2014 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2014 Ford Mustang has 5 documented known issues, with 3 rated critical. The most serious are P0016 — Bank 1 Crank/Cam Correlation from Coyote Timing Chain Stretch or Stuck VCT Phaser ($150-$2,500 repair), Takata Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture Risk ($0-$0 repair) and 2011-2014 3.7L V6 Electric Power Steering Assist Failure ($0-$2,200 repair). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $150 to $2,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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 separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2014 Ford Mustang has 5 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: P0016 — Bank 1 Crank/Cam Correlation from Coyote Timing Chain Stretch or Stuck VCT Phaser, Takata Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture Risk, 2011-2014 3.7L V6 Electric Power Steering Assist Failure. Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2014 Ford Mustang has 5 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: P0016 — Bank 1 Crank/Cam Correlation from Coyote Timing Chain Stretch or Stuck VCT Phaser and Takata Driver Airbag Inflator Rupture Risk and 2011-2014 3.7L V6 Electric Power Steering Assist Failure. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Ford Mustang issues range from $0 to $2,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, P0016 — Bank 1 Crank/Cam Correlation from Coyote Timing Chain Stretch or Stuck VCT Phaser, typically costs $150-$2,500 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
On the 5.0L Coyote Mustang, P0016 sets when the Bank 1 intake camshaft (passenger side) drifts out of sync with the crankshaft by roughly 6+ degrees. The dominant root causes are Coyote-specific: a stretched primary timing chain (the tensioner bleeds down and the chain elongates,… Repairs typically run $150-$2,500. Severity: high.
Many 2005-2014 Mustangs were included in the Takata airbag inflator recalls. The driver airbag inflator can degrade over time, especially in hot and humid climates, and may rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin. This is a major safety defect documented… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
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2011-2014 Mustangs equipped with electric power steering can experience sudden loss of steering assist, often accompanied by a wrench light and a 'Service AdvanceTrac' or steering assist warning. Ford issued recalls and service actions on certain vehicles for steering gear or pow… Repairs typically run $0-$2,200. Severity: high.
2010-2014 Mustangs commonly develop paint bubbling and corrosion on the hood, especially along the front lip and around panel edges. Owners frequently report blistering under intact paint that later spreads, often attributed to aluminum panel corrosion or paint adhesion issues. W… Repairs typically run $500-$1,500. Severity: medium.
A common S197 complaint is front-end clunking or popping over bumps, driveways, and low-speed turns caused by worn upper strut mounts, strut bearings, or sway bar end links. The issue is widely discussed in owner forums and often appears as mileage accumulates or after lowering s… Repairs typically run $250-$900. Severity: medium.
