2021 Ford Mustang problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 55 NHTSA owner complaints, 6 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2021 Ford Mustang vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Owner complaints — 55 NHTSA complaints on file-1
- Recalls — 6 recall campaigns for this model year-18
- Crash / fire reports — 4 crash reports and 0 fire reports among complaints-1
- NCAP safety rating — 5-star overall government crash rating+10
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2021 Ford Mustang vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE9 reports
- POWER TRAIN7 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3 reports
- ENGINE3 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER3 reports
- BACK OVER PREVENTION3 reports
- AIR BAGS2 reports
- ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2 reports
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2 reports
Recalls (6)
- AIR BAGS21V980000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles. The side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag inflation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 226, "Ejection Mitigation," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- AIR BAGS22V083000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23V727000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- BACK OVER PREVENTION25V442000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25V689000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE25V455000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Crash-test ratings
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