2018 Ford Mustang Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Ford Mustang, 2% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 1 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.
“Hours from home and power steering failed. Dealer said the steering assist system is gone 16523 miles on the car. Had to leave the car there and was given a rental. No estimated time of repair, part is on national back order. No warnings steering just failed suddenly.vehicle was in motion when it quit. Our dealer where we lived searched and found 1 part available in the country. Have to pick up my car. No longer feel safe or confident in driving the car because when is it going to happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #11140105, filed 2018-10, 16,523 miles“While driving my Mustang on the interstate, the power steering failed making the car extremely unstable. It took tremendous effort to steer the car safely to the side of the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11319233, filed 2020-03, 46,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at 63 MPH, the steering wheel was guided to drive forward, however, the steering wheel independently steered to the left direction. The vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a concrete road barrier. The driver's rear and the driver's front area of the vehicle were damaged. The side air bag deployed both the passenger and driver. No injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash scene. …”
NHTSA complaint #11584933, filed 2024-04, 46,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10230933Jan 23, 2023During replacement of the electronic power assist system (EPAS) steering gear assembly on 2015-2023 Mustang vehicles, removal and replacement of the inner tie rods and bellows…
- 10210245Apr 11, 2022Some 2018-2022 Mustang vehicles (Non-Shelby) and built at Flat Rock Assembly may experience a clunk/pop type noise when turning the steering wheel. This may be due to an…
- 10144947Aug 24, 2018When connecting the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) to the DLC located on the driver side…
- 10140312Jan 5, 2018Some 2018 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a customer complaint of lack of on center feel or overall power steering feel performance. A new power steering control module (PSCM)…
- 10138513Jan 5, 2018Some 2018 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a customer complaint of lack of on center feel or overall power steering feel performance. A new power steering control module (PSCM)…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 33% |
| 2022 | 8 | 16% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 3% |
| 2015 | 18 | 4% |
| 2014 | 22 | 6% |
| 2013 | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 25 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 5% |
| 1998 | 22 | 9% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 30 | 5% |
| 1994 | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 3 | 17% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ford Mustang
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
46 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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