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.
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The 2025 Ford Mustang is associated with 14 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is EXTERIOR LIGHTING, accounting for 2 reports (14% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 12 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric, 2.3l 4-cyl, 5l 8-cyl, and 5.2l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 12 to 26 MPG combined. All-electric variants deliver up to 110 MPGe with an estimated range of 320 miles.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 14 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: EXTERIOR LIGHTING (2 / 14%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
- • EPA Certified Range: 12–26 MPG across 12 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 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) | 115 MPGe | 104 MPGe | 110 MPGe | 320 mi | $700 / yr |
| Mustang Mach-E RWD 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 111 MPGe | 103 MPGe | 107 MPGe | 260 mi | $700 / yr |
| Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 110 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 104 MPGe | 300 mi | $750 / yr |
| Mustang Mach-E AWD 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 104 MPGe | 96 MPGe | 100 MPGe | 240 mi | $750 / 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 | 5L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 16 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Mustang | 5L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 15 MPG | 23 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Mustang Dark Horse | 5L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 14 MPG | 22 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 GTD | 5.2L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 10 MPG | 17 MPG | 12 MPG | — | $5,100 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 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% |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Ford Mustang models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Ford Mustang?
Summary of 14 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
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 2025 Ford Mustang problems & component breakdown (11 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Ford Mustang?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
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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."
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 Ford Mustang
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Ford Mustang
How many safety recalls does the 2025 Ford Mustang have?
The 2025 Ford Mustang is associated with 5 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.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA records list 14 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Ford Mustang. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is EXTERIOR LIGHTING, appearing in 2 filings (14% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Ford Mustang?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2025 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.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 Ford Mustang get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 Ford Mustang range from 12 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.
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.