2009 Ford Mustang Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Ford Mustang, 3% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,650 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.
“During safety inspection dealer discovered right ball joint had failed. And right stabilizer rod was rotted away. Dealer replaced both parts. Car was at 20,000 miles at time of this replacement. And no longer under warranty!”
NHTSA complaint #10477150, filed 2012-09, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 for Mustang. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to a repair shop to have the brakes inspected, the repair shop discovered that the front ball joints were failing.the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that they were aware of the problems with the ball joints on this model vehicle. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10456496, filed 2012-04, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Mustang. While the contact was having his vehicle examined by the dealer for a minor crash, he was informed that the driver side ball joint was experiencing premature wear for the age of the vehicle. There were no prior warning signs. The current and failure mileages were 12000.”
NHTSA complaint #10290230, filed 2009-10, 12,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Mustang. While parked, the contact placed the gear shifter into drive and the vehicle suddenly accelerated without depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostics, where the technicians stated that the tp sensor of the throttle body needed to be replaced because it fractured. In addition, the gear kit and bearings were replaced. The metal filings from the rear axle assembly were also cleaned. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10418363, filed 2011-08, 20,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 25 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 20 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 6% |
| 2003 | 9 | 6% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 14 | 8% |
| 1996 | 22 | 9% |
| 1995 | 34 | 6% |
| 1994 | 17 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Mustang
135 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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