Ford Mustang GT Problems by Year
Ford Mustang GT years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Mustang GT year: 2005, 2006. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Mustang GT: 163 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2006 Mustang GT: 151 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 Mustang GT: 64 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2004 Mustang GT: 14 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 Mustang GT: 23 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 Mustang GT: 32 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ford Mustang GT problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 181 | 11 | 2 |
| Air Bags problems | 130 | 8 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 91 | 10 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 50 | 9 | 8 |
| Power Train | 49 | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 42 | 8 | 1 |
| Structure | 39 | 8 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 37 | 10 | 4 |
| Engine | 21 | 8 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 9 | 6 |
| Suspension | 20 | 9 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 17 | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| Visibility | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Equipment | 9 | 7 | 1 |
| Seats | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Wheels | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Ford Mustang GT problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2006: air bags (64)
- 2005: electrical system (58)
All Ford Mustang GT model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mustang GT | 151 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Mustang GT | 163 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Mustang GT | 14 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 Mustang GT | 51 | 0 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2002 Mustang GT | 48 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2001 Mustang GT | 59 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2000 Mustang GT | 64 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 Mustang GT | 36 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1998 Mustang GT | 53 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1997 Mustang GT | 23 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 1996 Mustang GT | 32 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Mustang GT years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2005 (163), 2006 (151) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Mustang GT year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ford Mustang GT?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 181 complaints across 11 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford Mustang GT have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.