2020 Ford Mustang Problems And Complaints

2020 Ford Mustang User Complaints and Problems

Engine and Mechanical Problems

• Powertrain - A few users complained that the manual transmission of the 2020 Mustang is faulty, which causes problems like random downshifts and the vehicle coming to a halt. One user complained that the vehicle crawled forward while the owner hit the brake pedal and not the accelerator pedal. On the other hand, another user complained that the vehicle started jerking and shaking uncontrollably while driving at 45 MPH.
• Brakes - There seems to be a common problem with the braking system of the Mustang. Lots of users have complained that even after they have depressed the brake pedal, the car still refused to come to a halt and continued to move forward. Basically, the brakes did not work. Because of this, a few users have also experienced crashes and collisions. 

Safety Problems

• Airbags - There are a few incidents where the owners have stated that they experienced some heavy crashes, but even after that, the airbags failed to deploy.

Electrical Problems

• Instrument cluster - One user complains that the digital instrument cluster goes blank without any warning and it usually happens when the car is starting up. It takes anywhere between 10 to 30 minutes to turn back on. 

2020 Ford Mustang Recalls

S. No	Date	NHTSA ID	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1	May 8, 2020	20V263000	Out-of-park warning message and chime too short	If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, an unintended vehicle may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash	Ford will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge
2	May 27, 2020	20V306000	Front Facing camera improperly calibrated	If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not operating effectively, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of injury or crash	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform the Lane Departure Warning System camera alignment procedure, free of charge
3	September 23, 2020	20V573000	Brake pedal bracket may fracture	A broken pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly, free of charge
4	September 23, 2020	20V575000	Distorted or inoperative rearview camera/FMVSS 111	Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge
5	May 27, 2022	22V382000	Powertrain control module malfunction	A rearview camera or reverse light that is disabled reduces the driver’s rearview, increasing the risk of a crash. Disabled driver assist features (traction control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, cross traffic indicator) may increase the risk of a crash	Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge

Should you buy the 2020 Ford Mustang?

While the Mustang is undoubtedly one of the most desirable cars available, the 2020 model has a major issue with the brakes. This has been addressed by Ford in a recall, however, and now the car is a lot safer. Still, for the owners who bought the car first, it would have been pretty frustrating. Nevertheless, if you want to buy it now, then you certainly can as we believe that the problem has been dealt with.