2016 Ford Mustang power train problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Ford Mustang — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“At about 75k miles my mustang started misfiring at about 2,500 rpm’s and higher. Turns out it was a blown head gasket. This engine model is prone to what happened to it. Ford should have a recall for these engine and a solution as they’re ticking time bombs. I wish I could drive with the peace of…”
filed Feb 1, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and shifting gear, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but…”
filed Aug 23, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 7 | 10% |
| 2022 Mustang | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 Mustang | 9 | 16% |
| 2020 Mustang | 23 | 20% |
| 2019 Mustang | 26 | 18% |
| 2018 Mustang | 45 | 24% |
| 2017 Mustang | 22 | 8% |
| 2015 Mustang | 42 | 10% |
| 2014 Mustang | 30 | 8% |
| 2013 Mustang | 48 | 18% |
| 2012 Mustang | 177 | 38% |
| 2011 Mustang | 200 | 43% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.