2015 Ford Mustang

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2015 Ford Mustang
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2015: 434 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	4
1981	0
1982	1
1983	5
1984	18
1985	16
1986	30
1987	38
1988	108
1989	109
1990	85
1991	77
1992	69
1993	101
1994	356
1995	602
1996	246
1997	176
1998	236
1999	213
2000	311
2001	173
2002	118
2003	143
2004	116
2005	705
2006	422
2007	615
2008	347
2009	181
2010	260
2011	466
2012	469
2013	271
2014	356
2015	434
2016	367
2017	260
2018	184
2019	141
2020	113
2021	55
2022	48
2023	15
2024	70
2025	12
2026	3

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 64 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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CAR WOULD IDLE THEN CUT OFF DURING STATIONARY, ENGINE WOULD CUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY OR CITY STREET TURNING AND NOT TURNING. CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MOVE WHEN PRESSING GAS. HEATED SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180312

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 50 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 46 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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I FAILED TO LEAVE THE CAR IN 1ST GEAR ON AN APPROXIMATELY 4% GRADE. I ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE AND LEFT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE REMAINED PARKED IN PLACE FOR 20-30 MINUTES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150624

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 39 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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NHTSA ODI report, 20180312

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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It stolen

NHTSA ODI report, 20231121

I FAILED TO LEAVE THE CAR IN 1ST GEAR ON AN APPROXIMATELY 4% GRADE. I ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE AND LEFT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE REMAINED PARKED IN PLACE FOR 20-30 MINUTES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150624

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20141028 — seat belts

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured August 18, 2014, to October 2, 2014.

Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger safety belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C08.

Campaign 14V649000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141217 — fuel system, gasoline

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 25, 2014, to October 9, 2014.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel jumper line, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S27.

Campaign 14V774000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2015 — complaint volume: 434

R 20150709 — fuel system, gasoline

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured February 14, 2014, to February 10, 2015, and equipped with 2.3L engines.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shield, add thermal patches to the fuel tank and parking brake cable, and add thermal wraps to the fuel vapor lines. The repairs will be performed free of charge.

Campaign 15V339000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20160116 — PE (closed 20161029)

Door Latch Failure

R 20160223 — service brakes, hydraulic

Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang GT Roush Stage 3 vehicles manufactured April 1, 2015, to October 31, 2015, and equipped with Roush Extreme Duty Half Shafts.

Remedy: Roush will notify owners, and Roush-authorized Ford dealers will tighten the caliper guide pin to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began in February 2016. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874.

Campaign 15V832000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170127 — latches/locks/linkages

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.

Campaign 16V643000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170323 — engine and engine cooling

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S40.

Campaign 16V779000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20191219 — RQ (closed 20220207)

Door Latch Failures

R 20200727 — latches/locks/linkages

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge.

Campaign 20V331000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20220613 — service brakes, hydraulic

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022.

Campaign 22V011000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20221223 — back over prevention

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26, 2023.

Campaign 22V082000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260113 — back over prevention

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger...

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026.

Campaign 25V572000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — seat belts

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies, as necessary. In addition, dealers will remove sections of the carpet and underlayment that contact the cables.

Campaign 25V614000 — check if this car was fixed