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2016 Ford Mustang recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 379
Latest campaign: Sep 12, 2025

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	2	Sep 12, 2025	25V614000 15V707000
Back over prevention	2	Sep 4, 2025	25V572000 22V082000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Oct 26, 2016	16V779000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 12, 2025Latest campaign


Sep 12, 202525V614000	Seat belts: pretensioner A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V614000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables. Risk A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies, as necessary. In addition, dealers will remove sections of the carpet and underlayment that contact the cables. Dealers will also inspect the A-pillar sealing patches, and as necessary, install A-pillar body plugs, and/or inspect and replace the front outboard seat bolts. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 20, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S92. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov September 17, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V614000 · Sep 12, 2025
Sep 4, 202525V572000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V572000 What's wrong 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. Risk A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V572000 · Sep 4, 2025
Feb 16, 202222V082000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V082000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image. Risk A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th Quarter of 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S06. Campaign NHTSA 22V082000 · Feb 16, 2022
Oct 26, 201616V779000	Engine and engine cooling: cooling system hoses/lines/piping/fittings A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V779000 What's wrong 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. Risk A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S40. Campaign NHTSA 16V779000 · Oct 26, 2016
Oct 26, 201515V707000	Seat belts If the restraint components do not function as intended, the occupants may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V707000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 26, 2015, to October 1, 2015. The front and rear seat belts and child seat tether anchors may have been damaged in shipping from the supplier to the vehicle assembly plant and may not adequately restrain the occupant in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." Risk If the restraint components do not function as intended, the occupants may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear seat belt assemblies and the child seat tether anchors, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C13. Campaign NHTSA 15V707000 · Oct 26, 2015

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component379

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

379Complaints filed

13Involving a crash

7Involving a fire

11Injuries reported · 2 deaths

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	75	20	1	4	4
Electrical system	73	19	1	3	0
Unknown or other	70	18	0	1	2
Back over prevention	52	14	1	0	0
Power train	29	8	0	0	0
Structure	28	7	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	27	7	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	20	5	0	1	2
Service brakes	17	4	2	0	2
Air bags	15	4	9	1	6
Steering	12	3	1	0	0
Seat belts	10	3	2	0	2
Vehicle speed control	10	3	1	0	1
Seats	10	3	0	0	0
Wheels	9	2	1	0	1

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“The clutch pedal assembly weld has failed at the pivot point. This is a well known issue in the community and no fix has been made by Ford. The car could NOT shift or move while in the middle of an intersection.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771249
Electrical system
“A new Walmart-brand EverStart Plus 96R, 590 CCA automotive battery was purchased on August 4, 2026, and installed in a 2016 Ford Mustang Convertible.”
Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767727
Latches/locks/linkages
“The contact owned a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the driver's side door independently opened.”
Filed 09/18/2026 · ODI 11765269

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2016 Ford Mustang recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Mustang. The most recent, 25V614000 (reported September 12, 2025), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Ford Mustang recalls for?

The largest group is seat belts, with 2 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (2), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Ford Mustang?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 75 complaints out of 379 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Ford Mustang?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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