2010 Ford Mustang Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Ford Mustang, 4% of the 261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 1 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.
“I was driving on freeway i10 , exit ramp 4th street santa monica , and the driver airbag deployed and belt stocked. Explosion with no impact.no collision. Was driving at 20 miles a hour or maybe less . Was very scary and get left arms and hand injured . My insurance review and pay for replacement of airbag . But since then , I had no car for 3 weeks , cannot go to work after injuries , under disability loss of wage . Car now has a constant red light engine , electronics system seems messed up with 100 defects signals . …”
NHTSA complaint #10717806, filed 2015-05, 66,000 miles“Pcm- engine begins to chug and stall at a stop/idle until engine completely shuts off. Must place in park, turn off ignition and restart ignition/car; driving safety hazard to have car shutting down in bumper to bumper traffic, at every stop sign, every stop light, and every time of idling.”
NHTSA complaint #10914115, filed 2016-10, 70,000 miles“On interstate I-12 heading west at 70 miles per hour approaching abita exit, car killed and coasted to side in alot of traffic and would not start, almost got rear ended, would not restart, towed to Ford (supreme Ford) dealer in slidell, la. Very dangerous conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10648517, filed 2014-10, 63,000 miles“The check engine light came n then the radio came it won't turn off the heat will not turn off stays on continuous goes off for 3 seconds and come back on by itself”
NHTSA complaint #11163972, filed 2018-12, 109,000 miles“The 2010 Ford Mustang has the phone button that is for hands free wireless connection that does not work. The feature is designed into the car and the consumer thinks that by buying this car you can drive safely hands free but that is not the case.”
NHTSA complaint #10325776, filed 2010-04, 210 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 10163573Jul 2, 2019Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer…
- 10156877Feb 7, 2019Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer…
- 10155565Feb 7, 2019Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer…
- 10038965Apr 1, 2011Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. This is a software problem.
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 25% |
| 2025 | 5 | 26% |
| 2024 | 40 | 48% |
| 2023 | 5 | 33% |
| 2022 | 7 | 14% |
| 2021 | 6 | 11% |
| 2020 | 26 | 21% |
| 2019 | 32 | 21% |
| 2018 | 31 | 16% |
| 2017 | 34 | 13% |
| 2016 | 73 | 19% |
| 2015 | 68 | 15% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 18 | 7% |
| 2012 | 21 | 4% |
| 2011 | 24 | 5% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 15 | 4% |
| 2007 | 33 | 5% |
| 2006 | 31 | 7% |
| 2005 | 225 | 32% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 10 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 8% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 17 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 37 | 6% |
| 1994 | 22 | 6% |
| 1993 | 31 | 31% |
| 1992 | 29 | 42% |
| 1991 | 31 | 40% |
| 1990 | 35 | 41% |
| 1989 | 46 | 42% |
| 1988 | 56 | 52% |
| 1987 | 17 | 45% |
| 1986 | 11 | 37% |
| 1985 | 3 | 19% |
| 1984 | 9 | 50% |
| 1983 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Mustang
179 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology