2009 Ford Mustang Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Ford Mustang, 4% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“I have a Ford Mustang 2009 v-6, I was in 2nd gear accelerating to pass someone, and gas pedal stuck to floor,could not do anything, put it in neutral, still did it. I finally turned engine off and everything was ok. Scared me, I am afraid to drive the car. Call dealership, says it does not know why.”
NHTSA complaint #10292828, filed 2009-11, 20,000 miles“Servo on transmission pushed snap out of retaining groove causing loss of transmission fluid while driving at speed.servo pushed out of trans,car acted like it was in neutral than lurched ahead almost caused an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11278023, filed 2019-11, 119,222 miles“The clutch/flywheel/ and or other components of the drive train/engine/transmission connection are faulty and are known to fail for the 2007-2009 Shelby Ford Mustang GT 500 as documented in the numerous Ford Technical Service Bullitens (TSB). This vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Late this summer (2023), I was driving this vehicle with my kids in the car and attempting to merge on the entry ramp for the expressway. I experienced a sudden loss of acceleration and the RPMs immediately redlined . I had to pull over to the shoulder of the expressway so I would not be rear-ended. …”
NHTSA complaint #11554858, filed 2023-11“I rented a car from thrifty in seattle, and was assigned an almost new Mustang. I found it extremely difficult to brake with my left foot without also hitting the accelerator. The pedals were very close and almost same height. I considered the car undriveable. I exchanged it asap, no surprise to thrifty.”
NHTSA complaint #10317468, filed 2010-03“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Mustang. While shifting from third into fourth gear, the rpms suddenly surged all the way up, decreased to 6,000 rpms, and finally surged all the way back up again. The contact had to place the vehicle into neutral in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle is currently being diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 1,000. Updated 12/07/09. The consumer stated the accelerator pedal became stuck on the floor mat. Updated 12/08/09”
NHTSA complaint #10279300, filed 2009-08, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10055062Jan 1, 2014Ford: due to vehicles, with carbon fiber clutches, a chatter or moan/groan noise is heard while making sharp turns, at low speed and is characteristic of heavy duty/racing type…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10032615Apr 1, 2010Ford: some vehicles (shelby gt 500) may exhibit the following clutch/transmission symptoms: hard to disengage or engage 1st and reverse, hard to shift any gear, vehicle creeps…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 3 | 15% |
| 2024 | 10 | 12% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 9 | 16% |
| 2020 | 26 | 21% |
| 2019 | 28 | 18% |
| 2018 | 46 | 23% |
| 2017 | 22 | 8% |
| 2016 | 29 | 8% |
| 2015 | 42 | 10% |
| 2014 | 30 | 8% |
| 2013 | 48 | 18% |
| 2012 | 177 | 38% |
| 2011 | 200 | 43% |
| 2010 | 13 | 5% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 30 | 9% |
| 2007 | 35 | 6% |
| 2006 | 32 | 8% |
| 2005 | 25 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 8% |
| 2003 | 15 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 16 | 9% |
| 2000 | 40 | 13% |
| 1999 | 25 | 12% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 29 | 16% |
| 1996 | 25 | 10% |
| 1995 | 57 | 9% |
| 1994 | 50 | 14% |
| 1993 | 5 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 9% |
| 1991 | 9 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Mustang
135 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
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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