2018 Ford Mustang: recalls and problems
4 recalls and 193 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
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
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.
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,
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
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Mustang C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2018 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering MUSTANG GT350R, MUSTANG. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.