Ford Mustang Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 277 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Ford Mustang across 25 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (68). The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (19% of reports).
- 277fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 6related recalls
- 52%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.
- Gas tank: mentioned in 54 of 277 complaints (19%)
- Intake manifold: mentioned in 22 of 277 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 161 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 277 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 5 an injury.
Ford Mustang fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mustang | 8 | 16% | 18,551 |
| 2021 Mustang | 10 | 18% | 9,000 |
| 2020 Mustang | 1 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2017 Mustang | 2 | 1% | 25,750 |
| 2016 Mustang | 1 | 0% | 31,115 |
| 2015 Mustang | 4 | 1% | 34,000 |
| 2014 Mustang | 4 | 1% | 15,750 |
| 2013 Mustang | 1 | 0% | 138,000 |
| 2012 Mustang | 4 | 1% | 53,759 |
| 2011 Mustang | 3 | 1% | 58,345 |
| 2010 Mustang | 2 | 1% | 2,017 |
| 2009 Mustang | 1 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2007 Mustang | 19 | 3% | 4,000 |
| 2006 Mustang | 29 | 7% | 5,119 |
| 2005 Mustang | 68 | 10% | 28,000 |
| 2004 Mustang | 3 | 3% | 9,800 |
| 2003 Mustang | 4 | 3% | 20,615 |
| 2002 Mustang | 7 | 6% | 39,000 |
| 2001 Mustang | 10 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2000 Mustang | 16 | 5% | 135,000 |
| 1999 Mustang | 8 | 4% | — |
| 1998 Mustang | 29 | 12% | 92,890 |
| 1997 Mustang | 12 | 7% | 118,000 |
| 1996 Mustang | 16 | 7% | 71,000 |
| 1995 Mustang | 15 | 2% | 77,567 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (6)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2021, 2022
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Model years: 2024
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2024
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The low-pressure fuel supply line may be damaged or cut, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of fuel may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel supply line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S19.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Model years: 2015
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured February 14, 2014, to February 10, 2015, and equipped with 2.3L engines. Prolonged exposure to elevated underbody temperatures can cause degradation of the fuel tank and/or fuel vapor lines, which may eventually result in a fuel leak. In addition, this condition could cause seals in the parking brake cable to degrade, potentially affecting parking brake function.
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source it can, increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Reduced parking brake function could potentially result in unexpected vehicle movement, which may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shield, add thermal patches to the fuel tank and parking brake cable, and add thermal wraps to the fuel vapor lines. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S19.
Fuel system, gasoline
Model years: 2015
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 25, 2014, to October 9, 2014. The fuel pressure sensor may not have been seated properly to the fuel jumper line, which may cause a fuel leak.
Risk: A partially seated fuel pressure sensor could cause a fuel odor or a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel jumper line, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S27.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Model years: 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4.6l engines. Some of these vehicles has missing or inadequate braze joints between the fuel rail body and the fuel rail mounting bracket(s).
Risk: If the bracket separates from the rail, the rail can lift one or more of the injectors, and fuel leakage will result. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel rail on these vehicles.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a . The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000(FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the engine shuddered as if it was starving from fuel. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle shuddered while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that there was a banging sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated while pulling over to the…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: XXX (Fuel System, Gasoline). While driving approximately 5-10 MPH, the vehicle stalled while accelerating from a stop on two occasions. The message to "Shift to Neutral and Restart" was displayed. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started losing automotive power. The vehicle had stalled several times. The vehicle was able to restart, and the loss of automotive power was intermittent. The contact received notification of…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Mustangs have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 277 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Ford Mustang. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Mustang fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 6 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Ford Mustang?
The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 54 of 277 complaints, followed by “intake manifold” (22).
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