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2024 Ford Mustang: problems, recalls and what it’s worth

12 recall campaigns to confirm with a dealer.

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Known problems on the 2024 Ford Mustang

No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.

2024 Ford Mustang recalls

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Mustang. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.

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  • Electrical

    An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

    Details 25V516000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2024 Mustang vehicle that was repaired incorrectly under recall 24V802. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

    Fix: A dealer will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C35.

  • Lights

    License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Details 25V546000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.

  • Brakes

    An undetected low brake fluid condition can lead to a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Details 24V496000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not be properly configured after a Body Control Module (BCM) service update, resulting in a constantly illuminated brake fluid level warning light that can conceal a low brake fluid condition.

    Fix: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S43.

  • Suspension

    A loss of vehicle handling and steering control increases the risk of a crash.

    Details 24V593000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The rear suspension knuckles may have a casting defect that causes them to fail, which can result in a loss of vehicle handling and steering control.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension knuckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S49.

  • Electrical

    An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

    Details 24V802000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

    Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C35.

  • Brakes

    A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Details 23V800000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.

    Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the brake pedal and bracket assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S61.

2024 Ford Mustang safety investigations and free repairs

No open safety investigations.

Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):

A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.

Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.

2024 Ford Mustang safety and fuel

5 of 5 starsNHTSA overall crash rating (1 of 2 versions rated)
17–26 mpgEPA combined, depending on engine and drive
$2,500–$3,800 a yearEPA fuel-cost estimate (15,000 miles a year)

From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.

What owners complain about

79 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.

Electrical46%
Driver-assist systems14%
Engine & cooling11%
Lights10%
Brakes9%

Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.

What a 2024 Ford Mustang is worth

Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.

MileageTrade-in (rough)
40,000 mi$35,502
80,000 mi$34,450
120,000 mi$26,200
$0$10k$20k$30k$40k40k mi80k mi120k mi40,000 miles: $35,50280,000 miles: $34,450120,000 miles: $26,200$35,502$26,200
Trade-in value by mileage

From new to now

What each Ford Mustang model year trades in for today at typical mileage.

$0$10k$20k$30k$40kNew1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr6 yr7 yrAge (years old)2019 model, 7 yr old, ~84,000 mi: about $18,4382022 model, 4 yr old, ~48,000 mi: about $28,310
This 2024Other model years today

Typical mileage = 12,000 miles a year; values between two published mileages are estimated in a straight line.

Other Ford Mustang years

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