2016 Ford Mustang Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,630miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Ford Mustang, 2% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,630 miles. 3 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.
“2016 Ford Mustang v6 convertible with 75,000 miles. I went into the gas station for 3 minutes, came out and car would crank but not turn over. Car needed to be towed to auto mechanic. Turns out the fuel pump was garbage. The car is only 4 years old. Ridiculous. Also, around 40,000 miles, it started to sound like I was driving a covered wagon, as every bump in the road made the car sound as if it was going to fall apart. The mechanic tells me 3 of the 4 control arms (suspension) are completely shot. Again, ridiculous. Junk car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11361599, filed 2020-09, 42,000 miles“I have had two collision in my vehicle and the air bags did not deploy either time. Both were at a rate of speed approximately 50 MPH. One was a rear end collision that was on the drivers side rear. The other was to the driver side wheel and light area. The rear collision I was in motion about 10 MPH and was struck at approx. 50 MPH. The frontal collision I was traveling about 40 MPH and was struck moving at approx. 40-50 MPH. This complaint is in regards to the frontal collision. I have photos but cannot get them to upload but provide them for further investigation.”
NHTSA complaint #11112208, filed 2018-07, 14,000 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“The contact owned a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a rattling sound was present and several unknown warning lights illuminated. In addition, the power steering did not function as intended and the steering seized. The contact stated that the vehicle was very difficult to steer. In addition, the contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle veered off the road, went through the woods, and damaged 60 feet of ranch fencing. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact sustained bumps and bruises. …”
NHTSA complaint #11632100, filed 2024-12, 58,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the front passenger side tie rod assembly failed while the driver turned at low speeds, and the vehicle abruptly vibrated and shook. The driver was able to pull the vehicle over onto the road shoulder. The contact placed the vehicle into reverse. While reversing, the front passenger side tire separated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side lower tie rod assembly bolt failed. The bolt was not securely fastened and threaded the tie rod assembly, which caused the tire to separate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10979004, filed 2017-04, 409 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10240305Aug 2, 2023Spl Parts, Inc. communications index accompanying MCP uploads 23mc40464 & 23mc40471
- 10240266Jul 14, 2023SPL Parts, Inc. manufacturers and distributes aftermarket lower control arms for dedicated competition vehicles and "track day" cars some of which may be used on both track and…
- 10091436Jul 22, 2016Some 2016 - 2017 mustang gt350-r vehicles may display driver selectable suspension malfunction service required in the instrument panel cluster message center along with dtc…
- 10205005Dec 21, 2015GT350-R Drive selecftable suspension malfunction service required message with DTC C103E - Built on 11/01/2015 and through 12/21/2015
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 25 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 20 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 6% |
| 2003 | 9 | 6% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 14 | 8% |
| 1996 | 22 | 9% |
| 1995 | 34 | 6% |
| 1994 | 17 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
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