

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. MULTIPLE DEALERS, INCLUDING FIVE STAR FORD STONE MOUNTAIN (3800 US-78 SNELLVILLE, GA 30039) STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PARTS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE, BUT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHICH DEALER HAD THE PARTS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Reported
Oct 2018
Incident date
May 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11141443 at NHTSA →
Seat BeltsAug 2018 · ODI 11121067Details +

THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS STUCK AND WILL NOT RELEASE TO ALLOW BUCKLING. I CONTACTED THE LAKELAND FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT, WITHOUT ME PAYING $505, EVEN THOUGH THEY KNEW IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND OFFERED A RENTAL CAR WHILE THE REPAIR WOULD BE COMPLETED.

Reported
Aug 2018
Incident date
Aug 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11121067 at NHTSA →
Air BagsAug 2018 · ODI 11118960Details +

TAKATA RECALL, RECEIVED NOTICE ABOUT FAULTY AIR BAGS IN 2016. REPLACED DRIVE SIDE IN DEC 2016. PASSENGER SIDE NOT AVAILABLE YET. RECEIVED NOTICE OF PARTS AVAILABLE FEB 2018. CALL FOR REPAIR MARCH 2018. WAS TOLD PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR RECALL CUSTOMERS YET. I WAS PUT ON A LIST FOR THE "RECALL PARTS" AND THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT WHEN AVAILABLE. CALLED AGAIN IN MAY MADE APPOINTMENT TO GET GET REPLACED. WHEN ARRIVED AT DEALER, I WAS TOLD THEY HAVE THE PART PUT NOT FOR ME BECAUSE THERE IS A DIFFERENT PROCESS NOW TO ORDER "RECALL PARTS". I WAS PUT ON ANOTHER LIST. CALLED AND CAME IN AGAIN AUG 10 2018. WAS TOLD THAT I WAS NOT A THE "NEW" LIST TO ORDER "RECALL PARTS". I WAS TOLD THE PROCESS HAS CHANGED 5 TIMES SO THE OTHER PROCESS DID NOT COUNT. I WAS INFORMED BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT HE WOULD NOT RISK HIS FAMILY IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. WAS TOLD ONLY USE THE BACK SEATS. THIS IS NOT PRACTICAL FOR DAILY USE AND PUTS UNDUE RISK TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. FORD HAS BREACHED IT'S DUTY TO PREFORM NEED REPAIRS IN A TIMELY MANNER. ALL REPAIR ATTEMPTS WERE MADE AT FORD OF ESCONDIDO, CA. AFTER I STATED I WOULD LOG A FORMAL COMPLAINT THE SERVICE MANAGER WAS ABLE TO FIND THE PART AND WILL COMPLETE REPAIR. THIS JUST SEEMS LIKE AN ATTEMPT TO NOT FIX THE ISSUE DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Reported
Aug 2018
Incident date
Aug 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11118960 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2018 · ODI 11112691Details +

2011 FORD MUSTANG. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS

Reported
Jul 2018
Incident date
Jul 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11112691 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJun 2018 · ODI 11104702Details +

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER (BILL JARRETT FORD INC., 1305 US HIGHWAY 27 NORTH, AVON PARK, FLORIDA 33825) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Reported
Jun 2018
Incident date
Aug 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11104702 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherJun 2018 · ODI 11103560Details +

I DECIDED TO DROP THE CONVERTIBLE TOP OF MY 2011 FORD MUSTANG WHEN THE WEATHER DECIDED TO CHANGE I WAS PRESSING THE BUTTON TO LET THE TOP UP. NOTHING IS HAPPENING ALL FUEL'S ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION BATTERY IS GOOD THE PUMP UNDER THE BACK SEAT IS AT IT'S RITE LEVEL. I HAD TO PARK FOR HOURS UNDER SHEAD UNTIL THE RAIN STOPS AN WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO A FRIEND HOUSE WHO WAS GLADLY TO LET ME PARK THE CAR IN HIS GARAGE. I WAS PARK AT A GAS STATION.

Reported
Jun 2018
Incident date
Jun 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11103560 at NHTSA →
SteeringJun 2018 · ODI 11103340Details +

WHILE TURNING IN A PARKING LOT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UPSIDE DOWN AND THE WHEELS WERE LOCKED TO THE RIGHT. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE PROBLEM RESOLVED. I WENT INTO A STORE AND WHEN I CAME OUT AND STARTED THE CAR AGAIN THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THREE RESTARTS DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. I FINALLY MANUALLY CRANKED THE WHEEL UNTIL I HEARD A LOUD THUD AND THEN RESTARTED THE CAR AGAIN AT WHICH POINT THE ISSUE RESOLVED. I DRIVE 110 MILES EACH WAY TO WORK. THE MUSTANG HAS 68,000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT CAN GET PEOPLE KILLED. THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS ON OTHER MODELS IN THE SAME YEAR BY FORD WITH THE SAME SYSTEM. I WILL BE TRADING THE CAR ASAP. THESE CARS ARE DEATH TRAPS AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. THIS IS A DOCUMENTED ISSUE MULTIPLE TIMES.

Reported
Jun 2018
Incident date
Jun 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11103340 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJun 2018 · ODI 11100036Details +

TAKATA AIRBAG. MY AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR TWO YEARS FORD WAS ABLE TO REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG AFTER ONE YEAR EARLIER THIS YEAR THEY SENT ME A LETTER THAT SAID THE PARTS WERE INTO FIX THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG I CALLED EVERY FORD DEALER AROUND AND NO ONE HAD ANY PARTS TO FIX MY AIRBAG I WAS TOLD BY DEALERS KEEP CALLING US BACK UNTIL WE SEE IF WE HAVE SOME PARTS IN YESTERDAY I CALLED MY LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME MY NAME SHOULD'VE BEEN PUT ON A LIST AND THAT I HAD FIVE MORE WEEKS TO WAIT I HAVE ESSENTIALLY BEEN UNABLE TO USE MY CAR TO TRANSPORT ANY PASSENGERS FOR OVER TWO YEARS I HAVE CONTACTED FORD SEVERAL TIMES AND NOT RECEIVED ANY KIND OF RESPONSE

Reported
Jun 2018
Incident date
Jun 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11100036 at NHTSA →

This page shows the latest 50 reports to keep it usable. The count above includes every complaint NHTSA has returned for this model year.

Recalls(5)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Air BagsJul 2019 · 19V001000Details +

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 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. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: 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. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.

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Air Bags · 15V319000Details +

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 susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk: 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, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S21. Note: This recall supersedes safety recall 14V-802.

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Air Bags · 16V384000Details +

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 registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk: 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 receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

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Air Bags · 21E013000Details +

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 includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, and 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX vehicles. Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. These parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: 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.

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Air Bags · 21V081000Details +

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 a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: 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 21S05.

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Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on record

Investigations are agency reviews, not findings that a vehicle is defective.

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 concerns in the subject vehicles, including cold transmission, clutch stay-out at high engine speeds, gear clash or grinding, and gradual loosening of clutch plate bolts in some early production vehicles.The largest percentage of complaints indicated higher than expected shift efforts in cold ambient temperatures.These complaints were related to transmission fluid viscosity and the higher shift efforts resolved themselves with the drivetrain warming.Ford published technical service bulletin TSB 11-3-18 to inform technicians that a lower viscosity fluid was available for use to address the cold shift issues.The clutch stay-out condition typically occurs at engine speeds greater than 4000 rpm.It does not prevent the selection of any gear, but may delay clutch re-engagement depending on how long the driver maintains the higher engine speed.Ford identified rotating inertia of the clutch components as the root cause and replacement clutch pedal parts were made available under Ford TSB 10-19-4.A number of reports alleged increasing difficulty selecting gears along with gear clash or grinding.Grinding or notchy gear shifts may be caused by gradual loosening of clutch plate fasteners, which is promoted by certain aggressive shifting.This condition is progressive in nature and initially results in symptoms related to shift quality/feel.Clutch plate bolt loosening will not result in inability to select any gear unless the progressive symptoms are ignored until complete clutch failure occurs.ODI?s analysis identified only five complaints alleging an inability to shift into gear due to loose clutch plate bolts.None of these resulted in a stall and gear shifting could occur before engine start.A revised fastener was designed and implemented in production and is available for service through a special service message.There is no indication of loss of motive power or unreasonable safety risk associated with the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.This preliminary evaluation is closed.

Crash-test ratings

2011 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD NHTSA source

Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Not rated
Side
Not rated
Rollover

2011 Ford Mustang C RWD NHTSA source

Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Not rated
Side
Not rated
Rollover

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Mustang3.7L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive193023
Mustang3.7L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive192822
Mustang5.0L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive172620
Mustang5.0L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive182520
Mustang5.4L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive152317

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2011 Ford Mustang: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2011 Ford Mustang?

Owners filed 466 NHTSA complaints about the 2011 Ford Mustang. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2011 Ford Mustang?

The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (41% of complaints) and air bags (26%).

How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Mustang have?

5 recalls have been issued that affect the 2011 Ford Mustang, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Ford Mustang get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Ford Mustang between 17 and 23 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.