Model year record

2018 Ford Mustang

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 319 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V572000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,456,417
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-03
Owners notified
2026-01-13

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V213000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
142
Reported to NHTSA
2018-04-04
Owners notified
2018-04-13

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.

Safety risk

Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V814000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
2,100
Reported to NHTSA
2017-12-18
Owners notified
2018-01-31

Defect description

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Mustang vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 12.4" digital instrument cluster. If the ignition is turned off when the transmission is not in PARK, the instrument cluster may not illuminate the PRNDL gear position display and the operator may not receive the "Key in Ignition" chime when the driver's door is opened. As such, these vehicles fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect," and number 114, "Theft Protection."

Safety risk

Without a visual or audible warning to the driver that the vehicle is in PARK, the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C21.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine8118,000 mi
Power train5410,000 mi
Electrical system3139,000 mi
Unknown or other3128,890 mi
Structure: body1745,087 mi
Fuel/propulsion system13600 mi
Back over prevention1165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1153,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1045,087 mi
Service brakes92,266 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera537,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel519,500 mi
Steering546,000 mi
Wheels422,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages370,000 mi
Seat belts350,000 mi
Air bags220,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system268,000 mi
Exterior lighting2
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control240,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings240,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection2
Visibility/wiper230,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings1
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking140,000 mi
Lane departure: assist1
Power train: automatic transmission1
Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: valves/valve body144,113 mi
Power train: manual transmission113,000 mi
Seats163,700 mi
Suspension112,000 mi
Tires1
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems144,113 mi
Vehicle speed control127,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 2017 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.