2016 Ford Mustang body & structure problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 18, 2026MIBody & Structure

   The contact owned a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the driver's side door independently opened. The failure caused severe wind noise to enter the vehicle, and the door ajar warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where technicians confirmed that the door latch mechanism had failed and stated that the mechanism was subjected to unintended opening. The vehicle was repaired out of pocket. The contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11765269 · source
2. Filed Aug 7, 2026108,787 miTXBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH with his daughter inside the vehicle, the driver’s and passenger’s side doors opened unexpectedly. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the contact declined to pay the cost for the diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the failure had occurred approximately twelve times with the…

   NHTSA complaint #11755474 · source
3. Filed Jul 31, 2026OHBody & Structure

   The passenger side door is periodically opening to the first catch while driving on the highway without anyone touching the handle and it does not matter that the door is locked. It is very scary for any passenger when it happens. For the driver the tendency is to try to reach over and re-close the door at highway speed which seems dangerous.

   NHTSA complaint #11754049 · source
4. Filed Mar 20, 2024NJBody & Structure

   Component failed: Driver side door latch Safety put at risk: Door could open while car was in motion making driver vulnerable to an accident or exposure of driver to road conditions Has the problem been confirmed: Manufacture Ford has a Safety recalls 15S16 and 16S30 for the problem Component has been inspected by Ford dealer ship. Both drive and passenger door latches were replaced. Were there any warnings before hand: No. Under recall 15S16 and 16S30 2015 Ford Mustang…

   NHTSA complaint #11578522 · source
5. Filed Oct 25, 2023NJBody & StructureOther / Unknown

   The passenger door opens on it's own while in motion. I am afraid my passenger will fall out of the car. The dealership will do nothing since they can not spontaneously make it happen in the short ride they take it on. This happens on a weekly basis. Been happening now for at least 2 years

   NHTSA complaint #11551864 · source
6. Filed Oct 10, 2023PABody & StructureOther / Unknown

   I recently purchased this Ford Mustang 2016 from a used car dealer and while driving this car couple of times we noticed that the car door got unlatched while driving, it doesn't happen all the time but it happened twice so I started researching and found out that there was a recall for this model but I could get the appointment immediately so by the time I was able to get the appointment the dealer says the recall is expired. I Called the dealer in September of 2023 but I…

   NHTSA complaint #11549289 · source
7. Filed Aug 25, 202395,000 miLABody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the driver’s side door latch mechanism malfunctioned, causing the door to unintendedly open. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 95,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11540733 · source
8. Filed Aug 2, 2023TXBody & Structure

   My door latches fail to secure door and it went open while the vehicle was being driven. It happened in a long distance trip around 6-8 times. Both driver and passenger doors were opening while driving on the high speed.

   NHTSA complaint #11536031 · source
9. Filed Apr 10, 2023MABody & Structure

   While driving on route 95 the passenger door became unlatched. This happened several times (4~6 ?) on our long (12 hr) drive. I researched and saw that there was a recall for this exact problem for 2015 Mustangs, but none for 2016. I have seen multiple reports from other 2016 Mustang owners that they have encountered the same issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11516252 · source
10. Filed Mar 10, 202392,000 miSCBody & StructureElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

    The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated the trunk failed to open as needed. The electrical sensors were inoperable. While driving at an undetermined speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no…

    NHTSA complaint #11511186 · source
11. Filed Mar 3, 202350,000 miFLBody & StructureDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the backup camera had failed, and the trunk failed to open as needed. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.…

    NHTSA complaint #11509967 · source
12. Filed Jan 27, 2023GABody & Structure

    While on a road trip and driving aprx 70 MPH, the passenger door released to the secondary latch position and the "Passenger Door Ajar" light came on. After stopping and opening and closing (and locking) the door, the light went off. However, later it released again. The driver side door also released in the same manor. There were four occasions of this happening. After returning home, I did some research and found Ford's Customer Satisfaction Program 21N10 dated 12-15-2021,…

    NHTSA complaint #11504016 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology