2016 Ford Mustang Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seats of the 2016 Ford Mustang, 3% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“I began to smell something burning from inside my car while I was driving. After further investigation I discovered the burning smell was coming from the passenger seat when the seat heater was on. I unplugged the wiring harness to find that a pin was burning and melting the plastic.”
NHTSA complaint #11324338, filed 2020-05, 90,000 miles“Heated and cooled seats stopped working. I checked some forums and found out it was a very common problem. This pin for the ground on the wire assembly that controls the seat is the only one, and it is common for it to completely burn out as seen in the picture. As it's in the cabin, underneath the passenger seat, it is very dangerous for it to be burning this way.”
NHTSA complaint #11403943, filed 2021-03, 80,000 miles“The heated and air conditioned seats stopped working although the dash indicator shows that it is on. A search of the internet shows that it is a very common problem on 2015-2016 Mustang models. The connector under the passenger seat shows a severely burned connection as indicated in the attached photo. This appears to be a very serious and potentially dangerous problem that needs to be addressed via a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11407441, filed 2021-04, 64,000 miles“All upper and lower control arms have had to be replaced on front of car due to squeaking and popping noises coming from them. Also heated and cooled seats went out due to plug shorting out.”
NHTSA complaint #11340205, filed 2020-07, 70,000 miles“I smelled a burning smell when turning on seat heater. Seat heater no longer provides heat, but indicator switch light up as if heater should be on. The burning could have led to fire in passenger compartment of vehicle. I have not taken the vehicle in to have this serviced. I inspected the wiring harness and the “M” pin is clearly burnt (I have photos). There were no warning lights. I can press switch to turn on seat heater and the lights turn on as if the seat heater were working, but no heat.”
NHTSA complaint #11455436, filed 2022-03Related service bulletins
- 10209209Mar 21, 2022This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC…
- 10199536Jul 22, 2021Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2021 F-Super…
- 10183561Nov 2, 2020Some 2015-2020 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a concern of the rear seat cover appearing loose or having the foam underneath the seat cover exposed. This condition is most apparent…
- 10181906Oct 8, 2020Some 2015-2020 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a concern of no horizontal movement of the front power seats. This may be caused by a defective seat track motor or separation of the…
- 10175895May 18, 2020Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty…
- 10156561Mar 5, 2019Some 2015-2019 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a concern of no horizontal movement of the front power seats. This may be caused by a defective seat track motor or separation of the…
- 10153931Dec 4, 2018Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017 Super Duty, 2018-2019…
- 10137112Mar 30, 2018Some 2015-2018 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a concern of no horizontal movement of the front power seats. This may be caused by a defective seat track motor or separation of the…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 9 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 17 | 3% |
| 1994 | 25 | 7% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 8 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Mustang
76 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsOther or unknown
70 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
27 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology