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2025 Ford Mustang Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
25%of 20 total for the year
Median mileage
2,800miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2025 Ford Mustang, 25% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,800 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“My car has a recall that has to do with the engine possibly shutting off completely while driving normally and there is no remedy or solution for the recall it states in the recall that it may cause an accident. I would like to know what can be done for me because the idea of having to wait for my car to basically just shut off and crash on me seems a little crazy. I would just like to know what my options are!”

NHTSA complaint #11764155, filed 2026-09

“According to the open recalls on this vehicle there are multiple defects outstanding that increase the risk of a crash. The repairs may take 3 months before they are completed. Am I the consumer to drive a known dangerous vehicle while waiting for the repairs? Who is responsible should I be involved in a accident caused by one of these defects? Why isn't Ford required to provide a loaner vehicle while I wait for the repairs?”

NHTSA complaint #11764120, filed 2026-09

“I purchase the car in December 2025. Lights were working fine then. Recently I noticed an issue on the right taillights. 2 of the 3 lights were working fine, then later in the day 1 of 3 were working. Until finally none on the right side worked. When pressing the car brakes, using the turn signals to enable the taillights to indicate a right turn, unlocking/locking the vehicle, the taillights on the right side do not function. I took a look at the lights up close without removing anything and saw like if there is moisture/water in the taillights. …”

NHTSA complaint #11732601, filed 2026-04

“The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V546000 (Exterior Lighting) and 26V418000 (Visibility); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that several exterior lights randomly illuminated while the vehicle was turned on or off, causing the battery to drain. The parking lights, headlights, and the turn signals were unintendedly illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11753234, filed 2026-07, 2,800 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025525%
202489%
202022%
201911%
201811%
201710%
201631%
20154210%
201410%
201321%
201251%
201131%
201031%
200921%
200810%
2007112%
200672%
2005162%
200422%
200353%
200243%
200195%
2000145%
199973%
199831%
199721%
199652%
1995112%
199451%
199322%
199223%
199134%
199045%
198944%
19881615%
1987513%
198613%

Other parts of the 2025 Ford Mustang

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2025 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