2020 Ford MUSTANG

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2020 Ford MUSTANG has 174 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (14% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2020 ford mustang. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle was jerking and shaking uncontrollably. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. the contact stated that the failure recurred increasingly while . ⚠️ 7 fire reports filed.

7 fire reports 19 crash reports 11 injuries

174

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

25 complaints

14%

• The contact owns a 2020 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle was jerking and shaking uncontrollably. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred increasingly while
• Engine tick after first oil change.transmission shifts hard
• The gas tank was only getting 10 gallons of gas and not 16 gallons like it was suppose to. We ended up running out of gas on a road trip with our two young daughters in the middle of the night on I-75. The gas tank said you had 100 miles to go before empty and then 3 miles later it would drop

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle was jerking and shaking uncontrollably. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred increasingly while ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

23 complaints

13%

• DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GOES BLANK WITHOUT WARNING, USUALLY WHEN STARTING IT UP AFTER IT'S BEEN RUNNING. IT TAKES BETWEEN 10-30 MINUTES TO COME BACK ON. DEALER DOING WARRANTY WORK HAS RUN THROUGH ALL FORD RECOMMENDED TESTS AND REINSTALLATION OF AS BUILD DATA - NOTHING WORKS. THIS HAS HAPPENED
• TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND
• The contact owns a 2020 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear window failed to roll up completely. The contact also stated that the front passenger's side window would continuously roll up and down upon starting the vehicle and while driving. Additionally, the contact state

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GOES BLANK WITHOUT WARNING, USUALLY WHEN STARTING IT UP AFTER IT'S BEEN RUNNING. IT TAKES BETWEEN 10-30 MINUTES TO COME BACK ON. DEALER DOING WARRANTY WORK HAS RUN THROUGH ALL FORD RECOMMENDED TESTS AND REINSTALLATION OF AS BUILD DATA - NOTHING WORKS. THIS HAS HAPPENED”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

22 complaints

13%

• WASHING MY CAR AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPES I CUT MY FINGER TO THE BONE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE CUT MYSELF ON THESE PIPES. AFRAID MY SON OR ANOTHER PERSON WILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.
• IF DOOE IS NOT FULLY CLOSED AND ENGINE IS SWITCHED TO DRIVE, SYSTEM SAYS TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK RATHER THAN JUST DOOR AJAR
• RENTING VEHICLE FOR LONG TERM USE. DRIVE AS MOSTLY SINGLE WOMAN AND COMMUTE UP TO 2 HRS. SIDE LIGHTS ARE ATTENTION GRABBER FOR NIGHT TIME USE. EX DRIVING ON 8 AND STOPPING AT REST STOP OR FOR GAS DREW MUCH UNWANTED ATTENTION. MY CELL PHONE SLID UNDER PASSENGER SEAT AND I HAD TO EXIT VEHICLE MOVE CAR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“WASHING MY CAR AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPES I CUT MY FINGER TO THE BONE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE CUT MYSELF ON THESE PIPES. AFRAID MY SON OR ANOTHER PERSON WILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

22 complaints

13%

• THE ACTUAL GETRAG DEFECTIVE AND FAULTY MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON FORD MUSTANG 2020 STILL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL SAFETY ISSUES NOWADAYS. IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES, DOWNSHIFTING GEARS ON A RELIABLE, EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION 'PART', IT'S A SERIOUS AND DETERMINING FACTOR AT THE MOMENT
• The contact owns a 2020 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle was jerking and shaking uncontrollably. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred increasingly while
• I was contacted by the NHTSA, after I had an accident in my 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost with the automatic transmission and ability to manually shift. I spoke with an Investigator by the name of [XXX]. The investigator wished me good luck, as it was relayed to me that I was the only one who had the p

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“THE ACTUAL GETRAG DEFECTIVE AND FAULTY MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON FORD MUSTANG 2020 STILL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL SAFETY ISSUES NOWADAYS. IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES, DOWNSHIFTING GEARS ON A RELIABLE, EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION 'PART', IT'S A SERIOUS AND DETERMINING FACTOR AT THE MOMENT ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

19 complaints

11%

• WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH HEAVY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING THE BRACKET HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL LEVER TO SNAP. THE BRAKE PEDAL THEN SUNK TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE BRAKES TO NO LONGER BE FUNCTIONAL. THE ENTIRE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WAS THEN DANGLING FROM THE ONE O
• I MADE A SAFE DRIVING TRAINING WITH MY NEW 2020 FORD MUSTANG GT (EU MODEL) (AS I DO FOR EVERY NEW CAR I BOUGHT). DURING THE FIRST BREAK TRAINING (EMERGENCY BRAKING FROM 50KM/H (~31MPH) TO 0 ) THE BREAK PEDAL BROKE. LUCKILY JUST RIGHT BEFORE THE VEHICLE STOPS AND NOT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MANEUVER
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND RICART FORD LOCATED AT 4255 S HAMILTON RD, GROVEPO

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 6 crashes

“WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH HEAVY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING THE BRACKET HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL LEVER TO SNAP. THE BRAKE PEDAL THEN SUNK TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE BRAKES TO NO LONGER BE FUNCTIONAL. THE ENTIRE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WAS THEN DANGLING FROM THE ONE O”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 174 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: The contact owns a 2020 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle was jerking and shaking uncontrollably. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred increasingly while
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GOES BLANK WITHOUT WARNING, USUALLY WHEN STARTING IT UP AFTER IT'S BEEN RUNNING. IT TAKES BETWEEN 10-30 MINUTES TO COME BACK ON. DEALER DOING WARRANTY WORK HAS RUN THROUGH ALL FORD RECOMMENDED TESTS AND REINSTALLATION OF AS BUILD DATA - NOTHING WORKS. THIS HAS HAPPENED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: WASHING MY CAR AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPES I CUT MY FINGER TO THE BONE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE CUT MYSELF ON THESE PIPES. AFRAID MY SON OR ANOTHER PERSON WILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: THE ACTUAL GETRAG DEFECTIVE AND FAULTY MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON FORD MUSTANG 2020 STILL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL SAFETY ISSUES NOWADAYS. IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES, DOWNSHIFTING GEARS ON A RELIABLE, EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION 'PART', IT'S A SERIOUS AND DETERMINING FACTOR AT THE MOMENT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)