2025 Ford Mustang: Problems & Reliability
NOT FLAGGED2025 Ford Mustang: NOT FLAGGED — 20 owner complaints, outside the three heaviest complaint-and-bulletin records for this model; top issue: electrical system (5 complaints).
The Ford Mustang isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2025 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 8th of 12 model years from 2015 to 2026.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
20
NHTSA complaints
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Model years compared
47
Service bulletins
6
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2025 Ford Mustang problems
Electrical system leads a spread-out record, named in 25% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2025 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 25% |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 25% |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 20% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 3 | 15% |
| Visibility / wipers | 3 | 15% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2025 Ford Mustang recalls
6 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2025, reported between Mar 14, 2025 and Aug 25, 2026.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 26V547000 | Aug 25, 2026 | Electrical system › Wiring |
| 26V418000 | Jun 30, 2026 | Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor |
| 26V122000 | Mar 4, 2026 | Engine & cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) |
| 25V546000 | Aug 23, 2025 | Exterior lighting |
| 25V519000 | Aug 9, 2025 | Exterior lighting › Lighting control module |
| 25V164000 | Mar 14, 2025 | Powertrain / transmission › Automatic transmission › Fluid/lubricant › Valves/valve body |
2025 Ford Mustang service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 47 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2025 — fewer than the 146 of the median Mustang year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover powertrain / transmission (17), electrical system (14), engine (10). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2025 vs. the year before and after
From the 2024 to the 2025, owner complaints went from none to 20. The 2026 that followed fell by more than half (20 → 8), so the 2026 has the lighter record so far. The 2026 is still new, so its count will keep growing.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | — | 0 | 116 | 12 | — |
| 2025 (this page) | — | 20 | 47 | 6 | $53,292 |
| 2026 | — | 8 | 11 | 5 | $36,557 |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Ford Mustang years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2025 Ford Mustang
Electrical system (5 complaints on the 2025): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Exterior lighting (5 complaints on the 2025): check low and high beams, brake lights and turn signals, and look for condensation inside the housings.
Powertrain / transmission (3 complaints on the 2025): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Visibility / wipers (3 complaints on the 2025): test the wipers at every speed, the washers, defrosters and the climate system.
Engine (3 complaints on the 2025): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Recalls: confirm all 6 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Ford Mustang reliable?
2025 Ford Mustang: NOT FLAGGED — 20 owner complaints, outside the three heaviest complaint-and-bulletin records for this model; top issue: electrical system (5 complaints). The Ford Mustang isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2025 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 8th of 12 model years from 2015 to 2026.
What are the most common 2025 Ford Mustang problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2025 Ford Mustang are electrical system (5, 25%), exterior lighting (5, 25%), unknown or other (4, 20%). The manufacturer has 47 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Mustang have?
6 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2025 Ford Mustang, most recently 26V547000 (Aug 25, 2026, electrical system); 26V418000 (Jun 30, 2026, visibility); 26V122000 (Mar 4, 2026, engine & cooling). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2025 Ford Mustang before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2025 Ford Mustang come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the model is ranked on complaint and bulletin volume until the verdict engine scores it. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.