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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

What owners actually said

359 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 15, 2022
Air Bags

I randomly checked to see if any recalls were out regarding this vehicle. Upon checking I entered my vin # but was advised it was not part of the airbag recall. However my airbag light constantly comes on.

NHTSA ODI #11479349

Mileage unknown · Jun 21, 2022
Service BrakesUnknown Or Other

2014 FORD MUSTANG Experiencing exact same issues as when car is parked and shifting into the gear intended by the driver. That could cause the vehicle to roll away or move in an "unexpected direction". This is the same issue as the recall issued for other Ford vehicles: (but 2014 Ford Mustang is not listed) 2013-2019 Escape 2…

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2014 FORD MUSTANG Experiencing exact same issues as when car is parked and shifting into the gear intended by the driver. That could cause the vehicle to roll away or move in an "unexpected direction". This is the same issue as the recall issued for other Ford vehicles: (but 2014 Ford Mustang is not listed) 2013-2019 Escape 2013-2018 C-Max 2013-2016 Fusion 2013-2021 Transit Connect 2015-2018 Edge "A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a statement. "Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury." My daughter had several near missed with this safety issue - and when I asked for diagnostics the dealer wanted to charge $ 139.99 plus taxes. The recall needs to be issue to include : 2014 FORD MUSTANG

NHTSA ODI #11470312

Mileage unknown · Jun 15, 2022
EngineService BrakesSteeringCrash

I was going up a steep driveway. I made it to the top, then needed to get back down. I put my car in reverse and proceeded to back down the driveway. Suddenly and without warning, my brakes and steering went out. The whole car shut off and the battery light turned on. Not being able to brake or steer, my car rolled down the driv…

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I was going up a steep driveway. I made it to the top, then needed to get back down. I put my car in reverse and proceeded to back down the driveway. Suddenly and without warning, my brakes and steering went out. The whole car shut off and the battery light turned on. Not being able to brake or steer, my car rolled down the driveway into a fence before coming to a stop. This caused extensive damage to my vehicle.

NHTSA ODI #11469475

Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 2022
Power Train

THE 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION GRINDS AND/OR LOCKS OUT OF GEAR WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. THE CAR BUCKS AND SURGES, WORSE WHEN GOING DOWNHILL. IT MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN THERE IS A TORQUE CHANGE.

NHTSA ODI #11467286

67,000 miles · Feb 24, 2022
Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera turned blank. The contact also stated that while driving at 15-20 MPH, the beeping sound that the vehicle made while reversing activated independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact became aware of NHTSA Cam…

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera turned blank. The contact also stated that while driving at 15-20 MPH, the beeping sound that the vehicle made while reversing activated independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention) and contacted the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that his vehicle could not be repaired under the recall as his VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance with including his VIN in the recall for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention). The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

NHTSA ODI #11453877

34,083 miles · Dec 16, 2021
Engine

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, he heard an abnormal noise and saw smoke exiting from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated multiple warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the vehicle and stated the smoke extinguished on its own. The vehic…

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, he heard an abnormal noise and saw smoke exiting from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated multiple warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the vehicle and stated the smoke extinguished on its own. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the failure again on 12/2/2021. The contact towed the vehicle to his residence. The contact called the local dealer and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,083.

NHTSA ODI #11443997

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 · May 30, 2021
Unknown Or Other

Door latch failure caused by high heat environment, vehicle initially purchased in the state of Arizona. When the door is attempted to be closed it will either bounce open catching on a latch jammed in the closed position, or when closed it will effortlessly push open without the need to engage the door handle. Ford Corporate to…

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Door latch failure caused by high heat environment, vehicle initially purchased in the state of Arizona. When the door is attempted to be closed it will either bounce open catching on a latch jammed in the closed position, or when closed it will effortlessly push open without the need to engage the door handle. Ford Corporate told me this would be a free recall service, but when I showed up for my appointment the DGDG dealer attempted to charge me $200 for a diagnostic. I don't need a diagnostic I know what's wrong, I don't appreciate being lied to or taken for a fool.

NHTSA ODI #11419044

1,000 miles · Apr 28, 2021
Power Train

PURCHASED CAR NEW IN 2014 AND NOTICED VIBRATION IN TRANSMISSION UPON DECELERATION. I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE BUT IT WAS NOT GOING TO CAUSE AND LONG TERM ISSUES, AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED I STARTED EXPERIENCING SHIFTING ISSUES INTERMITENTLY, I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AS T…

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PURCHASED CAR NEW IN 2014 AND NOTICED VIBRATION IN TRANSMISSION UPON DECELERATION. I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE BUT IT WAS NOT GOING TO CAUSE AND LONG TERM ISSUES, AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED I STARTED EXPERIENCING SHIFTING ISSUES INTERMITENTLY, I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AS THIS HAS PROGESSIVLEY GOTTEN WORSE TO CHECK FOR KNOWN ISSUES OR IF THEY WERE GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. NOW WITH 85000 MILES THE CAR IS VIRTUALLY UNDRIVEABLE AND WONT SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR AND STILL HAS THE VIBRATION. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND STILL SAYS THEY DO NOT KNOW OF ANY ISSUES WITH THIS TRANSMISSION EVEN THOUGH THERE HAS BEEN A CLASS ACTION SUIT STARTED.

NHTSA ODI #11414317

52,000 miles · Apr 15, 2021
Power Train

THE CAR WOULD LOOSE POWER AND NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. AFTER A YEAR OF TRYING TO DIAGNOSE THE TROUBLE IT WAS THE OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR. FINALLY GOT A TROUBLE CODE. FORD RECALLED THE 2011 & 2012 MUSTANGS BUT NOT MINE. THE OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR IS THE EXACT SAME PART NUMBER FOR THE RECALLED YEARS AND MINE.

NHTSA ODI #11408241

Official recalls

3

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

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.