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2014 Ford Mustang: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 359 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags.

4recalls
359complaints
30crashes reported
1fires reported
23injuries reported
2 recalls with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Air Bags241 · 67%
  • Power Train30 · 8%
  • Steering21 · 6%
  • Engine18 · 5%
  • Structure17 · 5%
  • Unknown Or Other15 · 4%
  • Service Brakes13 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control10 · 3%
  • Electrical System8 · 2%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)8 · 2%

What owners report

SteeringCrash

The contact’s brother owns a 2014 ford mustang. while the owner was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drifted over to the left, crossed into the other lanes, drove into a ditch, and crashed into an object at the end of the ditch, causing the vehicle to become airborne. the vehicle landed in a nearby field and came to a complete stop. the contact stated that after several impacts, the air bags deployed. the

Air Bags

I am reporting a safety hazard and a failure by ford motor company to properly remedy the mandatory takata airbag recall. following the recall repair, a technician reassembly error left the airbag warning light permanently illuminated, meaning my supplemental restraint system (srs) is completely disabled and will not deploy in a crash. i took the vehicle to astro ford in mississippi for resolution. the service manage

Power Train

The contact owns a 2014 ford mustang. the contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a low gear. the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated after the first failure. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, restarted, and the contact continued driving. the contact stated that during the last failure, while

Air BagsCrash

My son was driving to school. he was not speeding or any type of reckless driving. he hit an ice patch. his car spun and flew thru the air. the airbag compartment opened but it was defective. all metal shards came flying out of it causing multiple lacerations. he also lost consciousness from the impact and i was told by hospital er doctor the airbag was defective and he was suffering from a very serious concussion.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Ford Mustang C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2014 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Mustang. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.