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2010 Ford Mustang
Common Problems

Ranked from 141 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
4 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

9 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Takata airbag inflator recall with prolonged part unavailability

    84complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The Takata airbag inflators in the driver's and passenger's side airbags are defective and pose a risk of rupture or explosion, but replacement parts have been unavailable for extended periods, leaving vehicles unsafe.

  2. 2

    Airbag Deployment Issues and Recall Delays

    22complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Multiple complaints about airbags deploying unexpectedly or failing to deploy during collisions, along with significant delays in receiving replacement parts for Takata airbag recalls.

  3. 3

    Paint bubbling and peeling on aluminum hood

    12complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The aluminum hood on the vehicle experiences paint bubbling and peeling due to contamination during manufacturing, often requiring replacement rather than repainting.

  4. 4

    Transmission Shifting Issues

    7complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Transmission fails to shift smoothly, gets stuck in gear, or requires excessive force to shift.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Unintended Acceleration and Brake Failure

    6complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Vehicles have experienced unintended acceleration with brake systems failing to slow or stop the vehicle, leading to collisions or near misses.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Brake System Malfunctions and ABS Failures

    4complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    Brake systems have failed or malfunctioned, including locked-up brakes, low brake fluid warnings, and ABS unit failures.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Emergency Brake Failure to Hold Vehicle

    3complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The emergency brake fails to hold the vehicle on inclines, even after adjustment, leading to unintended movement.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Engine stalls at idle due to PCM or accelerator pedal sensor failure

    2complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine stalls at idle or during stops, requiring the driver to restart the vehicle manually. This is caused by a faulty PCM or accelerator pedal position sensor.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Suspension Clunking and Lower Control Arm Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Front suspension produces clunking noises over bumps due to failed lower control arms.

    $300–$900est. control arm / ball joint replacement · 1.5–4 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.

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