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This page covers 13 recalls, 112 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Ford Mustang.
18–25 mpg combined
9.4–13.1 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2020 Mustang cluster most heavily around the powertrain, engine, and electrical systems. On the powertrain side, owners describe transmissions hunting for gears, abrupt downshifts, and in some cases complete transmission failure. Engine complaints center on persistent misfires and power loss, with owners reporting check engine lights, stalling at highway speeds, and symptoms that return after repairs targeting spark plugs, ignition coils, and related components. A broken intake manifold runner control actuator rod shows up as a contributing factor in at least one misfire report, causing erratic air-fuel delivery and jerky acceleration. Electrical complaints are varied but include airbag system warnings flagged through Ford's app, with at least some owners confirming a faulty driver's knee airbag at the dealership. Fuel system faults, including low fuel pressure and related sensor codes, appear across a handful of engine complaints as well.
112
Total Complaints
13
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
7
With Injuries
By System
The 2020 Ford Mustang has 13 recalls, the most serious being a brake pedal bracket that can fracture during hard braking on automatic transmission models, potentially causing a complete loss of braking ability. A separate brake-related issue affects a broader range of trims: the brake fluid level sensor may fail to trigger the low-fluid warning light, meaning the driver could unknowingly operate the vehicle with reduced braking performance. An earlier repair attempt for this warning light issue did not fully resolve the problem for some vehicles, so a second fix is required.
On the driver assistance side, the forward-facing camera on certain vehicles may be misaligned, which can disable pre-collision assist, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, driver alert, and automatic high beams all at once. Separately, on 5.0L manual transmission models, the powertrain control module can broadcast a faulty signal that disables the rearview camera, reverse lights, and driver assist features together.
Several other recalls affect rear visibility: the rearview camera can display a blank or distorted image when reversing due to electrical connection problems or software faults. There is also a concern with the "Transmission Not In Park" warning, where the chime and message cut off sooner than intended, which can leave the driver unaware the vehicle is not in park before they exit.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
A software problem may prevent the low brake fluid warning light from turning on when brake fluid drops too low, potentially reducing braking performance.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the body control module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The rearview camera may show a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when you put the vehicle in reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image or fail to clear the image after backing up.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A software issue may prevent the low brake fluid warning light from illuminating when brake fluid level drops too low, which can reduce braking effectiveness.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the body control module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The brake fluid level sensor may fail to trigger the dashboard warning light when brake fluid runs low, leaving you unaware of a potential brake system problem.
What the fix does
Dealers will update your vehicle's body control module software at no cost to restore the warning indicator function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The engine computer may send a faulty signal that disables the reverse camera, reverse lights, and driver assist features.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine computer software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The brake pedal bracket may crack or break during hard braking, potentially causing loss of braking power.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealer, where they will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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An electrical problem may cause the rearview camera to malfunction, resulting in a distorted or blank rearview image.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to have a dealer replace the rearview camera.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A poor electrical connection can cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image intermittently, limiting rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The brake pedal bracket can crack during hard braking in certain 2020 Mustangs with automatic transmissions.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The forward-looking camera may be misaligned, causing Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control features to not work properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will realign the Lane Departure Warning System camera at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing safety systems like pre-collision assist, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, driver alert, and auto high beam to malfunction.
What the fix does
Ford will notify you to take your vehicle to a Ford dealer, where technicians will realign the forward-facing camera.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The warning message and chime that alert you when the transmission isn't in Park display and sound for less time than designed.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram your instrument cluster at no cost to restore the full warning message and chime duration.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
