2020 Ford Mustang engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 28 complaints for the 2020 Ford Mustang, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 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 10 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 69,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle was jerking and shaking uncontrollably. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred increasingly while driving on the interstate. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence. Then the vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic convertor and active grill shutter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Ford Mustang
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 24 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints