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2014 Ford Mustang

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Mustang years

Owner complaints for the 2014 Ford Mustang are substantially higher than the model-year median of 81.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

153 reports with mileage · 206 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 245 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 30 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

30 crash reports1 fire reports21 injury reports

Structure complaints

17 reports
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129,983 miles · May 5, 2025
Structure

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, water leaked into the doors. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The contact stated that while it was snowing the water in the door would freeze. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cont…

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, water leaked into the doors. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The contact stated that while it was snowing the water in the door would freeze. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the contact refused to leave the vehicle at the dealer, and the contact declined to pay for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 129,983.

NHTSA ODI #11659027

Mileage unknown · May 7, 2023
StructureUnknown Or Other

My clutch pedal went out before a moth of ower ship, my transmission 3rd gear went out before a month of owner ship, my bumper second time flying off on me 2nd month of owner ship.

NHTSA ODI #11520852

15,300 miles · Jun 10, 2021
Structure

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the hood was rusting. The vehicle was taken to local dealer where it was diagnosed with nothing to be replaced. The dealer was unable to assist until the hood was rusted all the way through. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failu…

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the hood was rusting. The vehicle was taken to local dealer where it was diagnosed with nothing to be replaced. The dealer was unable to assist until the hood was rusted all the way through. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 15,300.

NHTSA ODI #11420428

Mileage unknown · Dec 1, 2020
Structure

ALUMINUM HOOD CORROSION CAUSING PAINT TO BUBBLE AND CRACK

NHTSA ODI #11377262

15,000 miles · Jun 21, 2019
Structure

WHEN I WASH THE CAR WATER GO IN TO THE FIRE WALL BEHIND THE DOORS DOESN'T DRAIN OR WHEN IT RAINS ITS THE SAME PROBLEM, WATER INSIDE THE FIRE WALL BEHIND THE DOORS I TOOK THE CAR TO MY DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THE SAY THERE ITS NOTHING THEY CAN DO

NHTSA ODI #11221702

30,000 miles · Jun 1, 2019
Structure

RUST ON HOOD, ALREADY DOCUMENTED AT FRIENDSHIP FORD IN LENOIR, NC. THIS CAR IS TAKEN CARE OF VERY WELL WITH REGULAR WASHING AND WAXING, WE WERE ALMOST SICK TO OUR STOMACH TO FIND RUST WITH SO FEW MILES AND ON AN ALUMINUM HOOD AT THAT. WE WERE REALLY SHOCKED WHEN WE WERE TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT PERFORATED. …

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RUST ON HOOD, ALREADY DOCUMENTED AT FRIENDSHIP FORD IN LENOIR, NC. THIS CAR IS TAKEN CARE OF VERY WELL WITH REGULAR WASHING AND WAXING, WE WERE ALMOST SICK TO OUR STOMACH TO FIND RUST WITH SO FEW MILES AND ON AN ALUMINUM HOOD AT THAT. WE WERE REALLY SHOCKED WHEN WE WERE TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT PERFORATED. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL PEOPLE IN THE FIELD AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN ALUMINUM PERFORATE DUE TO RUST. I HOPE FORD MOTOR CO. WILL DO THE RIGHT THING AND FIX THESE PROBLEMS THAT THEY ALREADY KNOW EXIST. MY SELF AND MANY OTHER LOYAL CUSTOMERS ARE LEFT WITH A DEFLATED FEELING TOWARD A COMPANY WE ONCE ADMIRED THE WORKMANSHIP OF AND WHERE QUALITY WAS ALWAYS JOB 1. THANK YOU FOR HEARING MY CONCERNS, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM

NHTSA ODI #11217219

5,600 miles · Mar 8, 2018
Structure

WATER CONSTANTLY LEAKS INTO BOTH REAR QUARTER PANELS. THIS WATER FREEZES IN THE WINTER CAUSING FROZEN WATER TO BANG AGAINST QUARTER PANEELS.

NHTSA ODI #11076929

22,000 miles · Nov 13, 2017
Structure

THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER SLOSHING AROUND IN THE REAR PORTION OF THIS CAR. IT IS A CONVERTIBLE AND IT HAS ACCUMULATED WATER IN THE WELL WHERE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP GOES WHEN IT HAS BEEN LOWERED. SOME OF THIS WATER HAS MIGRATED INTO THE REAR SEAT AREA AND THE CARPET HAS BEEN SOAKING WET. THIS WATER DOES NOT DRAIN OUT AND IT …

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THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER SLOSHING AROUND IN THE REAR PORTION OF THIS CAR. IT IS A CONVERTIBLE AND IT HAS ACCUMULATED WATER IN THE WELL WHERE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP GOES WHEN IT HAS BEEN LOWERED. SOME OF THIS WATER HAS MIGRATED INTO THE REAR SEAT AREA AND THE CARPET HAS BEEN SOAKING WET. THIS WATER DOES NOT DRAIN OUT AND IT CAN BE HEARD SLOSHING AROUND WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

NHTSA ODI #11045725

57,000 miles · Jul 17, 2016
Structure

PAINT BUBBLING UP ON THE ALUMINUM HOOD , THE CAR IS A 2014 FORD CAN DO A BETTER JOB

NHTSA ODI #10885377

52,000 miles · Apr 19, 2016
Structure

I OWN A 2014 FORD MUSTANG AND THE PAINT ON THE ALUMINUM HOOD HAS FAILED IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE AFFECTED AREA AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS ADVISED ME THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THE MUSTANGS. DESPITE THIS KNOWN DEFECT, FORD HAS REFUSED TO ADDRESS ANY REPAIR.

NHTSA ODI #10860292

Official recalls

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21V081000 · Air Bags:frontal; Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Feb 16, 2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

Air Bags:frontal

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

19V001000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jan 7, 2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.

15V319000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

May 28, 2015

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14V-802, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S21. Note: This recall supersedes safety recall 14V-802.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.