2015 Ford Mustang latches/locks/linkages problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2015 Ford Mustang — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact recently purchased the vehicle. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who refused to inspect the door latch codes. The contact was…”
filed Oct 8, 2025
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the passenger’s side door erroneously unlatched and became partially unsecured. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was not contacted. Additionally, the contact stated that the…”
filed Mar 28, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or…Campaign 20V331000 · Jun 8, 2020
- A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or…Campaign 16V643000 · Sep 6, 2016
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mustang | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Mustang | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 Mustang | 12 | 6% |
| 2017 Mustang | 29 | 11% |
| 2016 Mustang | 25 | 7% |
| 2011 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Mustang | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 Mustang | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 Mustang | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Ford Mustang
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.