Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Ford Mustang has 6 recalls, 269 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
269
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V001000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Geo...
18V046000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Geor...
15V319000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT ve...
12V190000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPL...
21V081000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010...
21E013000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2013 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Mustang. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: ... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED IT RANDOMLY SHIFTS INTO FIRST GEAR ALMOST CAUSING AND ACCIDENT/. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Unexpected downshift to first while driving between 40 mph to 65 mph can lead to complete loss of cr... |
| Nov 14, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2013 Mustang V6, 6R80 Automatic Transmission. Lead frame is failing, I am getting code P0720. My vin... |
| Jun 24, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The failed Transmission Lead Frame is causing the car to shift to first gear unexpectedly which can ... |
| Apr 8, 2024 | ENGINE | The coolant reservoir on my vehicle has been replaced now 4 times with the first time being under 50... |
| Mar 26, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving on the interstate the steering control module stopped working resulting in total loss ... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | STEERING | When starting the vehicle when cold, power steering assist fault appears on the gauge cluster. Ther... |
| Oct 4, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at high speeds, the vehi... |
| Sep 21, 2023 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Was going 25mph on a straight dry road, 2 traction control lights popped up and an alert saying Adva... |
| Jul 27, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The 2013 Mustang (with 67,071 miles) transmission (6R80) downshifted to 1st gear at highway speeds e... |
| May 18, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My car shakes and after awhile of braking , it cuts off and when I get gas it doesn’t want to start. |
| Mar 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2013 Ford mustang stalls and completely shuts down losing all power. Recall was not issued for my vi... |
| Mar 3, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My 2013 Ford mustang 2dr coupe is stalling losing power and engine is completely shutting down while... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Mustang. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor outside the... |
| Feb 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Goes into neutral at times ,acceleration from a stop going thru a intersection and then into neutral... |
| Nov 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | I bought this car through carvana. They mentioned it had no issues, after 6 months of driving I noti... |
| Sep 27, 2022 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | My son was driving and noticed a stiffness in the steering along with an occasional intermittent “ c... |
| Sep 6, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle suddenly downshifted on it's own from highway speed and set several malfunction indicator la... |