2007 Ford MUSTANG - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2007 Ford Mustang has not been rated for overall safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, the car received high ratings of 5 stars for both the front crash driver side and front crash passenger side. The side crash drivers side received a rating of 4 stars, while other ratings are not available. Unfortunately, the Ford Mustang does not come equipped with electronic stability control, forward collision warning, or lane departure warning systems.

In terms of safety concerns, there have been 609 complaints reported for this model along with 9 recalls. This indicates that there have been some issues identified with the car that have prompted both customer complaints and manufacturer recalls. Overall, while the Ford Mustang has received good crash ratings in certain areas, the lack of safety features and the number of complaints and recalls suggest that potential buyers should be aware of these factors when considering this vehicle.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

609

Recall Count

9

Investigation Count

4

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2007 Ford Mustang 2-DR Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2007 Ford Mustang 2-DR

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

No
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2007 Ford Mustang 2-DR Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2007 Ford Mustang 2-DR Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2007 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2007 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 4 4 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2007 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2007 Ford MUSTANG

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v001000 (air bags) and 15v319000 (air bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. the local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2024-05-07

Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v001000 (air bags) and 15v319000 (air bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. the local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the contact has stated that the vehicle belonged to her late uncle and was stolen. the vehicle is no longer exists and is not in her possession."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2022-03-06

Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. the contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v319000 (air bags) and 19v001000 (air bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. the local dealer and manufacturer were contacted."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2022-09-05

Complaint:
"the contact's son owned a 2007 ford mustang. the contact stated that while her son was accelerating from a stop, another vehicle had crashed on the driver's side of the vehicle. the air bags did not deploy upon impact. the contact's son was knocked unconscious and taken to the local hospital. the contact's son was treated for a head contusion and bruising to his chest and abdomen. the other driving was taken to the hospital in critical condition; however, his injuries were unknown. a police report was filed at the scene. the vehicle was towed from the scene to an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and they offered no assistance. a dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-01-10

Complaint:
"the contact owned a 2007 ford mustang. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the driver side airbag erroneously deployed causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a concrete wall. the driver of the vehicle was the contacts daughter. during the incident, the driver sustained an injured right arm which required medical treatment. a police report was taken at the scene and the destroyed vehicle was towed away. the manufacturer and local dealer (unknown) were notified of the failure. the cause of the failure was not determined. the failure mileage was 102,000."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-11-03

Complaint:
"airbag recall"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-07-07

Complaint:
"i don't own this vehicle anymore. can the recall notices stop. you have only been sending them for years. again. i don't only the vehicle anymore. therefore i can not do anything about recall notice except throw it out. send it to the new owner."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-10-10

Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v001000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. battlefield ford (8820 centreville rd, manassas, va 20110, (888) 698-0893) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-04-05

Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. gallagher ford (4613, 650 30th st, elko, nv 89801) performed the recall repair on february 15, 2019; however, they used a faulty component that caused the air bag warning indicator to illuminate. the dealer had the vehicle ever since and was awaiting the parts to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-10-05

Complaint:
"i had both driver & passenger side airbags replaced at bob swope ford in elizabethtown, ky 42701. the last one being done on the passenger side in march 2019. i have been getting these notifications that say i haven't had it done. i called bob swope ford and they acknowledge that it has been done and they can't do anything about it. i have been telephoned and i have told them where i had it done and i am still getting notifications. can someone please help me resolve this issue?"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-02-03

Recalls for the 2007 Ford MUSTANG

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. the parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 ford mustang and mustang gt500. it also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 ford mustang, 2010-2012 lincoln mkz, 2010-2012 ford fusion, 2010-2011 mercury milan, 2007-2011 ford ranger, and 2007-2010 lincoln mkx vehicles. please see ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. these parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling."
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2021-02-16

Recall:
"ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2012 ford fusion and mustang and lincoln zephyr and mkz vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, ford is recalling certain 2009 ford ranger, edge, fusion and mustang, lincoln mkx, mkz and zephyr and mercury milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 ford ranger, edge and lincoln mkx, 2006-2008 ford fusion, mercury milan, lincoln zephyr and mkz, 2005-2008 ford mustang and..."
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2017-01-10

Recall:
"ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 ford ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 ford fusion, mercury milan and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2007-2010 ford edge, lincoln mkx vehicles, 2005-2006 ford gt vehicles, and 2005-2011 ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 ford ranger, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles, 2006-2008 ford fusion, mercury milan and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2005-2006 ford gt vehicles and 2005-2008 ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." any vehicle not..."
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2016-05-31

FORD Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

FORD ranks 1 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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