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2025 Ford Mustang reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2025 Ford Mustang holds 17 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 9 per year. It is too early to rank against other Mustang years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Wiring, Motor, and EGR valve.

2024 Ford Mustang coupe
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Complaints

17

Per year

9

Recalls

6

Years on the road

2

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (5 of 17), then Electrical system (3) and Engine (3). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 8,400 miles. Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 Mustang has 79 complaints, 26 per year, and the 2026 has 6 complaints, 6 per year.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 Ford Mustang. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (6)

Recall electrical system, wiring 2026-08-25 · NHTSA campaign 26V547000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Remedy Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.
Vehicles affected 148,663
Recall visibility, windshield wiper, motor 2026-06-30 · NHTSA campaign 26V418000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.
Vehicles affected 67,842
Recall engine and cooling, exhaust system, emission control, EGR valve 2026-03-03 · NHTSA campaign 26V122000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Remedy Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
Vehicles affected 47,804
Recall Exterior lighting 2025-08-22 · NHTSA campaign 25V546000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.
Vehicles affected 105,545
Recall exterior lighting, lighting control module 2025-08-08 · NHTSA campaign 25V519000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39.
Vehicles affected 3,270
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, fluid, valve body 2025-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 25V164000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Remedy Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
Vehicles affected 269

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (17 total)

Exterior lighting
5
Electrical system
3
Engine
3
Visibility
3
Powertrain
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Speed control
1
Steering
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Of the 2 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 8,400 miles.

Complaints filed per year

62025112026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "While driving my 2025 Ford Mustang GT at highway speed, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lost power. The vehicle was unable to maintain normal power while I was traveling in active highway traffic. This created a…"
    Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-16
  • "According to the open recalls on this vehicle there are multiple defects outstanding that increase the risk of a crash. The repairs may take 3 months before they are completed. Am I the consumer to drive a known…"
    Exterior lighting, Engine, Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-09-14
  • "My car has a recall that has to do with the engine possibly shutting off completely while driving normally and there is no remedy or solution for the recall it states in the recall that it may cause an accident. I would…"
    Exterior lighting, Engine · filed 2026-09-14
  • "The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V546000 (Exterior Lighting) and 26V418000 (Visibility); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable.…"
    Exterior lighting, Visibility · filed 2026-07-28
  • "The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V122000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The contact…"
    Engine and engine cooling, Powertrain · filed 2026-07-09

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2025 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2025 Ford Mustang C RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars
2025 Ford Mustang GTD 2 DR RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Mustang 5L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $3400
Mustang 2.3L, 4-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 22 33 26 MPG $2500
Mustang 5L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 23 18 MPG $3600
Mustang Dark Horse 5L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 14 22 17 MPG $3800
Mustang Dark Horse 5L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 22 17 MPG $3800
Mustang GTD 5.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Rear-wheel drive 10 17 12 MPG $5400

Specs and fitment

7th generation (S650), 2024–present
Body styles Coupe, Convertible
Oil 5W-30 (2.3L EcoBoost and 5.0L V8 GT/Dark Horse) , 5.7 qt capacity
Tire size 235/55R17 (EcoBoost, 2024) to 305/30R19 (Dark Horse Handling Package) front / 235/55R17 (EcoBoost, 2024) to 315/30R19 (Dark Horse Handling Package) rear

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 24V-593 (Ford campaign 24S49) covers a narrow band of 4,595 2024 Mustang vehicles whose rear suspension knuckles may have a casting defect that causes them to fail, which can result in a loss of vehicle handling and steering control; Ford's remedy is a free inspection with replacement of the rear suspension knuckle as necessary. Separately, NHTSA recall 24V-220 (Ford campaign 24S19) covers 362 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with the 2.3L engine for a low-pressure fuel supply line that may be damaged or cut, which can leak fuel. A fuel leak near an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components raises the risk of fire, and a loss of fuel may also stall the engine. Ford replaces the line free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Ford Mustang reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2025 Ford Mustang holds 17 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 9 per year. It is too early to rank against other Mustang years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Wiring, Motor, and EGR valve.

What are common problems with a 2025 Ford Mustang?

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (5 of 17), then Electrical system (3) and Engine (3). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 8,400 miles. Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2025 Ford Mustang more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 Mustang has 79 complaints, 26 per year, and the 2026 has 6 complaints, 6 per year.

Has the 2025 Ford Mustang been recalled?

The 2025 Ford Mustang has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Ford Mustang?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2025 Ford Mustang with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Ford Mustang get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Ford Mustang is 18.2 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Does the Ford Mustang have a towing capacity?

Ford's RV & Trailer Towing Guide rates the 2015-2023 (S550) Mustang at 1,000 lbs with an aftermarket hitch, and does not rate the GT350/GT350R to tow at all. Ford publishes no towing rating for the 2010-2014 or 2024-present Mustang.

What generation is my Ford Mustang?

2010-2014 is the facelifted S197 (5th generation), 2015-2023 is the S550 (6th generation, first with independent rear suspension), and 2024-present is the S650 (7th generation).