KnownCarProblems2024 Ford Mustang Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ford Mustang, most often about the electrical (48% of complaints, typically around 4,000 miles). It is 22nd of 27 Mustang model years by number of complaints and has 12 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2024 Ford Mustang problems
Electrical
40 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 4,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel, instrument cluster/panel, horn.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v802000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made…
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while making a left or right turn, the left or right turn signals were activated; however, the audible chime failed to engage. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and failure was replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Other or unspecified
17 complaints · 20%Engine
10 complaints · 12%Transmission
10 complaints · 12%Lights
8 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2024 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v546000(exterior lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
Driver assistance
7 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 25 MPH and entering a roundabout, a vehicle suddenly entered the roundabout and was rear-ended. The brake pedal was depressed however there was not enough distance to avoid the collision. The forward collision warning (fcw)…
Brakes
7 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2024 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v802000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: body.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Ford Mustang recalls
Electrical: wiring
Risk: A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a loss of headlight function or windshield washing system function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Visibility and wipers: motor
Risk: Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Lights: exterior lighting
Risk: License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: A dealer will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on september 12, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25c35.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling one 2024 mustang vehicle that was repaired incorrectly under recall 24v802. The instrument panel cluster (ipc) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 101, "control and displays" and 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Backup camera: software
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (apim) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on june 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on october 8, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s49.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 bronco, f-150, 2021-2024 edge, 2022-2025 escape, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, f-600, 2022-2024 expedition, 2022-2025 transit, 2021-2023 mach-e, 2024 ranger, mustang, 2021-2023 lincoln nautilus, 2022-2024 navigator, and 2023-2024 corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on february 25, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24c35.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024 mustang vehicles. The instrument panel cluster (ipc) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 101, "control and displays" and 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Fuel system: injectors
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install new fuel injector o-rings and o-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on october 7, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s54.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 lincoln corsair, 2023-2024 escape, 2024 mustang, and 2025 explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without o-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
Suspension: rear
Risk: A loss of vehicle handling and steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension knuckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 26, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s49.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024 mustang vehicles. The 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.
Brakes: switch/sensor/float
Risk: An undetected low brake fluid condition can lead to a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 12, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s43.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024 mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not be properly configured after a body control module (BCM) service update, resulting in a constantly illuminated brake fluid level warning light that can conceal a low brake fluid condition.
Transmission: hydraulic hose/fittings
Risk: A melted clutch pressure line can result in a loss of drive power, increases the risk of a crash. A brake fluid leak increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the clutch pressure line and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 14, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s36.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024 mustang vehicles. The clutch pressure line may be improperly secured and contact hot exhaust components, which can result in melting of the clutch pressure line and cause a brake fluid leak.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of fuel may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel supply line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 4, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s19.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024 mustang vehicles equipped with 2.3l engines. The low-pressure fuel supply line may be damaged or cut, which can result in a fuel leak.
Brakes: pedals and linkages
Risk: A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the brake pedal and bracket assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 21, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s61.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2024 mustang vehicles. The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2024 Ford Mustang
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Mustang?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (40 complaints, typically around 4,000 miles); other or unspecified (17 complaints); engine (10 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Mustang have?
- 12 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 25, 2026 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Ford Mustang?
- It is 22nd of 27 Mustang model years by number of complaints, with 84 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.