2014 Ford Mustang Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 359 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,596miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2014 Ford Mustang, 3% of the 359 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,596 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.
“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“I was driving my vehicle on the highway (I-4) on my way to work on 10/24/2019, I was going about 65 MPH and suddenly the vehicle decreased speed to about 35 -40 MPH, on the instrument panel the wrench light or symbol came on, I was almost rear ended and hit by 2 vehicles traveling at normal speed. As I pressed on the gas pedal the car would not pick up speed, I believe this is called limp mode'. I was luckily able to avoid the accident by pulling off to the side of the highway. I shut the vehicle off, since I was not sure if it could also be a fire hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11271441, filed 2019-10, 70,000 miles“I was shifting out of a parking space from reverse to drive. The wrench icon came on on the dashboard and the car shuttered. I immediately turned it off, left it off for about 10 seconds and starting it again. I pulled into a parking space, called my husband and he came to follow me home in case it happened while driving on the street. It did not. About 4 days later I pulled out of my garage and the wrench icon came on again and the car shuttered. I turned it off and pulled the car into the garage again. A few days later I was able to get it in with my mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11286555, filed 2019-12, 31,000 miles“When downshifting in the manual transmission version of this vehicle, the car doesn't slow down on any decline and instead accelerates (without touching the gas pedal). Also, while slowing down on a flat road (at 1,500 to 1,700rpm) the car accelerates by itself and fights the brakes while in gear.”
NHTSA complaint #10670020, filed 2015-01, 500 miles“When brakes were applied to disengage cruise control, brakes acted as if they had lost power, and cruise control failed to disengage. This has subsequently occurred four more times, most recently in early october.”
NHTSA complaint #10653020, filed 2014-11, 2,500 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 25% |
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 | 19 | 7% |
| 2012 | 35 | 7% |
| 2011 | 39 | 8% |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 | 22 | 12% |
| 2008 | 19 | 5% |
| 2007 | 43 | 7% |
| 2006 | 35 | 8% |
| 2005 | 54 | 8% |
| 2004 | 33 | 28% |
| 2003 | 16 | 11% |
| 2002 | 15 | 13% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 19 | 6% |
| 1999 | 25 | 12% |
| 1998 | 18 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 8 | 9% |
| 1989 | 9 | 8% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Mustang
245 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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