2018 Ford Mustang Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 184 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Ford Mustang overview page.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed…”NHTSA complaint 11568804 — filed 01/30/2024
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the contact became aware that the vehicle failed to shift out…”NHTSA complaint 11555055 — filed 11/14/2023
“When shifting into drive from reverse there's a two to 3 second delay and when it does go into drive it jerks foward”NHTSA complaint 11526289 — filed 06/09/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Ford Mustang have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ford Mustang: 40 of 184 complaints on file (21.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Ford Mustang have in total?
184 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
