Ford Mustang Steering Problems
Owners have filed 285 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Ford Mustang across 31 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (30).
- 285steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 49mention a crash
- 25mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- $2,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the Ford Mustang at $2,500, and half of them between $2,300 and $3,850.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 135 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 285 complaints, 49 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 25 an injury.
Ford Mustang steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mustang | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2024 Mustang | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2023 Mustang | 5 | 33% | 3,000 |
| 2022 Mustang | 8 | 16% | 6,220 |
| 2021 Mustang | 1 | 2% | 5,800 |
| 2020 Mustang | 2 | 2% | 37,000 |
| 2019 Mustang | 6 | 4% | — |
| 2018 Mustang | 4 | 2% | 46,000 |
| 2017 Mustang | 11 | 4% | 30,681 |
| 2016 Mustang | 12 | 3% | 7,900 |
| 2015 Mustang | 18 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Mustang | 22 | 6% | 39,000 |
| 2013 Mustang | 10 | 4% | 42,000 |
| 2012 Mustang | 16 | 3% | 37,000 |
| 2011 Mustang | 25 | 5% | 60,000 |
| 2010 Mustang | 3 | 1% | 8,270 |
| 2009 Mustang | 3 | 2% | 65,500 |
| 2008 Mustang | 6 | 2% | 11,086 |
| 2007 Mustang | 12 | 2% | 56,000 |
| 2006 Mustang | 2 | 0% | 8,941 |
| 2005 Mustang | 8 | 1% | 15,000 |
| 2004 Mustang | 3 | 3% | 20,939 |
| 2003 Mustang | 2 | 1% | 7,428 |
| 2002 Mustang | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2001 Mustang | 5 | 3% | — |
| 2000 Mustang | 13 | 4% | 56,800 |
| 1999 Mustang | 10 | 5% | — |
| 1998 Mustang | 22 | 9% | 54,000 |
| 1997 Mustang | 8 | 5% | 69,999 |
| 1996 Mustang | 12 | 5% | — |
| 1995 Mustang | 30 | 5% | 174,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Steering:electric power assist system
Model years: 2022, 2023
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-493. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
Risk: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S11.
Steering:electric power assist system
Model years: 2022, 2023
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
Risk: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S44.
Steering:gear box:shaft sector
Model years: 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini-vans. The rack and pinion steering gears may have damaged input shaft bearings.
Risk: This condition can increase steering efforts, affecting steering control.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the date code on the rack and pinion steering gear, and, if necessary, replace those rack and pinion assemblies that fall within the suspect date code range. The date codes for windstar model vehicles are 97jb09 or 97jc08; the date codes for mustang model vehicles are 97j09b or 97j08b.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Model years: 1995
Problem: The affected vehicles were built with outer tie rod ends with incorrect taper ball studs. The incorrect tapered ball studs can fracture within 50,000 miles.
Risk: A fractured ball stud can result in a noticeable shake or shimmy and could cause the affected wheel to tuck inward or outward, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the outer tie rod ends and replace the incorrectly tapered ball studs.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
COMPONENT / SYSTEM FAILED: The Electronic Power Steering Assist / Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) and vehicle electrical ground system failed. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. RISK TO SAFETY & NEAR-MISS INCIDENT: While driving on the highway at 62 mph in light rain, the…
Vehicle Information: 2022 Ford Mustang Date of Incident: XXX Description of Safety Defect & Crash: On XXX, this vehicle suffered a catastrophic concurrent failure of the electronic throttle control and steering systems, resulting in a violent injury crash. Prior to the incident, the vehicle was…
While making a slow turn I heard a popping noise then the steering locked up completely. I shit the car off and started it again to regain steering and get the car home. I used FORSCAn to retrieve codes U0401 and U0415 for the PSCM, both codes have same time frame. This indicates the PSCM lost…
*While driving at a normal, non-excessive speed, another vehicle began pulling out of a neighborhood ahead of me. I attempted to slow down, but the vehicle did not respond to braking as expected â it continued moving despite my attempt to stop. When I tried to turn the steering wheel to avoid the…
I took my car to ford and the guy working hit a curb in there own buisness and they had to replace my two tires and rims and I just donât trust anything because it took them 2 months to fix it , happened like a year ago
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Mustangs have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 285 owner complaints about steering 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 steering?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the Ford Mustang?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,500 (half paid between $2,300 and $3,850), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
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