2007 Ford Mustang Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 615 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Ford Mustang, 2% of the 615 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My Ford Mustang 2007 began to have difficulty turning while the air conditioner is turned on, out of the parked position upon initial crank of vehicle. I've taken this vehicle to the diablo Ford dealership for inspection & test over the course of 1 week. They've repaired several parts however, none of which have resolved this issue and there is a major safety concern. After leaving the dealership the first upon alleged completion of this problem I almost turned into another vehicle trying to get the wheel to turn while the AC was on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10470219, filed 2012-08, 56,000 miles“Purchased the vehicle out of the showroom although it had 81 miles on it. On my 3rd day with 240 miles on it, the power steering pump stopped working. I had the car serviced and the replaced the pump. The next day, I noticed the car pulling to the left and the steering wheel was off center, also to the left. I have an appt to deal with the new issue. I also notice that the car is very skittish on bumps, I dont know if thats due to the large tires (18) or not.”
NHTSA complaint #10192797, filed 2007-06, 241 miles“2007 Ford Mustang gt has intermittent braking problems, it pulled hard right/left. I have been to the dealership where I purchased the vehicle twice, the first time they felt it and cut the rotors. The second time they said they could not duplicate problem. I went to another dealership, who determined this car should go to engineering ,and probably should be bought back. At the time the service manager drove it the vehicle was all over the road. I contacted Ford customer service on several occasions, most recent on 06/15/07, and they were supposed to contact me, nothing done as of yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #10193749, filed 2007-06, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while turning at various speeds, the contact suddenly lost control of the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that a clanking noise was heard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 111,117.”
NHTSA complaint #10562968, filed 2014-02, 111,117 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. While driving a highway rate of speed, there was a strong vibration coming from the steering wheel. The steering wheel jerked to the right and caused the contact to crash into a concrete barrier and a sign. A police report was filed. The driver sustained neck pains and back pains that required medical treatment. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard by the insurance company and to an authorized dealer to determine the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10784940, filed 2015-10, 100,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 33% |
| 2022 | 8 | 16% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 3% |
| 2015 | 18 | 4% |
| 2014 | 22 | 6% |
| 2013 | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 25 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 5% |
| 1998 | 22 | 9% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 30 | 5% |
| 1994 | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 3 | 17% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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