2018 Ford Mustang electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 17V814000Dec 18, 20172,100 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Mustang vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 12.4" digital instrument cluster. If the ignition is turned off when the transmission is not in PARK, the instrument cluster may not illuminate the PRNDL gear position display and the operator may not receive the "Key in Ignition" chime when the driver's door is opened. As such, these vehicles fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect," and number 114, "Theft Protection."

  Risk: Without a visual or audible warning to the driver that the vehicle is in PARK, the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C21.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 24, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The electrical components in the vehicle stopped functioning - for the lights on the interior the overhead stopped working on and off and then dimmed until one day never came back on. At the same time the sensor for cross traffic alert became buggy and then not functional which made all my safety features and cruise control not work. Now I have a TPMS sensor and check engine light with nothing serious wrong

   NHTSA complaint #11766779 · source
2. Filed Mar 10, 2026NJElectrical System

   Touch screen system has completely stopped turning on (and wont turn on) any time the outside temperature drops below about 70 degrees fahrenheit. Per online research this is a common, known issue and given that this prevents the use of key saftey features such as the backup camera and climate controls I am unsure why this has not yet initiated a safety recall. I have dealt with this for the past 3 winters and can confirm it is 100% in relation to outside temperature. There…

   NHTSA complaint #11723224 · source
3. Filed Nov 17, 202565,000 miNCDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11699838 · source
4. Filed Oct 6, 2025CABody & StructureElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the message "Front Passenger Door Ajar" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and opened and closed the door. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The message was displayed three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage…

   NHTSA complaint #11691722 · source
5. Filed Apr 30, 2025CAElectrical System

   Backup camera fails frequently. Screen turns blue and error message of backup camera not available is displayed on the screen.

   NHTSA complaint #11657679 · source
6. Filed Apr 14, 2025LAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Car jerking,Rpm needle jumps alot,feel like im going to run into someone or something, not getting gas mileage like before.

   NHTSA complaint #11654386 · source
7. Filed Sep 30, 2024OHElectrical System

   The radio screen which controls the back up camera climate control, and everything else has gone black and only turns on once every few weeks, when car is turned off it does not come back on. After a diagnostic test done at Yark Ford they recommended a APIM module and this would run $1412.70 + tax. After throughly investing this on the internet this is a common problem with this year and model. Ford should offer a recall!!

   NHTSA complaint #11617354 · source
8. Filed May 30, 202381,000 miGADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while parked, he attempted to access the trunk of the vehicle, and upon depressing the trunk release, he heard clicking, but the trunk failed to open. Upon investigation, the contact noticed that the trunk appeared stuck or jammed, with no external damages observed. A month prior to the trunk malfunction, the contact noticed unspecified video feed issues with the rearview camera. No warning lights were…

   NHTSA complaint #11524401 · source
9. Filed Apr 28, 2023TXElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   The driver door suddenly unlatched while driving on the highway and the door open warning appeared on the dash. This is the second incident, the first was the passenger door.

   NHTSA complaint #11519476 · source
10. Filed Mar 28, 2023FLElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    While driving, the passenger comes loose and then it opens, on its own. This has happened numerous times, while driving. Additionally, the back windows do not close all the way to meet the front window, so i manually have to pull the windows closed to meet the seal of the front windows. The driver side window gets stuck and wont go up or down, sometimes.

    NHTSA complaint #11514151 · source
11. Filed Feb 1, 202333,000 miNCElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster remained blank. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the Instrument Panel Cluster assembly (IPC) needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V076000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made…

    NHTSA complaint #11504980 · source
12. Filed Jan 11, 2023MAElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    When driving at a normal rate of speed, but goes over a pothole or other large divit, the Passenger door becomes "AJAR" and the warning light indicates as such. Additionally, the power window on the driver side (even with the power off) goes up and down on its own (just less than an inch). It will remain with this action, unless I lower the window slightly. Then the motorized window stays as is. Finally, the back windows do not raise all the way up with the power button. You…

    NHTSA complaint #11501266 · 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