2013 Ford Mustang air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 145 complaints for the 2013 Ford Mustang, 45% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 145 45% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 25,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 25,000 miles, and 90% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
On february 24, 2013, I was involved in a "fender bender" in my brand new 2013 ford mustang where I was traveling approximately 15 MPH. Although the collision was minor, and the damage to the front end was minimal, the airbags deployed. The driver's side front and side panel airbags both deployed. The front air bag severely burned me when it exploded out upon impact. I have photographs of the burns that I have suffered as the result of the air bag deployment, as well as the damage to the car.
Takata recall - recall recieved may 2015. Notice continues to carry the notation that the remedy not yet available. Taking a year to make parts available seems extreme and I don't wish to continue driving an unsafe car.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Ford Mustang
- Drivetrain & axles 47 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints