The Lemon Index2014 Ford Mustang.
The 2014 Ford Mustang is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 272 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 301, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 18 to 23 mpg combined. The best Ford Mustang year is 2010.
Lemon alert. 3× the average car's complaints.
Best year 2010
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 359 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Mustang year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 7K to 51K miles on the car (153 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 9K–50K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 1K–54K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 9K–57K miles
Recalls 4
- airbags 2021
Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers.
- airbags 2021
These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute hu…
- airbags 2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Show all 4 recalls
- airbags 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 60 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Due to vehicles, with carbon fiber clutches, a chatter or moan/groan noise is heard while…
- Provided information regarding the downshifting of 5-3, on some vehicles, exhibiting a…
- Lincoln/ford: each and every time shifting from park to drive or reverse, a buzzing or…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Mustang C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–4400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
I was in a car wreck recently and my 2014 Ford Mustang was totaled and my airbags did not go off. I could have been seriously injured concidering what happened with my car.
2014 Ford Mustang owner · NHTSA complaint 10808618
More owner reports
Takata recall- I have asked my dealership over and over to fix this recall and I get the same answer that the part is not available. This should be done before placing in new cars
NHTSA complaint 10944204
Letter from congressman duncan on behalf of constituent re 2014 Ford airbag recall notice.
NHTSA complaint 10762614
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Ford Mustang reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 3× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 301; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Mustang year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2014 Ford Mustang problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (78%), transmission & drivetrain (5%) and body structure (4%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Mustang have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Ford Mustang get?
18 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Ford Mustang safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Mustang problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 7,200 and 51,500 miles. The middle report was at 24,000 miles, from 153 complaints.
Does the 2014 Ford Mustang have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 5% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Ford Mustang cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $4400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Ford Mustang have?
3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.8L 8-cyl.
What Ford Mustang year is better than the 2014?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2021 and 2022.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works