CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Ford Mustang has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 466 complaints with NHTSA, including 20 crashes, 1 fire, 17 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (203 reports).
2011 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 airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards
This recall covers certain 2010-2014 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including Edge, Fusion, Mustang, Ranger, MKX, MKZ, Zephyr and Milan models, depending on model year and where the vehicle was sold or registered.
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 2011 Ford Mustang problems
Problem areas named in the 466 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 203 |
| Air Bags | 125 |
| Engine | 48 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 |
| Steering | 25 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 14 |
| Structure | 10 |
What owners report
This is a common issue with these S197 Mustangs. The steering position sensor failed. While driving, this can cause the "Service Advancetrac" warning to come on, meanwhile the wheels spin at different speeds as the car attempts to correct a low traction scenario that isn't happening, causing the driver to crash. This caused me to temporarily lose control of my vehicle. Luckily I didn't hit anything. The sensor itself can be replaced for $20-$40, but Ford has sealed it inside the EPAS system, making it non-servicable and escalating the repair cost to over $1300.
Steering angle sensor has malfunctioned, sometimes when i turn the traction and stability control completely turns off, abs randomly activates while im driving.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the transmission, on occasion, did not shift into second and third gear. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed clutch pad. The contact was informed that the clutch pad needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and did not assist. The contact was informed to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,0
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while attempting to service the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 174,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 298,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the front driverâs side seat air bag deployed upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
2011 Ford Mustang safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford Mustang C RWD | Not rated | n/a | n/a | 5 (8.7% rollover risk) |
| 2011 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | Not rated | n/a | n/a | 5 (8.7% rollover risk) |
2011 Ford Mustang questions
Does the 2011 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2011 Ford Mustang: Front Air Bag Inflator Can Explode and Send Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments; Driver airbag inflator may rupture in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Mustang?
Based on 466 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (203), Air Bags (125), Engine (48).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 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.