CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Ford Mustang has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 347 complaints with NHTSA, including 21 crashes, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (242 reports).
2008 Ford Mustang recalls
Front Air Bag Inflator Can Explode and Send Metal Fragments
Some front air bag inflators used as replacement service parts may rupture when the air bag deploys.
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture in a crash that deploys the air bag.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture in a crash that deploys the front airbags.
Driver airbag inflator may rupture in a crash
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in certain Ford Mustang and GT vehicles may be affected by moisture over time.
Most common 2008 Ford Mustang problems
Problem areas named in the 347 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 242 |
| Power Train | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Structure | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Engine | 6 |
What owners report
Driving approximately 20 mph, on a smooth road, in a retirement community, the drivers seat airbag explosively inflated without warning. The seatbelts are locked and unusable, the seat bolster is shredded, the driver door panel is disconnected as is the exterior rocker cover. I am afraid to drive the car in fear of the other air bags exploding while driving.
Battery goes dead when sitting for a week when not driven. When I charge the battery and hook up the terminals and turn on the ignition with key the radio comes on and I know it was shut off before shutting car down.I always shut off radio before shutting off the car.I have seen reports of shutting radio off first then car ignition.Any idea what to look for.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while the son was driving approximately 40 MPH and pressing the brake pedal to reduce speed, the engine began to rev and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The driver observed that the accelerator pedal had remained pressed toward the floorboard and reached down to manually lift the pedal to reduce the vehicle's speed. The vehicle then drove into an intersection and crashed into a second vehicle. During the crash, no injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene, and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to t
I have a 2008 Ford Mustang with a V-6 engine. Recently I had to jump start it twice in a week's time to get it started and decided to take it to my dealer to have the battery checked. On the way there, I had to stop for a line of line of traffic at a red light. The instant I applied the brakes the engine started racing. I stood on the brakes as hard as I could, but could not bring the car to a complete stop. I got it slowed down to about three MPH, steered it into a parking lot that was next to me, and shoved it into park. I was afraid to drive it, so I called AAA and had it towed to my dealer. I told them how the engine started to race when I applied the brakes, and that I couldn't bring th
2008 Ford Mustang questions
Does the 2008 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2008 Ford Mustang: Front Air Bag Inflator Can Explode and Send Metal Fragments; Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments; Driver airbag inflator may rupture in a crash; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Mustang?
Based on 347 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (242), Power Train (30), Vehicle Speed Control (19).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Ford Mustang has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.