2015 Ford Mustang Engine Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2015 Ford Mustang, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 23,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine shut” (12% of reports).
- 51engine complaints
- 23,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine shut: mentioned in 6 of 51 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 36 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 51 complaints, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Mustang engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mustang | 3 | 38% | — |
| 2025 Mustang | 3 | 17% | — |
| 2024 Mustang | 10 | 12% | — |
| 2023 Mustang | 2 | 13% | — |
| 2022 Mustang | 5 | 10% | — |
| 2021 Mustang | 8 | 15% | 700 |
| 2020 Mustang | 25 | 21% | 66,500 |
| 2019 Mustang | 52 | 35% | 26,769 |
| 2018 Mustang | 58 | 30% | 11,000 |
| 2017 Mustang | 27 | 10% | 28,000 |
| 2016 Mustang | 75 | 20% | 35,000 |
| 2015 Mustang | 51 | 12% | 23,500 |
| 2014 Mustang | 18 | 5% | 13,000 |
| 2013 Mustang | 22 | 8% | 52,000 |
| 2012 Mustang | 30 | 6% | 45,599 |
| 2011 Mustang | 48 | 10% | 57,800 |
| 2010 Mustang | 8 | 3% | 72,500 |
| 2009 Mustang | 3 | 2% | 38,438 |
| 2008 Mustang | 6 | 2% | 71,845 |
| 2007 Mustang | 15 | 2% | 73,500 |
| 2006 Mustang | 11 | 3% | 78,500 |
| 2005 Mustang | 19 | 3% | 77,000 |
| 2004 Mustang | 3 | 3% | 83,000 |
| 2003 Mustang | 6 | 4% | 166,000 |
| 2002 Mustang | 4 | 3% | 148,000 |
| 2001 Mustang | 2 | 1% | 105,000 |
| 2000 Mustang | 3 | 1% | 111,014 |
| 1999 Mustang | 1 | 0% | 75,000 |
| 1998 Mustang | 1 | 0% | 112,000 |
| 1997 Mustang | 2 | 1% | 128,000 |
| 1996 Mustang | 2 | 1% | 40,242 |
| 1995 Mustang | 1 | 0% | 277,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
Risk: A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S40.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding a catastrophic Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) failure and severe electrical short circuit on my 2015 Ford Mustang. This vehicle is exhibiting hard fault code B137F:09 (Steering Wheel Left Switch Pack: Component Failure / Short to Ground or…
I was driving down the highway with heater on and defrost. All of a sudden I hear a pop and my car started bogging down. I exited the highway to get out of danger, it then had a wrench light ( transmission) pop up and when I parked the car on the access road it started smoking a lot. I turned the…
âCharge system service nowâ came on the dash, battery lost power after about 10 seconds, screen went black, dash went black, car locked up, opened the hood and the engine was on fire, called 911 who came quickly and put the fire out without the entire car burning, insurance later total losses…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Ford Mustangs have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about engine for the 2015 Ford Mustang (12% of the 438 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Ford Mustang engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 23,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2015 Ford Mustang?
The most frequent phrase is “engine shut”, in 6 of 51 complaints.
Other 2015 Ford Mustang problems
See all 2015 Ford Mustang problems or engine problems across all Mustang years.