2007 Ford Mustang Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 615 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,568miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 Ford Mustang, 1% of the 615 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,568 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is the second time in two years of ownership that the front hood has almost popped all the way open was driving on the interstate. It did not open fully but was caught by the latch !”
NHTSA complaint #10280127, filed 2009-08, 13,568 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. While driving 40 MPH, the hood unlatched causing the front windshield to fracture. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10669148, filed 2014-12, 102,000 miles“2007 Ford Mustang. Consumer states problem with water leak coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The consumer stated water was pouring in the vehicle down through the firewall and damaging the rugs, liners, dashboard and all the electrical wires. The consumer went to the dealer several times and each time he was told the moldings were loose, but never repaired the damage. The consumer stated he has not been able to start the vehicle for over a year due the damage caused to the electrical system. Also, the door handle has been broken for the past two years.”
NHTSA complaint #10393213, filed 2011-03Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 12 | 6% |
| 2017 | 29 | 11% |
| 2016 | 27 | 7% |
| 2015 | 21 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Mustang
348 complaintsBody and structure
51 complaintsVehicle speed control
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsTires
28 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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