Ford Mustang Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 261 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Ford Mustang across 29 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (34). The words owners use most often: “front end” (14% of reports).
- 261suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 24mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 26%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.
- Front end: mentioned in 37 of 261 complaints (14%)
- Sway bar: mentioned in 20 of 261 complaints (8%)
- Lower control: mentioned in 18 of 261 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 120 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 261 complaints, 24 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury.
Ford Mustang suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 2 | 2% | 13,000 |
| 2022 Mustang | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Mustang | 3 | 5% | 5,130 |
| 2020 Mustang | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Mustang | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Mustang | 1 | 1% | 12,000 |
| 2017 Mustang | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2016 Mustang | 8 | 2% | 31,630 |
| 2015 Mustang | 9 | 2% | 14,650 |
| 2014 Mustang | 6 | 2% | 3,356 |
| 2013 Mustang | 6 | 2% | 5,200 |
| 2012 Mustang | 16 | 3% | 15,000 |
| 2011 Mustang | 4 | 1% | 26,500 |
| 2010 Mustang | 5 | 2% | 14,000 |
| 2009 Mustang | 6 | 3% | 36,650 |
| 2008 Mustang | 2 | 1% | 7,629 |
| 2007 Mustang | 25 | 4% | 18,500 |
| 2006 Mustang | 9 | 2% | 79,000 |
| 2005 Mustang | 20 | 3% | 1,500 |
| 2004 Mustang | 7 | 6% | 6,308 |
| 2003 Mustang | 9 | 6% | 1,875 |
| 2002 Mustang | 5 | 4% | 6,936 |
| 2001 Mustang | 6 | 3% | 71,900 |
| 2000 Mustang | 10 | 3% | 36,800 |
| 1999 Mustang | 9 | 4% | 96,000 |
| 1998 Mustang | 16 | 7% | 91,976 |
| 1997 Mustang | 14 | 8% | — |
| 1996 Mustang | 22 | 9% | 134,188 |
| 1995 Mustang | 34 | 6% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:rear
Model years: 2024
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The rear suspension knuckles may have a casting defect that causes them to fail, which can result in a loss of vehicle handling and steering control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle handling and steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension knuckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S49.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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
Po442 Evaporative Emmison system leak. Heat catalyst egr set malfunctions. Primary and secondary a/c system deficiencies.
I was driving one day when I began to hear a knocking sound on my vehicle. I then took the time to look up the recall on my current vehicle and it had mentioned âRear Suspension Knuckles (24S49): Certain vehicles have defective rear suspension castings that can fail, leading to loss of vehicle…
Pinched weld separation, in dealership for same noise since 2023, yes problem was confirmed by repair shop and engineer from ford, popping sound in front end right side since 2023 at 5400 miles
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Mustangs have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 261 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Ford Mustang?
The most frequent phrase is “front end”, in 37 of 261 complaints, followed by “sway bar” (20).
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