2021 Ford Mustang Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2021 Ford Mustang, 2% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the pre-collision sensor alert warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he was concerned that the sensor had malfunctioned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there would be a fee for the diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was transferred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11502691, filed 2023-01, 8,000 milesForward collision avoidance: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Ford Mustang
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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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