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2025 Ford Mustang: common problems and reliability
· 7th generationToo new to grade yet.
18 owner complaints, most about exterior lighting. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 Mustang?The 2025 Ford Mustang has 18 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are exterior lighting and electrical system. Owners most often flag cowl seam-sealer water leak addressed by recall, with parts shortages delaying repairs.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Ford Mustang vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the Mustang?
Across the 30 Mustang model years we track, complaint volume runs from 30 (2023) to 868 (2005). With 18 complaints, the 2025 Mustang sits below the model's median of 271.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2025 Mustang
power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve body
Campaign 25V164000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
exterior lighting:lighting control module
Campaign 25V519000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
exterior lighting
Campaign 25V546000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Campaign 26V122000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
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visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Campaign 26V418000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.
electrical system:wiring
Campaign 26V547000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
What owners report on the 7th generation Mustang
Owner sentiment for the 2023-2026 Mustang is mixed and heavily dependent on trim.
- RecurrentCowl seam-sealer water leak addressed by recall, with parts shortages delaying repairs
- IsolatedEngine failure at low mileage (under 7,000 miles) requiring warranty claim
- IsolatedDealer demanding teardown authorization payment before submitting a warranty claim
- IsolatedNon-linear EcoBoost power delivery criticized as poorly tuned
- IsolatedPaint chipping from egg impact reported on a 2024 model
Owner insights for the 7th generation Mustang. Read the full 7th generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Mustang listings typically run $16,180–$35,387.
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