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2018 FORD MUSTANG Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Ford Mustang. This model year has 180 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Engine Problems.

180
Complaints
8
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Injuries
β€”
Deaths
4
Recalls

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Worst 2018 Ford Mustang Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
58
complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
Fires:1
Injuries:1
#2
43
complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:4
#3
30
complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
Fires:1
Injuries:1

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Ford Mustang. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Engine Problems5811β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain434β€”β€”
Electrical Faults3011β€”
Uncategorized Issues20β€”β€”β€”
Structural Problems15β€”β€”β€”
Door Lock Issues12β€”β€”β€”
Back Over Prevention11β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System711β€”
Brake System51β€”β€”
Steering Defects41β€”β€”
Wheel Issues31β€”β€”
Lane Departure2β€”β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Tire Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper2β€”β€”β€”
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB2β€”β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions22β€”β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures1β€”β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration1β€”β€”β€”
Suspension Failures1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Showing 180 most recent complaints

Transmission / DrivetrainApr 19, 2026

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 (TS…

Engine ProblemsApr 17, 2026

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 …

Engine ProblemsApr 15, 2026

The vehicle was subjected to the β€œecoboom” due to Ford’s lack of care when designing the engine. The car blew the head gasket and now requires an engine rebuild.

Engine ProblemsApr 13, 2026

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…

Back Over PreventionMar 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact state…

Back Over PreventionMar 24, 2026

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 tha…

Engine ProblemsMar 20, 2026

When driving the car, the engine temperature light came on, pulled the car over to let it cool down, when cooled, drove home and looked in the engine compartment, found the coolant reservoir empty, filled it with proper coolant, next day the engine light came on, took to O'Reilly…

Electrical FaultsMar 10, 2026

Touch screen system has completely stopped turning on (and wont turn on) any time the outside temperature drops below about 70 degrees fahrenheit. Per online research this is a common, known issue and given that this prevents the use of key saftey features such as the backup came…

Engine ProblemsJan 28, 2026

Engine stopped working while traveling down a major interstate. Upon further inspection, the engine (EcoBoost) was defective and had to be replaced at my expense. This type of engine is known to have a manufacturing defect and was barely out of warranty. Ford would not replace th…

Steering DefectsJan 28, 2026

Recall

Engine ProblemsJan 10, 2026

Random/multiple misfires and cyl 3 misfire (P0300 and P0303). Mechanic used a borescope and found coolant on the walls; visible coolant intrusion in cylinder 3. Coolant has gotten to low levels. Very rough cold start. Mechanic highly recommends to get the engine replaced.

Uncategorized IssuesDec 31, 2025

Transmission would hesitate and jerk very aggressively. If trying to accelerate, the car wouldn’t move at all. Constantly jerking or pulling forward very hard when shifting from park to drive or even while trying to accelerate. Problems started occurring near 30k miles. The probl…

Transmission / DrivetrainπŸ’₯ CrashDec 31, 2025

I was driving down the road in my 2018 Mustang ecoboost. When all of the sudden slowing down it locked the rear wheels up. I slid off the road and fortunately I didn’t hit anything but it did pop my side skirt off in the rear of the car. Thankfully the person behind me reacted in…

Back Over PreventionDec 22, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse (R), the rear-view camera screen displayed a cloudy image. The vehicle was not diagnos…

Back Over PreventionDec 16, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that occasionally the rearview camera displayed a black screen w…

Uncategorized IssuesDec 8, 2025

The vehicle is subject to NHTSA Safety Recall 25V572 (Manufacturer Recall Number 25S89) regarding the rear-view camera wiring harness. The manufacturer has notified owners of the safety risk but indicates that the remedy parts are currently unavailable and has failed to provide a…

Engine ProblemsNov 28, 2025

My 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost experienced sudden engine failure at 70,915 miles. The dealership documented misfire codes P0300, P0301, and P0316, which match the known 2.3L EcoBoost coolant-intrusion defect. This defect causes loss of power, rough operation, misfires, and potenti…

Electrical FaultsNov 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehi…

Transmission / DrivetrainOct 22, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly came to a stop while attempting to shift to second gear. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact stated that the failure had been recurri…

Uncategorized IssuesOct 10, 2025

Rear camera safety recall. I've contacted the local dealerships of Galpin Ford and Santa Monica Ford to fix and been denied. This recall is over 1-month now, and they say they do not have the parts to fix and cannot help. This is affecting my safety and a financial inconvenience.…

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2018 Ford Mustang.

Recalls for 2018 Ford Mustang

4 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2018 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.

18E035000Invalid Date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

17V814000Invalid Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

18V213000Apr 4, 2018
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

25V572000Apr 9, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

2018 Ford Mustang β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Ford Mustang reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2018 Ford Mustang has 180 NHTSA owner complaints, 8 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Engine Problems (58 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Mustang?β–Ύ

#1: Engine Problems (58 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (43 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (30 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Ford Mustang?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2018 Ford Mustang?β–Ύ

The 2018 Ford Mustang has 8 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 180 total NHTSA complaints. 5 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2018 Ford Mustang have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2018 Ford Mustang. The largest issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2018 Ford Mustang?β–Ύ

The 2018 Ford Mustang has severe issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Engine Problems 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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