2014 Ford Mustang Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 5%of 359 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Ford Mustang, 5% of the 359 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The water pump failed on the 3.7 v6 and there was a tsb16-0074 that has a check valve in it to prevent the failure of the water pumps. Problem was noticed when car had already pulled out of the garage. . There was a puddle of water under the front center of the car. My wife drove to the salon. I went there to check and add one gallon of antifreeze to the radiator overflow.”
NHTSA complaint #11361458, filed 2020-09, 48,205 miles“This is the second time this has happened. Upon starting the car, the motor revs uncontrolled to about 7000 rpms. I have to turn ignition off to stop the motor from damaging its self. If my foot was to ever slip off the clutch, we would race uncontrolled in reverse! The car is always parked and started while in reverse. Almost afraid to start this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10683969, filed 2015-02, 7,150 miles“The car was making a dry pass by at a drag strip (non racing) while driving the car ignition cut off, causing a loss of control. Car hit rear quarter panel and then hit the front tire and suspension ripping the front bumper off. Driver was injured but not bad. Had car towed to a Ford dealer, where we were told we would have to pay $4,000 to have a Ford represenative look at, to determine cause for the car to shut off and air bags not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10636914, filed 2014-09, 3,800 miles“Takata recall - this 2014 Mustang has approximately 22700 miles and has been subject to the takata airbag recall for approximately two years. Though Ford has notified me that airbags are available, I cannot get a dealer (I've been to two) to install the airbag. Additionally, the car has an electrical fault in the engine management system that has been noted since the car had 5000 miles on it. Despite more than five trips to the dealer and more than 28 days in the shop, the car is still unrepaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11010647, filed 2017-07, 5,000 miles“Limp mode- my Mustang about a few months ago when in to limp mode. I was driving down the highway at around 70 when I lost all power to my car and the wrench light came on. I was able to get off the freeway and shut my car down for about 5 minutes. After my car started and I went on my way. I did some research and found it could be the etb (electrical throttle body) it has been find until this weekend. Today I had to reset my vehicle 6 times during a few hour running around. The last time my vehicle just threw a code. …”
NHTSA complaint #11016368, filed 2017-08, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10095154Jan 10, 2017To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been…
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 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
- 10053469Jun 13, 2013Ford: no other dtcs or drivability symptoms present, on some vehicles, when mil is illuminated with combination of any diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303…
- 10053424Jun 1, 2013Ford: due to a possible opening in circuit cmc24 at connector c146, on certain vehicles, on right hand front of engine compartment 12c508 and 14290 harnesses, the low oil…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 38% |
| 2025 | 3 | 16% |
| 2024 | 10 | 12% |
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 5 | 10% |
| 2021 | 8 | 15% |
| 2020 | 25 | 21% |
| 2019 | 53 | 35% |
| 2018 | 59 | 30% |
| 2017 | 27 | 10% |
| 2016 | 76 | 20% |
| 2015 | 51 | 12% |
| 2014 | 18 | 5% |
| 2013 | 22 | 8% |
| 2012 | 30 | 6% |
| 2011 | 48 | 10% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 19 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Mustang
245 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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