2013 Ford Mustang engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 23 complaints for the 2013 Ford Mustang, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 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 19 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford mustang. While driving 45 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull the vehicle off the roadway before it erupted in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a fire report. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
Increasing speed to merge onto kellogg in wichita, kansas westbound from oliver and transmission began to jerk, then in a very short time span, about 2-3 seconds, entire vehicle shut down. Dealer did some repair work but the car has had numerous electrical incidents including failing to start, shutdowns, failure of pass side window to go all the way down, failure of climate control causing fogged windows, speakers shorting out, trunk opening on its own, and so forth.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Ford Mustang
- Air bags 145 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 47 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints