2014 Ford MUSTANG - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2014 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD has an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5, indicating above-average safety features and crash test performance. The vehicle excels in front and side crash tests, with the passenger side front crash rating being the highest at 5. Additionally, the car has stability control as a standard feature, which enhances its ability to maintain control during different driving conditions.

Unfortunately, the Ford Mustang does not have collision warning or lane departure warning systems, which could further enhance its safety features. The car has received a total of 348 complaints, highlighting areas of concern that may need attention. Moreover, there have been 4 recalls issued for this model, emphasizing the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and ensuring all safety recalls are addressed promptly to maintain the car's safety standards.

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Complaint Count

348

Recall Count

4

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

4/5

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Safety Features

2014 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2014 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD

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.

Standard
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

2014 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2014 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD 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 2014 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 4 Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 4 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 2014 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 4 Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 4 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated 3 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 3 Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 4 Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

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

Test 2005 Score 2014 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 4 Not Rated

Complaints for the 2014 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:
"i randomly checked to see if any recalls were out regarding this vehicle. upon checking i entered my vin # but was advised it was not part of the airbag recall. however my airbag light constantly comes on."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2022-05-12
Complaint:
"was hit on passenger side and slammed in to barrier wall on the driver side and only the side airbag on the passenger side deployed. had recall on airbag fixed but did not work"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2022-12-01
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford mustang. the contact stated upon approaching a light 30 mph, another vehicle had pulled out in front of her that she was behind. the vehicle in front of her had made an abrupt stop which caused her to hit the vehicle in front of her. the air bags did not deploy. a police was report was filed. the contact did sustain head, neck, back, left right shoulder and bruises injuries or seek medical attention. the vehicle was not drivable. the vehicle was towed to the insurance company storage yard. the vehicle had not been diagnosed as of yet. the local dealer nor manufacturer had been informed of failure. the failure mileage was approximately 103,000."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-08-07
Complaint:
"i have a confirmed issue with my son's passenger side airbag. the local dealer woody anderson ford was not able to schedule repairs until march 17th and would not offer a loaner even for the day of the repair. as a result my son will have to drive an unsafe vehicle for 2 1/2 months until the repairs can be made."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-06-12
Complaint:
"ford has failed to contact me regarding faulty airbags.i discovered this issue from the state farm ins website"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-01-10
Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2014 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. an unknown ford dealer 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. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2021-06-09
Complaint:
"i have been trying for three months to get my local ford dealership (freedom ford of morgantown) to cooperate with me to get this safety recall done. it's apparent they would rather make money instead of fixing recalls. my vehicle does not see rain or snow."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-01-05
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford mustang. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a traffic sign. during the crash, the front driver seat airbag deployed but did not inflate. no injuries were reported. a police report was taken at the scene. the vehicle was destroyed and towed away. the cause of the failure was not determined. the failure mileage was 80,000."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-01-06
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford mustang. when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. in march of 2019, the vehicle was included in an unknown recall regarding the passenger air bag. hutch ford (213 s mayo trail, paintsville, ky 41240, (606) 789-5303) stated that the contact would have to pay for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 115,000."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-01-07
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford mustang. the contact stated his daughter was driving at 45 mph, when another vehicle crashed into the entire driver side of the vehicle. as a result, the vehicle moved forward, causing a second vehicle to crash the front of the vehicle. the drivers side air bag delayed in deploying. the driver had already exited the vehicle when the air bag deployed. the drivers head hit the steering wheel and needed medical attention. in addition, the driver of the second vehicle requested medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an impound lot. the contact called a local dealer (fairway ford located at 2323 laurens rd, greenville, sc 29607, (864) 242-5060) and was made aware of failure. the contact mentioned that nhtsa campaign number: 15v319000 (air bags) was completed 2 years ago at the same local dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer had not been informed of failure. the failure mileage was 26,000. *bf*jb"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-01-07

Recalls for the 2014 Ford MUSTANG

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 ford mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of 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, ford is recalling certain 2011 ford ranger and mercury milan vehicles, 2011-2012 ford fusion and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles and 2011-2014 ford mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of 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." ford is also recalling certain 2010 ford edge and lincoln mkx vehicles, 2010-2011 ford ranger and mercury milan vehicles, 2010-2012 ford fusion and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, and 2010-2014 ford mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of ak,..."
Consequence:
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 owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2019-01-07
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

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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