2015 Ford Mustang Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 12%of 438 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Ford Mustang, 12% of the 438 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,500 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my 2015 twin eco-boost car on a city street,when I I heard something under hood.and right at that moment smoke was rolling out from under the hood.when I stopped and got out,thats when a witness told me she saw flames coming out from under the car it melted everything under the hood.every wire was exsposed.I am waiting for report from fire department.I do have a picture of it.fire chief said battery exploded.”
NHTSA complaint #11402717, filed 2021-03, 68,123 miles“Purchased the car brand new nov 2014. The 1st occurrence was around may or june of 2015 on a city street and I was slowing down while in 6th gear with the clutch pushed in and then I pulled the shifter into neutral. The run active power caught my eye and then there I also so the the RPM was on 0. I questioned myself on this 1st incident that maybe I did something wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10874719, filed 2016-06, 8,000 miles“Today I was driving my 2015 Ford Mustang when suddenly the car began to lose speed. The car was slowing down and wouldn't let me accelerate. Eventually while wanting to check if my car was okay I tried to make a left turn into a parking lot and the car engine shut off but the lights and everything were still on. I had to wait awhile and eventually I was able to turn the car back on and safely move into a walmart parking lot.”
NHTSA complaint #11141626, filed 2018-10, 56,000 miles“Rodents have been chewing on the wiring under the hood. I feel this is due to the soybased wiring coating that is being used on newer vehicles. 1st incident. The AC wiring was effected. 2nd incident 2 weeks later engine wires were chewed up. This seems very similar to the current honda rodent issues that a class action lawsuit is currently filed for. The vehicle was parked under my carport over night. It is a daily driver used everyday.”
NHTSA complaint #10950092, filed 2017-02, 12,700 miles“My engine has randomly shut off three separate times now. I have about 12,000 miles on mt 2015 Mustang gt w/pp manual transmission. The first time I was parked and it was idling, my friend and I both witnessed the idle dip, then 3-5 seconds later the engine shut off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10849870, filed 2016-03, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10090668Oct 12, 20162015-2016 mustang 5.0l 32v ti-vct engine service engine assemblies (6006), cylinder assemblies short block (6009) and oil pans (6675) will no longer contain a low oil level…
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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 2015 Ford Mustang
75 complaintsElectrical system
67 complaintsBrakes
51 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsExterior lighting
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
41 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
21 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsWheels
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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.
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