2010 Ford Mustang Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,080miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Ford Mustang, 1% of the 261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,080 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.
“The rear tail lights say on full intensity (the same intensity as if braking). When the ignition is off, the tail lights remain on full intensity. When the brake pedal depressed, the light intensity remains on full with no change. They do not turn off. However, the lights respond properly to the turn signals (same lights used), by sequentially alternating inside light traveling to the outside, as the Mustang tail lights are a three light sequence on each side, left and right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10546742, filed 2013-10, 62,150 miles“The operating frequencies of pwm (pulse width modulation) LED's (light emitting diode) is to low for some viewers! This is a very real condition known as flicker fusion or critical fusion frequency and does not have the same effect on all viewers. A recall is needed to fix this travesty that has gotten out of control. It started with cadillac's srx around 2000, now in 2010 Ford and volkswagen have gone overboard and just about all the vehicles they build are operating at this dangerous and deadly frequency. The operating frequency needs to be >2500 hertz, I did test this! …”
NHTSA complaint #10354331, filed 2010-09, 10 miles“Led use is missing the appropriate level of rigger for correct human factors! The operating frequencies of pwm (pulse width modulation) LED's (light emitting diode) is to low for some viewers! This is a very real condition known as flicker fusion or critical fusion frequency and does not have the same effect on all viewers. The lamps look as if they are all over the roadway and completely out of control! It is just about impossible to drive at night due to this!!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10370781, filed 2010-12Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 25% |
| 2024 | 8 | 9% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 42 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 11 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 16 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 14 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 16 | 15% |
| 1987 | 5 | 13% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Mustang
179 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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