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2016 Ford Mustang: recalls and problems

5 recalls and 377 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

5recalls
377complaints
13crashes reported
6fires reported
11injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine75 · 20%
  • Electrical System71 · 19%
  • Unknown Or Other69 · 18%
  • Back Over Prevention52 · 14%
  • Power Train29 · 8%
  • Structure28 · 7%
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages27 · 7%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System20 · 5%
  • Service Brakes17 · 5%
  • Air Bags13 · 3%

What owners report

Latches/Locks/Linkages

The contact owned a 2016 ford mustang. the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the driver's side door independently opened. the failure caused severe wind noise to enter the vehicle, and the door ajar warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where technicians confirmed that the door latch mechanism had failed and stated that the mechanism was subjected to unintended o

Fuel/Propulsion System

On or about june 24, 2026, the check engine light came on. since i was near the local ford dealership, i stopped there. the car was evaluated the next day. i was told the the gas tank assembly and pipe had to be replaced. the repair was almost $4000. my car only as 63,117 miles on it. before the problem was diagnosed, i was getting lousy gas mileage and assumed it was because the government was allowing more et

Unknown Or Other

When reaching 60+ mph the passenger door will unlatch and give me the open passenger door notification on the dash. it doesn’t shoot up, but rather barely comes open.

Engine

Brought the car in for service. the tech called me back and said the engine was blown. condensation in cylinder 3. this was due to the cylinder walls being engineered to small. which caused a leak in the coolant jacket. i paid out of pocket nearly $10,000 to have it replaced because the third party warranty that i had purchased declined my coverage to fix it because it’s a known issue by ford. bc

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Ford Mustang C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2016 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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