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2008 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Ford Mustang has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Ford Mustang

Airbags
237
Powertrain
29
Speed Control
17
Structure
14
Electrical
13
Other
8
Brakes
6
Steering
6
Engine
5
Tires
5
Visibility
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 1, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ELECTRON...
Aug 17, 2015ENGINEHARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY SEPARATED FROM HARMONIC BALANCER. CAUSED BELT TO SHRED AND LOSE OF POWER ST...
Jul 5, 2015ENGINEI WAS PARTICIPATING IN A COMMUNITY PARADE, WITH LOTS OF CHILDREN, I WAS MOVING SLOWLY WHEN THE CAR S...
Aug 19, 2013ENGINEWHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. THE MERGE IS RIGHT BEFORE...
Oct 24, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH HE HEARD A BANGING NOISE...

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