This page covers 6 recalls, 15 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 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 5 tested variants for this model year.
Steering complaints lead the pack for the 2023 Mustang, with multiple owners reporting abnormal steering wheel vibration and shaking while driving. Engine behavior draws the next cluster of reports, owners describe hesitation on acceleration, sudden loss of power, and at least one fuel injector failure that caused the engine to stall without much warning. A smaller group of brake-related complaints rounds out the picture. A few owners also mention powertrain warning lights triggering alongside other symptoms, sometimes accompanied by alerts that the pre-collision assist system has gone offline. The backup camera going to a blank blue screen shows up as an isolated report.
15
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
By System
The 2023 Ford Mustang has 6 recalls, the most serious being a transmission park gear defect that can allow the vehicle to roll away even when the shifter shows "Park," and a steering system fault that can cause the wheel to turn against the driver's intentions.
The steering issue has affected some vehicles where an earlier repair attempt did not fully resolve the problem, so prior service does not guarantee the defect is corrected. On the brake warning side, a faulty brake fluid level sensor may fail to light the low-fluid warning on the dashboard, meaning a driver could continue driving with reduced braking ability without knowing it. As with the steering recall, some vehicles that received an earlier repair for this brake warning fault were not fully fixed and remain affected. There is also a software issue where the rearview camera can display a blank image when reversing, reducing the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake fluid level sensor may fail to trigger the warning light when brake fluid runs low, leaving drivers unaware of a potential brake system problem.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle's body control module software to restore proper warning indicator function.
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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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The secondary steering torque sensor may not be properly calibrated, causing the steering wheel to turn left or right against the driver's control.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the power steering control module software at no cost to recalibrate the sensor.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated correctly, causing the steering wheel to turn left or right without driver input.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the power steering control module software at no cost to recalibrate the sensor.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
At a glance
What can fail
A loose bolt in the automatic transmission may prevent the vehicle from actually engaging park gear, even though the gear shifter shows park position.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transmission and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
