2016 Ford Mustang electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 73 complaints for the 2016 Ford Mustang, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 73 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 32,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 17 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 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 39 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 32,000 miles, and 85% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
25 mph mild frontal collision caused a fire to start in the door panel as identified by the driver and the fire dept. The fire caused a majority of the cabin to burn and the vehicle to become a total loss in under a minute. Front airbags deployed but not side airbags. Electrical system in left door possibly malfunctioned causing a fire, evident by the fire reigniting every time the fire fighter ceased using the fire extinguisher.
While driving in forward and backing up vehicle complete loss of electric power steering. Including warning cel for service advanctrac, hill assist n/a and traction control. This has occurred on multiple occasions and has been take to dealership multiple times. The loss of power steering is extremely dangerous and almost impossible to control vehicle. 3 times on city streets while turning and 4 times on driveway.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ford Mustang
- Engine 84 complaints
- Backover prevention 54 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints
- Body & structure 29 complaints
- Latches & locks 27 complaints
- Fuel system 21 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints