Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (19.9% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 1.6× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 73 · 19.9% | Recalled | Recall 16V779000 |
| Electrical System | 69 · 18.8% | not available | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 31 · 8.4% | Recalled | Recall 22V082000 · Recall 25V572000 |
| Power Train | 29 · 7.9% | not available | — |
| Structure:body | 21 · 5.7% | not available | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 · 5.2% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 367 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 15V707000 · 2015 · reported 10/26/2015
If the restraint components do not function as intended, the occupants may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V779000 · 2016 · reported 10/26/2016
A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V082000 · 2022 · reported 02/16/2022
A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · 2025 · reported 09/04/2025
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V614000 · 2025 · reported 09/12/2025
A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“2016 FORD MUSTANG WITH 2.3L ENGINE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ENGINE STALLS WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT A STOPLIGHT AND DOES NOT RESTART MAKING THE…”NHTSA complaint 11254742 — filed 09/11/2019 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST ELECTRICAL POWER AND THE ENGINE STALLED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT COULD NOT…”NHTSA complaint 11252204 — filed 08/29/2019 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD, CRACKING SOUND. THE…”NHTSA complaint 11242659 — filed 08/08/2019 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 73 of 367 NHTSA complaints (19.9%), followed by electrical system (69), unspecified/other issues (68), back over prevention (31). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
367 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 15V707000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
