2007 FORD MUSTANG Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Ford Mustang. This model year has 615 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2007 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Structural Problems
Unintended Acceleration
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Ford Mustang. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 348 | 25 | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 51 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 43 | 12 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 35 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 33 | — | 3 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 25 | 5 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 22 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 21 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 20 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 19 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 15 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| None | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Diesel | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Ford Mustang. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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Remote services turned off traction control during a snow storm, and caused the throttle to get struck open.
The vehicle has experienced repeated and ongoing electrical system failures, including chronic battery drain that causes the vehicle to fail to start, erratic HVAC operation where controls do not function as intended, and persistent water intrusion into the doors and interior are…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear seat belts were inoperable. The contact stated that the seat belts failed function and latch properly. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The man…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from an unknown location with the vehicle turned off. The contact became aware that the battery was completely drained. No warning lights were illu…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. The contact received two unknown recall repair notifications for the driver’s and the passenger’s frontal air bags. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the unknown recall repairs were performed. The contact stated that when the vehicle wa…
when took the car for Pa. state inspection. was told it couldnt pass because of the struts in front end were bad and mustang where known for that and at the time the mileage was low, it now as 38000 plus miles,that was a couple of years ago that I was told that.mileage at that t…
Driving down the road (luckily 4 lanes with a turning lane in middle)...the car shuts off & I'm rolling. I roll to the middle lane, apply brakes. And I put in park & restart. This has happened NUMEROUS TIMES. It happens when I take off or sharp turn. It shouldn't do this.
there was a recall for my airbag in may of 2015, i purchased the vehicle in june of 2015. in october of 2015 i was involved in a serious MVA. my airbag did not deploy properly and the metal shards cut my face open. along with the faulty airbag my seatbelt did not lock up properly…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact indicated that when the accelerator pedal was slightly depressed the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was taken to …
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V001000 (Air Bags) and 15V319000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V001000 (Air Bags) and 15V319000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact has st…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 15V319000 (Air Bags) and 19V001000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
A complete failure of the electrical system due to a design flaw where a main electrical wire harness inside the firewall on the drivers side fills up with water over time and soaks the wire harness causing a complete failure of the car to operate. This leading to a breakdown in …
The contact's son owned a 2007 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while her son was accelerating from a stop, another vehicle had crashed on the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's son was knocked unconscious and taken to the lo…
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the door panel detached from the driver’s and passenger’s side door. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was diagnosed with needing the driver’s and passenger’s door panels replaced. The vehicle was…
THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A CONCRETE WALL. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS THE CONTACTS DAUGHTER. DU…
THERE'S A CHRONIC HESITATION WHEN YOU PUSH THE ACCELERATOR FROM A YIELD/MERGE TYPE SITUATION AT LOW-SPEED. IT'S NOT EVERY TIME BUT MANY TIMES. TODAY I WAS GOING AROUND A CAR THAT WAS SITTING IN THE ROAD WITH IT'S FLASHERS ON (IE DOUBLE PARKED) AND THERE WAS A CAR IN THE OTHER L…
I HAVE 4 MUSTANGS- 85LX AND AN,05-06-07 4,0S THE 3 0? HAVE WATER LEAKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, WATER COMES IN AND ENDS UP IN BACK SEAT PANEL. I LOOKED UP EVERYTHING ONLINE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND IM NOT! THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. IT IS NOT THE WINDOW IT'S COMING IN FROM SOMEW…
IN, MO-CITY-STREET-PARKED, I HAVE 4 STANGS -85LX AND 3 OTHERS, 05-06-07- AND IN THE (05-06-07 ) ALL 3 LEAK WATER INTO THE CARS PASSENGERS SIDE.. I CHECKED EVERYTHING DRAIN VENTS DRAIN SACK AND IF IT RAINS! I END UP WITH 3-4-5 INCHES OF WATER IN THE CAR. 85 IS THE ONLY ONE THAT…
AS I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH/HOUR I HEAR A SLIGHT POPPING NOISE COME FROM THE FROM PASSENGER TIRE AND THEN FOLLOWED THE TIRES PRESSURE DASH LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AT MY FIRST OPPORTUNITY. MY TURE HAD GONE COMPLETELY FLAT WITH OUT HITTING ANY BUMPS OR PO…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Ford Mustang.
Recalls for 2007 Ford Mustang
9 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Ford Mustang. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2007 Ford Mustang — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Ford Mustang reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2007 Ford Mustang has 615 NHTSA owner complaints, 46 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (348 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Mustang?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (348 complaints). #2: Structural Problems (51 complaints). #3: Unintended Acceleration (43 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Ford Mustang?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Ford Mustang?▾
The 2007 Ford Mustang has 46 crash-related complaints and 5 fire reports out of 615 total NHTSA complaints. 40 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Ford Mustang have any recalls?▾
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Ford Mustang. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Ford Mustang?▾
The 2007 Ford Mustang has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Ford Mustang reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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