2013 Ford Mustang Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 145about this part
- Share
- 54%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 145 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Ford Mustang, 54% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall. My Mustang is a 2013 and since moving from minnesota to florida I am now in a high humidity state and the risk has increased significantly that it may explode. I have contacted my Ford dealer many times and they keep saying Ford company is not providing air bags in a timely manner. I feel Ford should supply a replacement vehicle to me until my Mustang can be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10927282, filed 2016-11, 100 miles“Takata recall. I have been waiting nearly a year for a resolution to this dangerous condition. Interim repairs are recommended by NHTSA, but are not offered to me by my local dealer in savannah, ga. I have asked several times. When can I expect my car to be made safe?”
NHTSA complaint #10855182, filed 2016-04, 32,000 miles“Takata recall I'm trying to sell my vehicle and buyers will not take the vehicle without the recall being completed, Ford stated that they don't have parts to replace this issue. They also stated the vehicle is safe to drive as long as I don't get into an accident. I also called the Ford customer service hotline and they will not make any statement in terms of safety other than that someone from a different company said it was safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10865634, filed 2016-05, 7,200 miles“I received a recall notice on my Mustang's airbags five months ago. Ford has now followed up on the original recall notice, nor will they fix the problem when I take it to a dealership. I am very much worried about the safety of my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10787172, filed 2015-10, 27,000 miles“Takata recall I have not received the recall letters from Ford and have contacted them and cannot get the letter that apparently went out in july 2015. I am the original owner of the car purchased in january 2013. They have said this is my problem as I must not have it registered correctly with my states dmv. In contacting the dmv, they have said the car is and has been registered correctly. How can I get Ford to send me the letters and make sure the future letters come to me. I have not changed addresses since 1992.”
NHTSA complaint #10855604, filed 2016-04, 20,900 milesRelated recalls
- 19V001000Jan 7, 2019DO NOT DRIVEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia…Covers: Ford Mustang 2010–2014, Fusion 2010–2012, Lincoln MKZ 2010–2012 +5 more
- 18V046000Jan 11, 2018DO NOT DRIVEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia…Covers: Ford Mustang 2009–2010, 2013, Fusion 2009–2010, Mercury Milan 2009–2010 +4 more
- 15V319000May 28, 2015DO NOT DRIVEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles…Covers: Ford Mustang 2005–2014, GT 2005–2006
- 21V081000Feb 16, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge…Covers: Ford Mustang 2005–2014, Ranger 2004–2011, Fusion 2008–2012 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10209374Mar 28, 2022Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module…
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 15 | 4% |
| 2015 | 23 | 5% |
| 2014 | 245 | 68% |
| 2013 | 145 | 54% |
| 2012 | 158 | 34% |
| 2011 | 125 | 27% |
| 2010 | 179 | 69% |
| 2009 | 135 | 75% |
| 2008 | 240 | 69% |
| 2007 | 348 | 57% |
| 2006 | 228 | 54% |
| 2005 | 235 | 33% |
| 2004 | 9 | 8% |
| 2003 | 11 | 8% |
| 2002 | 20 | 17% |
| 2001 | 26 | 15% |
| 2000 | 42 | 14% |
| 1999 | 32 | 15% |
| 1998 | 15 | 6% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 21 | 9% |
| 1995 | 27 | 4% |
| 1994 | 35 | 10% |
| 1993 | 16 | 16% |
| 1992 | 8 | 12% |
| 1991 | 7 | 9% |
| 1990 | 9 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Mustang
48 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology