Owner-reported complaints naming the body or structure system, filed with NHTSA
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Body & structure reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 5, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
5%
of 359 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1
What this page shows
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2014 Ford Mustang submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 17 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming body or structure
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Body & structure
Filed May 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, water leaked into the doors. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The contact stated that while it was snowing the water in the door would freeze. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the contact refused to leave the vehicle at the dealer, and the contact declined to pay for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 129,983.
NHTSA ID
11659027
Incident
Aug 15, 2021
Mileage
129,983 mi
Body & structure
Filed May 7, 2023
My clutch pedal went out before a moth of ower ship, my transmission 3rd gear went out before a month of owner ship, my bumper second time flying off on me 2nd month of owner ship.
NHTSA ID
11520852
Incident
May 7, 2023
Body & structure
Filed Jun 10, 2021
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the hood was rusting. The vehicle was taken to local dealer where it was diagnosed with nothing to be replaced. The dealer was unable to assist until the hood was rusted all the way through. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 15,300.
NHTSA ID
11420428
Incident
Aug 6, 2018
Mileage
15,300 mi
Body & structure
Filed Dec 1, 2020
ALUMINUM HOOD CORROSION CAUSING PAINT TO BUBBLE AND CRACK
NHTSA ID
11377262
Incident
Apr 2, 2019
Body & structure
Filed Jun 21, 2019
WHEN I WASH THE CAR WATER GO IN TO THE FIRE WALL BEHIND THE DOORS DOESN'T DRAIN OR WHEN IT RAINS ITS THE SAME PROBLEM, WATER INSIDE THE FIRE WALL BEHIND THE DOORS I TOOK THE CAR TO MY DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THE SAY THERE ITS NOTHING THEY CAN DO
NHTSA ID
11221702
Incident
Jun 21, 2019
Mileage
15,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jun 1, 2019
RUST ON HOOD, ALREADY DOCUMENTED AT FRIENDSHIP FORD IN LENOIR, NC. THIS CAR IS TAKEN CARE OF VERY WELL WITH REGULAR WASHING AND WAXING, WE WERE ALMOST SICK TO OUR STOMACH TO FIND RUST WITH SO FEW MILES AND ON AN ALUMINUM HOOD AT THAT. WE WERE REALLY SHOCKED WHEN WE WERE TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT PERFORATED. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL PEOPLE IN THE FIELD AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN ALUMINUM PERFORATE DUE TO RUST. I HOPE FORD MOTOR CO. WILL DO THE RIGHT THING AND FIX THESE PROBLEMS THAT THEY ALREADY KNOW EXIST. MY SELF AND MANY OTHER LOYAL CUSTOMERS ARE LEFT WITH A DEFLATED FEELING TOWARD A COMPANY WE ONCE ADMIRED THE WORKMANSHIP OF AND WHERE QUALITY WAS ALWAYS JOB 1. THANK YOU FOR HEARING MY CONCERNS, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM
NHTSA ID
11217219
Incident
May 1, 2019
Mileage
30,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Mar 8, 2018
WATER CONSTANTLY LEAKS INTO BOTH REAR QUARTER PANELS. THIS WATER FREEZES IN THE WINTER CAUSING FROZEN WATER TO BANG AGAINST QUARTER PANEELS.
NHTSA ID
11076929
Incident
Mar 8, 2018
Mileage
5,600 mi
Body & structure
Filed Nov 13, 2017
THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER SLOSHING AROUND IN THE REAR PORTION OF THIS CAR. IT IS A CONVERTIBLE AND IT HAS ACCUMULATED WATER IN THE WELL WHERE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP GOES WHEN IT HAS BEEN LOWERED. SOME OF THIS WATER HAS MIGRATED INTO THE REAR SEAT AREA AND THE CARPET HAS BEEN SOAKING WET. THIS WATER DOES NOT DRAIN OUT AND IT CAN BE HEARD SLOSHING AROUND WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
NHTSA ID
11045725
Incident
Apr 1, 2017
Mileage
22,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jul 17, 2016
PAINT BUBBLING UP ON THE ALUMINUM HOOD , THE CAR IS A 2014 FORD CAN DO A BETTER JOB
NHTSA ID
10885377
Incident
Jul 17, 2016
Mileage
57,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Apr 19, 2016
I OWN A 2014 FORD MUSTANG AND THE PAINT ON THE ALUMINUM HOOD HAS FAILED IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE AFFECTED AREA AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS ADVISED ME THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THE MUSTANGS. DESPITE THIS KNOWN DEFECT, FORD HAS REFUSED TO ADDRESS ANY REPAIR.
NHTSA ID
10860292
Incident
Feb 29, 2016
Mileage
52,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Apr 7, 2016
DRIVING VEHICLE IN STOP AND GO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, LANE OPENED TO MERGE ON ANOTHER HIGHWAY WHEN ACCELERATION BEGAN THE FRONT AIR SPOILER (PLASTIC COVER UNDER ENGINE)BECAME UNHINGED FROM FRONT SUPPORTS AND HIT THE ROAD SURFACE AND BEGAN TO THROW SMALL ROCKS FROM THE SURFACE OF THE ROAD.
NHTSA ID
10854220
Incident
Sep 4, 2015
Mileage
30,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Mar 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. AFTER EVERY RAIN, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS LEAKING WATER THAT TRAVELED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE WATER CREATED MOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,500. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
NHTSA ID
10849757
Incident
Mar 31, 2015
Mileage
15,500 mi
AirbagsBody & structure
Filed Mar 10, 2016
TAKATA RECALL ///PAINT PEELING AND BULBING
NHTSA ID
10845904
Incident
Sep 18, 2013
Body & structure
Filed Jun 15, 2015
PAINT IS BUBBLING ON FRONT LIP OF HOOD. THERE IS ALSO A SMALL SPOT ON THE ROOF BUT UNKNOWN IF IT IS RELATED TO THE PROBLEM. HOOD IS MADE OF ALUMINUM AND FORD APPARENTLY KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM SINCE THEY ISSUED A TSB IN 2004 ON THIS VERY SUBJECT. THEY WON'T COVER THE FIX BECAUSE OF MILEAGE BUT THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH MILEAGE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY IRON CONTAMINATION AT THE FACTORY BEFORE THE CAR WAS PAINTED.
NHTSA ID
10725373
Incident
May 15, 2015
Mileage
36,500 mi
AirbagsBody & structureEngine
Filed Sep 17, 2014
Crash reported1 injury reported
THE CAR WAS MAKING A DRY PASS BY AT A DRAG STRIP (NON RACING) WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IGNITION CUT OFF, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. CAR HIT REAR QUARTER PANEL AND THEN HIT THE FRONT TIRE AND SUSPENSION RIPPING THE FRONT BUMPER OFF. DRIVER WAS INJURED BUT NOT BAD. HAD CAR TOWED TO A FORD DEALER, WHERE WE WERE TOLD WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $4,000 TO HAVE A FORD REPRESENATIVE LOOK AT, TO DETERMINE CAUSE FOR THE CAR TO SHUT OFF AND AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOY. *TR
NHTSA ID
10636914
Incident
May 6, 2014
Mileage
3,800 mi
Body & structure
Filed May 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER ENTERED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DURING RAINY WEATHER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200.
NHTSA ID
10587286
Incident
Jan 30, 2014
Mileage
200 mi
Body & structurePowertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Feb 8, 2014
FAILURE OF FRONT DRIVERS SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, FAILURE OF DRIVESHAFT, FAILURE OF REAR END AND SUSPENSION. SYMPTOMS' LOWER CONTROL ARM- BANGING NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE STRUT HAD NO FLUID. DRIVESHAFT BANGING NOISE AS IF THE SHAFT SPLINES HAD STRIPPED OR CV JOINT LOOSE FAILURE WAS CAUGHT BEFORE IT DAMAGED THE CAR. REAR END, WHINING NOISE AND BANGING NOISE FROM SUSPENSION UPON TAKE OFF, MANUAL TRANS CAR. EVENTUAL LOCK UP OF REAR END. CAR UNCONTROLLABLE WONDERING FROM REAR OF CAR. FORD ONLY RECOGNIZES THE CONTROL ARM AS AN ISSUE, AND HAS A RECALL. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS TO FORD FOR THE DRIVESHAFT AND REAR END ISSUES. V6 AND V8 CARS WITH MANUAL TRANS. *TR
NHTSA ID
10563466
Incident
Dec 23, 2013
Mileage
300 mi
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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