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The 2024 Ford Mustang is associated with 73 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 11 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 16 reports (22% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 14 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric, 2.3l 4-cyl, and 5l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 26 MPG combined. All-electric variants deliver up to 106 MPGe with an estimated range of 320 miles.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 73 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 11 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (16 / 22%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 5 crash / 0 fire / 2 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 17–26 MPG across 14 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2024 Ford Mustang?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 111 MPGe 100 MPGe 106 MPGe 320 mi $700 / yr
Mustang Mach-E RWD 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 106 MPGe 98 MPGe 102 MPGe 250 mi $750 / yr
Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 103 MPGe 94 MPGe 99 MPGe 300 mi $750 / yr
Mustang Mach-E AWD 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 95 MPGe 88 MPGe 91 MPGe 230 mi $850 / yr
Mustang Mach-E GT 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 95 MPGe 85 MPGe 90 MPGe 280 mi $850 / yr
Mustang Mach-E Rally 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 90 MPGe 81 MPGe 86 MPGe 265 mi $900 / yr
Mustang 2.3L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd 22 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Mustang Performance Package 2.3L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Mustang 5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Mustang 5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Mustang 5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Mustang 5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 14 MPG 23 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Mustang Dark Horse 5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 14 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Mustang Dark Horse 5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 14 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2024 Ford Mustang provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 320 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2024 Ford Mustang?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
Mach-E BEV SUV AWD 8.6%
Mach-E BEV SUV RWD 9.5%
C RWD 7.9%
2 DR RWD 7.9%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Ford Mustang models.
View complete 2024 Ford Mustang crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2024 Ford Mustang?

Summary of 73 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
73
Crash Reports
5
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
2
Total Injuries
4

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 16 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 complaints
Engine 4 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION 3 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2024 Ford Mustang problems & component breakdown (36 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2024 Ford Mustang?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #23V800000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the brake pedal and bracket assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S61.
NHTSA Campaign #26V418000 Active Recall
Affected Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.
NHTSA Campaign #25V546000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.
View all 2024 Ford Mustang recalls & campaign history (11 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2024 Ford Mustang

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2024 Ford Mustang

How many safety recalls does the 2024 Ford Mustang have?

The 2024 Ford Mustang is associated with 11 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2024 Ford Mustang?

NHTSA records list 73 consumer defect complaints for the 2024 Ford Mustang. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 16 filings (22% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2024 Ford Mustang?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2024 Ford Mustang earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 3 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2024 Ford Mustang get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2024 Ford Mustang range from 17 to 26 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.