The 2018 Ford Mustang has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,458,659 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 234 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION25V5720002025-09-031,456,417 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or…
Consequence
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…
POWER TRAIN18V2130002018-04-04142 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.
Consequence
Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Mustang vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 12.4" digital instrument cluster. If the ignition is turned off when the transmission is not in PARK, the instrument cluster may not illuminate the PRNDL gear position display and the operator may not…
Consequence
Without a visual or audible warning to the driver that the vehicle is in PARK, the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C21.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
53
1crashes1fires1injuries
POWER TRAIN
40
4crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
26
1crashes1fires1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
21
STRUCTURE:BODY
15
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
7
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
1crashes1fires1injuries
BACK OVER PREVENTION
6
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
5
Total complaints234
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2018 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine sputtered with the check engine warning light illuminated. There was heavy white smoke coming from the tailpipe. Upon arriving at the destination, the vehicle hesitated to restart, and the…”
“While completing a turn at a t-intersection, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of motive power for several seconds, leaving the car stationary in the path of oncoming traffic. The transmission (10r80) failed to engage, a known symptom of internal cdf drum sleeve failure (tsb 24-2254). This…”
“While completing a turn at a t-intersection, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of motive power for several seconds, leaving the car stationary in the path of oncoming traffic. The transmission (10r80) failed to engage, a known symptom of internal cdf drum sleeve failure (tsb 24-2254). This…”
“I was told by my mechanic I have a head gasket leak. Turns out there is a class action lawsuit for my 2.3 ecoboost motor for this coolant intrusion problem. It is a known problem. It is a safety issue as i’ve heard of some engine fires. My car only has 56000 miles on it but it is a 2018 so just…”
“A check engine light turned on and the vehicle was taken to a local dealership. The check engine light was for an engine misfire and was diagnosed further. There was an engine failure due to coolant entering the system. Upon further research, I learned this is a common issue for 2016-2020 ford…”
“The vehicle was subjected to the “ecoboomâ€� due to ford’s lack of care when designing the engine. The car blew the head gasket and now requires an engine rebuild.”
“The contact owns a 2018 ford mustang. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 25v572000 (back over prevention); however, the dealer inspected the rear-view camera, and the camera was found to be functional. However, the contact reported that the camera image…”
“1. Component failed and availability for inspection: the engine assembly block failed due to a manufacturing defect known as "coolant intrusion into the cylinders." the vehicle and the defective engine are currently located at my residence and remain fully available for federal or manufacturer…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Ford Mustang as of
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