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2018 Ford Mustang: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 193 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
193complaints
8crashes reported
1fires reported
5injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine56 · 29%
  • Power Train45 · 23%
  • Electrical System31 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other23 · 12%
  • Structure15 · 8%
  • Back Over Prevention12 · 6%
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages12 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System8 · 4%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling8 · 4%
  • Service Brakes6 · 3%

What owners report

Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance,Back Over Prevention

The electrical components in the vehicle stopped functioning - for the lights on the interior the overhead stopped working on and off and then dimmed until one day never came back on. at the same time the sensor for cross traffic alert became buggy and then not functional which made all my safety features and cruise control not work. now i have a tpms sensor and check engine light with nothing serious wrong

Unknown Or Other

While driving at highway speeds passenger door spontaneously opened. passenger was not touching or near latch. has happened 3 times. ford states no recall. looking online seems to be a known issue.

Unknown Or Other

I own a 2018 ford mustang ecoboost convertible and am reporting persistent spider activity that has become a recurring driver-safety concern. spider activity occurs on or around the vehicle essentially every day. i routinely see multiple spiders and webs on the windshield, hood, doors, roof, trunk, sides, and around both exterior mirrors. spiders repeatedly build webs between the doors/body and both mirror housings,

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

I own a 2018 ford mustang ecoboost premium with the 2.3l ecoboost engine. the vehicle initially developed a check-engine light and was diagnosed with p0303 (cylinder 3 misfire), p0316 (startup misfire), and p018c (fuel pressure sensor circuit low). on august 24, 2026, all four spark plugs and one ignition coil were replaced, and a fuel/induction cleaning service was performed. the p018c repair was declined at that ti

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Ford Mustang C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2018 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering MUSTANG GT350R, MUSTANG. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.