2022 Ford Mustang Problems

What owners report

Owners of the 2022 Ford Mustang most often describe the engine stalling or losing power, with some saying fuel pump recall parts were not yet available. Other common themes are steering wheel movement or sticking, accelerator or throttle faults, and rear camera failures. Most sampled complaints do not list mileage, and those that do range from under 1,000 to about 103,000 miles, so age-related patterns are hard to judge.

1. 1
   Fuel system

   Engine stalls or power loss (fuel pump recall)

   • 13 complaints (26%)
   • median 18,551 mi at 4.4 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2023–2026

   Owners describe the engine stalling, shuddering, or losing power while driving, including at highway speed, while accelerating from a stop, and when turning into traffic. Many of these complaints reference the low-pressure fuel pump recall 25V455000, and owners say the replacement part was not yet available, in some cases months after the recall notice. Some owners stopped driving the vehicle while waiting, and one was told parts were on back order, while in another case the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In one case that stalled in traffic without warning, the engine restarted right away, and the owner suspects a fuel delivery or pressure fault. Listed mileage ranges from about 2,600 to about 45,000 miles, and several stalls or power losses happened at highway speeds or while accelerating from a stop.

   Recall 25V455000

   What to check: Ask whether recall 25V455000 has been completed, and check the VIN recall status, since many complaints report that parts were unavailable. Ask for any fuel system or stall-related repair records, and check for warning lights or restart messages during a test drive.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “While driving approximately 45 mph and entering a highway, my 2022 Ford Mustang GT California Special suddenly lost power and shut off completely. The engine stalled without warning, creating a dangerous situation with surrounding traffic. I had to coast the vehicle and restart it. This vehicle has an open safety recall (NHTSA Recall Number 25V455 / Ford Recall 25S75) related to a low-pressure fuel pump failure that can cause engine stalling while driving. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11704989, filed 2025-12

   “This recall describes a known safety-related defect which can stall the vehicle while driving, thus increasing the risk of a crash. After 8 months without developing a remedy, that danger remains every time I drive my beloved Mustang. Is Ford waiting for numerous deaths due to this issue before making the cure a reality? What is the explanation for the lack of a cure? Evidently Ford has produced a fine looking automobile which should sit in one's garage instead of confidently driving it.”

   NHTSA complaint #11716475, filed 2026-02
2. 2
   Steering

   Steering wheel oscillating, sticking or seizing

   • 7 complaints (14%)
   • median 6,220 mi at 3.0 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners describe the steering wheel moving side to side on its own, oscillating or sticking, and in one case the wheel seized while driving. Some owners say the steering torque sensor recall 24V493000 was open but the repair part was not yet available, and that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for the repair. One owner says the dealer checked the electronic steering the year before and found nothing, while another says similar Mustangs under a related recall were repaired but theirs still has the same issue. One owner describes sliding in the rain on a bumpy road, and another says the sticking is most noticeable at 50 mph and above. The one steering complaint that lists mileage shows about 6,200 miles, and others describe the wheel moving or sticking at speeds of 50 and above or on bumpy roads.

   Recall 24V493000Recall 25V096000

   What to check: Ask whether recall 24V493000 or 25V096000 has been completed for this VIN, since some owners report parts were not yet available. During a test drive, check that the steering wheel stays centered and turns smoothly at highway speed.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “It was raining and on a bumpy road when I was in second or 3rd gear when it started to lose control a little. It slid a little, when I held the wheel straight it was still going left to right by itself,after I got control of the wheel. The steering wheel was straight but it was still going from side to side. It felt like it trying to wreck me.”

   NHTSA complaint #11568389, filed 2024-01

   “Other cars for the same year model have a recall for the issue I’m having. 24S44 Is the ford recall code. Power steering is boosted and can oscillate side side. I’ve seen other mustangs with this recall have the same issue get repaired. Mine has the exact same issue. I didn’t notice it was an issue until I had an alignment. The alignment from factory was so bad the inside of the”

   NHTSA complaint #11740019, filed 2026-05
3. 3
   Vehicle speed control

   Accelerator or throttle faults and reduced power

   • 11 complaints (22%)
   • median 15,100 mi at 4.0 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
   • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2022–2026

   Owners describe the accelerator or throttle behaving unexpectedly, including a pedal that stayed down after the driver released it to brake, and throttle errors that disabled the vehicle. In one crash the driver had to use the emergency brake to stop, and in another a concurrent throttle and steering failure is described as leading to an injury crash. Others describe reduced acceleration, with the engine unable to rev above 4,000 RPM and a reduced-power message, and a vehicle that did not accelerate properly on a hill. A dealer replaced a throttle body in one case, and in another the driver assist features were disabled during a reduced-power message. Few complaints list mileage, and the ones that do show about 3,200 and 27,000 miles, while others describe problems on interstates, on hills, or while braking.

   What to check: Ask for stored fault codes and any throttle body or electronic throttle repair records, and check whether any reduced-power warnings appear during a test drive. Confirm the accelerator returns to idle promptly when released and that the vehicle slows normally when braking.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “On December 9, 2023, I was driving my 2022 Ford Mustang on Interstate 70 (westbound) and received the following notifications: Pre-collision assist not available and Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power. This resulted in an inability for the car to rev above 4000 RPM which was problematic for driving on an interstate in the mountain. Additionally, driver assists were disabled. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11576708, filed 2024-03

   “Yes, if the NHTSA communicates with me that they need to look at my transmission, and I am either provided another equal mode of transportation or paid for my lack of ability to use my vehicle during inspection/possession/out of service by the NHTSA. 10R80 10 speed transmission was finally replaced under warranty by FORD in January. The new transmission has been problematic and getting worse since march. Transmission flairs/slips. Transmission acts as if the brakes are put on at times/acceleration is greatly decreased for no reason. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11663685, filed 2025-05
4. 4
   Other or unknown

   Rear camera blank, distorted or not working

   • 5 complaints (10%)
   • median 52,622 mi at 2.5 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners describe rear camera images that are blank, distorted, or missing, sometimes with an error message or a blue screen while the proximity sensors still work. In one complaint the camera activated while the car was moving forward at about 5 mph, and the problem recurred several times. Some owners say a software reboot did not help, and one says the dealer diagnosed the fault but the VIN was not included in recall 25V442000. Another owner says they were told no recall existed for the vehicle and had to pay for the repair. Camera complaints that list mileage show about 2,000 and about 103,000 miles, and one describes the camera activating while the car was moving forward at 5 mph.

   Recall 25V4420001 related service bulletin

   What to check: Ask the dealer to check the VIN against recall 25V442000 and whether customer satisfaction program 25N17 applies, since some owners report being told their vehicle was not covered. Confirm that the rear image displays clearly in reverse during a test drive.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Backup camera not working screen says see dealer. We thought car was included in ford back over prevention recall 25v442000 ford recall 25s72. however we are being told no recall exists and have to pay to fix it ourselves.”

   NHTSA complaint #11719567, filed 2026-02

   “Rear camera is not working. When I put the car into reverse I get a blue screen and then an error message stating my rear camera is not available. The sensors still work, if a car/object is close to me the car does beep but I cannot see behind me using my camera. This puts my safety at risk because I cannot see behind me as well as I could with the camera and could potentially hit a car and/or object. My car is at a Ford dealership right now getting looked at to see what could be the cause of this issue. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11681382, filed 2025-08

Buying note. Buyers considering a 2022 Mustang may want proof that fuel pump recall 25V455000, the steering torque sensor recalls 24V493000 and 25V096000, and the rear camera recall 25V442000 were completed for the vehicle's VIN. A pre-purchase inspection that checks for stall or reduced-power warnings, steering wheel behavior, and the rear camera image can help address the issues described above.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 44 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.