2013 Ford Mustang Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,168miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Ford Mustang, 3% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,168 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.
“Hood paint corrosion. Like a large amount of other people, my hood paint is bubbling with 87k miles on my car. I maintain my car very well and is in very good shape. I contacted Ford and I was told it would be submitted to their claims department and I have no heard back. It's been serval months. Ford knows about the issue but won't cover their manufacturing mess up.”
NHTSA complaint #11234672, filed 2019-07, 87,000 miles“I noticed rust bubbles on the edge on my hood while I was waxing and see that it a issue that Ford should be fixing. I only have 25000 miles on my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10895746, filed 2016-08, 25,000 miles“While driving vehicle less than a mile from my home noticed I had no air when I hit the AC button as it was very warm day this has happened intermittently in the last 2 years , so I pulled over and turned the car off and restarted and the air and A/C began working. I took into Ford when car was still under the 3 year 36000 mile bumper to bumper warranty for this issue and was basically told they could not do anything since it was no occurring at that time. I have also had issues with windows fogging up while driving after just starting the vehicle since owning it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11023628, filed 2017-09, 17,500 miles“Takata recall- I was driving my car on the freeway one day and as I accelerated on the gas going over 60mph my hood began to shake. I have not had any prior problems with my car and this started doing this out of the blue. I pulled over to make sure all the screws were intact and made sure everything underneath my car was intact as well. I did not find any problems. My hood shakes anytime I go over 60mph, and this has been happening for 4 months now. I took my car into a body shop and they test drove and was unsure of the root cause of the problem is. …”
NHTSA complaint #10872732, filed 2016-06, 50,000 miles“The vehicles interior door panels will rattle while the car accelerates and when the vehicle stereo is playing. The vehice has been in to have this addressed numerous times and multiple dealers are unable to repair the issue. Door panels have been replaced to no avail. This is very distracting and may impair ability to hear what traffic is doing around the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10514962, filed 2013-06, 850 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 | 5 | 10% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 6% |
| 2018 | 15 | 8% |
| 2017 | 41 | 15% |
| 2016 | 28 | 7% |
| 2015 | 45 | 10% |
| 2014 | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 23 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 17 | 7% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 15 | 4% |
| 2007 | 51 | 8% |
| 2006 | 30 | 7% |
| 2005 | 56 | 8% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 10 | 8% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 18 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 19 | 3% |
| 1994 | 14 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 8 | 7% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Mustang
145 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
10 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 Oct 29, 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