2010 Ford Mustang Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Ford Mustang, 5% of the 261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 entire rear differential had to be rebuild. My ABS module had to be replaced as soon as the car went out of warranty. At least one wheel bearing had to be replaced. Poor tire wear was a result of the rear differential failing and poor quality tires. All four tires were replaced at 35,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10512106, filed 2013-05, 15,000 miles“On oct 27, 2014 I was traveling out of town onto our local highway. As I accelerated from 40 MPH to the 65 MPH speed limit the gas pedal continued to rapidly depress to the floor sending me up to 80 MPH until I depressed the clutch. At that point the engine RPM skyrocketed, so I turned off the car, applied the brakes and pulled off to the side of the road. It was a frightening experience! I thought it was just caused by the gas pedal getting stuck under my new floor mat, but then happened 2 more times in the past 6 months, so I knew it was a mechanical problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10689605, filed 2015-02, 21,300 miles“Bought a 2010 Mustang gt500 convertible on feb 18 2010. Since then I have had two of the same issues with problems shifting the transmission to second gear and fifth gear. It is in the shop now for the second time trying to fix this problem. Also, in march, my vehicle was struck by a car from the rear with no airbag deployment. The car was in the Ford service shop getting the transmission checked before the work was done on the car to fix the rear bumper. (the transmission had an issue before the wreck). …”
NHTSA complaint #10346129, filed 2010-07, 12,800 miles“I purchased a 2010 Ford Mustang v6 coupe and have had several transmission issues. The hydrolic clutch has been replaced, the slave cylander, throttle body unit, and thermostat have been replaced. My car has difficulty shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, and reverse. I have to coast the car and re-engage the clutch while shifting back and forth to get it into reserve. My transmission sounds like its grinding and the shifter makes a knocking noise. When shifting the car likes to jump foward. My shifter shakes and wants to pop out of 5th gear while on the free-way. …”
NHTSA complaint #10455416, filed 2012-04, 18,000 miles“I purchased a 2010 Ford Mustang on february 17th, 2010. On december 14th, 2010 with 12,00 miles on the car, going northbound on the highway the entire rear axle assembly went out and the car had to be towed to the dealership. On december 22nd, 2010 the car was returned to me with the replaced rear axle assembly. On december 27th, 2010 the newly replaced rear axle assembly again went out leaving me stranded on the same highway a few yards shy of the previous breakdown. The engineers are stating that the rear end carrier and axles are seizing in the housing.”
NHTSA complaint #10373763, filed 2011-01, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10160931May 10, 2019On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was…
- 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.
- 10039072Jan 1, 2011Ford: there may be a loss of power, hesitation, surge, or lack of throttle response while driving. The brake over accelerator feature may be activating.
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 2010 Ford Mustang
179 complaintsBody and structure
17 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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