2016 Ford Mustang Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 8%of 380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Ford Mustang, 8% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Electronic throttle body broke, was fixed by dealership and was informed that the original that is being put on 4 models from Ford have faulty ones, but since only 5,000-8,000 have broken, there was no need for a full scale recall. I pulled out in traffic and lost all power, only 1.5 months after I drove off the lot with a brand new car.... Yes it is major”
NHTSA complaint #10969443, filed 2017-03, 700 miles“Clunking in shifting automatic transmission. Load clunk in rear of car when accelerating from standing stop. Problem appeared at 4,500 miles on new vehicle. Ford attempted to fix, took 3 visits and over one month. Problem still remains. Ford now tells me clunking is normal. I am afraid the car is not safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11010334, filed 2017-07, 4,500 miles“I was driving on local city roads. I had just turned at a light onto a 4 lane road accelerating at a normal rate due to heavy traffic. The wrench indicator came on and I lost all power. Luckily, I was in the right lane and was able to coast into a parking lot. The dealership states that it's the throttle body and will take at least a week to get the part in. This is ridiculous for a car with less than 5000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10883348, filed 2016-07, 4,900 miles“In my 2016 Ford Mustang eco-boost, I started my vehicle and noticed the air was not as cool as it was in the past. I did not pay much attention as I did not have far to drive. The next time I started the vehicle the air conditioning had started to blow warm air, after awhile I noticed a white film on the interior or the cabin. I looked up several forums on what this issue could be and there are multiple Mustang owners of this year that are experiencing the same thing and it seems to be the evaporator core. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387105, filed 2021-01, 85,000 miles“While driving in rush hour traffic on my way to work, I attempted to change lanes, but the car stalled and started flashing the message see manual . Thankfully, I was able to navigate at a very reduced speed (more like a coast) into a gas station parking lot. The car is only six (6) months old with a little over 8,000 miles. I had to have it towed into the dealership where it was determined that a new throttle body was needed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10876260, filed 2016-06, 8,060 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10162060Jun 11, 2019Some 2015-2019 Mustang GT350/GT350R vehicles may exhibit a hesitation or surge in the vehicle with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present. This may be accompanied by an…
- 10160933May 20, 2019Some 2015-2019 Mustangs may exhibit a driveline vibration after removal and installation of the drive pinion flange. This may be due to improper removal and installation of the…
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- 10156524Mar 25, 2019Some 2015-2019 Mustang GT350/GT350R vehicles may exhibit a hesitation or surge in the vehicle with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present. This may be accompanied by an…
- 10148712Oct 24, 2018Some 2015-2017 Mustang GT350/GT350R vehicles may exhibit a hesitation or surge in the vehicle with no DTCs present. This may be accompanied by an inoperative cruise control…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 3 | 15% |
| 2024 | 10 | 12% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 9 | 16% |
| 2020 | 26 | 21% |
| 2019 | 28 | 18% |
| 2018 | 46 | 23% |
| 2017 | 22 | 8% |
| 2016 | 29 | 8% |
| 2015 | 42 | 10% |
| 2014 | 30 | 8% |
| 2013 | 48 | 18% |
| 2012 | 177 | 38% |
| 2011 | 200 | 43% |
| 2010 | 13 | 5% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 30 | 9% |
| 2007 | 35 | 6% |
| 2006 | 32 | 8% |
| 2005 | 25 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 8% |
| 2003 | 15 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 16 | 9% |
| 2000 | 40 | 13% |
| 1999 | 25 | 12% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 29 | 16% |
| 1996 | 25 | 10% |
| 1995 | 57 | 9% |
| 1994 | 50 | 14% |
| 1993 | 5 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 9% |
| 1991 | 9 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Mustang
76 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsOther or unknown
70 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
52 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
27 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 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