Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Ford Mustang has 62 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
62
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may s...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | ENGINE | My cars head gasket blew at only 45,000 miles. Replaced my a local well known mechanic for around $3... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The head gasket in my 2016 mustang eco boost failed. I have 126k miles and coolant is leaking into c... |
| Nov 29, 2025 | ENGINE | 2016 Ford Mustang 2.3L Ecoboost Engine. Coolant intrusion into the cylinder. It's a known issue, an ... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | ENGINE | Coolant intrusion into the cylinder head. This caused a sudden halt of he vehicle which could have c... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The coolant over temperature warning light of my 2016 ford mustang ecoboost came on and the engine i... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine on this 2016 Mustang GT is a 5-liter V-8. The 2015-2017 model years were equipped with p... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Component/system: Engine (Coolant intrusion into cylinder 1); Inspection available: Yes; Safety risk... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the vehicle lost... |
| Feb 26, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while stationary the vehicle's revolutions ... |
| Nov 29, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle,... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH,... |
| Oct 31, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine Failure. In the right situation, complete loss of power of vehicle could cause several safet... |
| Sep 11, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that when purchasing the vehicle they notic... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | ENGINE | The 2016 used car that I bought in 2017 with 20,711 miles has a defective ecoboost engine that leaks... |
| May 31, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| May 30, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| May 29, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the message "Engine F... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Apr 19, 2024 | ENGINE | A warning light appeared warning that the engine was overheating. However the temperature hand never... |