2015 Ford Mustang engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 51 complaints for the 2015 Ford Mustang, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 24,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 24,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford mustang. When the air conditioner was activated, a foreign object projected out of the vent. The contact sustained injuries to the eyes that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer informed the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
Throttle body failing at 60k, ford has TSB for 2016+ mustang throttle bodies with same issue, not 2015. Code p2112. Vehicle randomly goes into limp mode at anywhere from 10MPH to 60MPH. Happened 3 times in the last 2 weeks including twice in the last two days.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Ford Mustang
- Electrical system 67 complaints
- Brakes 52 complaints
- Body & structure 45 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 43 complaints
- Backover prevention 42 complaints
- Lighting 42 complaints
- Fuel system 32 complaints
- Air bags 23 complaints