2016 Ford Mustang Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 380 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Ford Mustang, 3% of the 380 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 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.
“While I was driving I had my defroster on, and I noticed the passenger side started to fog up, but not the driver side. When I got to a red light, I felt the passenger side blowing cold air instead of hot air which caused me not to see well due to half the windshield being fogged up. After doing research, I found out that a lot of owners with 15-17 mustangs have this issue and it has to do with the blend door actuator. I replaced that part and installed it and it worked for 2 days and went out again. As it gets colder I fear this is going to create more of a safety hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11365064, filed 2020-10, 31,000 miles“Rear view camera failure, when attempting to reverse the rear view camera will go blank, or get distorted . Because of this it severely diminishes rear visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #11363984, filed 2020-10, 30,000 miles“Evaporator Kit has gone out, which causes the inability to defog the windows. During this last summer (2022), I regularly had to deal with 100+ degree weather, and during heavy rainstorms, just had to pull off the road and manually wipe down the window, which only increased visibility by about 50%.”
NHTSA complaint #11492563, filed 2022-11“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the windows inadvertently rolled down without warning or driver input. The contact stated that it had previously rained and there was water inside the vehicle due to the failure. Additionally, the battery was drained and the vehicle had to be jump-started. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11469824, filed 2022-06, 73,000 miles“Back up camera recall was unresolved by previous owner. I’ve tried fixing the issue myself but cannot find it. The camera displays blue and black screens while in reverse.”
NHTSA complaint #11577894, filed 2024-03Related service bulletins
- 11027801Jan 5, 2026Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacemen
- 11026915Dec 22, 2025Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
- 10138512Jan 3, 2018Some 2015-2017 Mustang Convertibles built on or before 1-Feb-2017 may exhibit wear marks or damage to the exterior surface of the convertible top in the area of the front outer…
- 10204994Mar 1, 2016Online automotive service information system for March 2016
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 6 | 32% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 3% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 14 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 11 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 3% |
| 1995 | 15 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 8 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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