2015 Ford MUSTANG - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2015 Ford Mustang received an outstanding overall safety rating of 5 out of 5, indicating excellent crashworthiness and occupant protection. In specific crash tests, such as front and side crashes, the Mustang also scored the highest rating of 5. Additionally, it is equipped with standard electronic stability control, which helps the driver maintain control in challenging driving conditions. While lane departure warning is not available in this model, it does offer an optional forward collision warning system to enhance safety.

It is worth noting that despite its high safety ratings, there have been 370 complaints reported for the 2015 Ford Mustang. Furthermore, there have been 9 recalls issued for this vehicle, highlighting the importance of addressing any potential safety issues promptly. Overall, with its top safety ratings and available advanced safety features, the 2015 Ford Mustang is a strong choice for individuals looking for a safe and reliable sports car option.

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Complaint Count

370

Recall Count

9

Investigation Count

3

Safety Rating

5/5

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Safety Features

2015 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2015 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.

Optional
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.

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2015 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2015 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 2015 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 5 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 2015 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 4 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated 4 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 4 Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

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

Test 2005 Score 2015 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 5 Not Rated

Complaints for the 2015 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:
"in october 2021 i attended my sisters funeral in dallas tx while in the parking lot i went to back up and backed into my sons vehicle. no insurance claim was filed but i did pay out of pocket for the damage which was 2800.00. at the time i was unaware of the safety recall. my car still has no reverse camera clock or temperature reading and tpms system is failing as well. last october i took the car to johnston ford in new boston texas. they kept the car for two and a half hours and fixed nothing. i repeatedly call back and always say they will return my call but to no avail. please help i am lost without my reverse camera"
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2021-03-10
Complaint:
"the rear view camera randomly became unavailable after starting the car. restarting the car did the fix it. in my online research, it is said that the cause is a faulty wiring harness that ford used between 2014 and 2017, which would affect my car (2015)."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2024-05-05
Complaint:
"backup camera image quality"
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2025-02-04
Complaint:
"door unlatches while on highway. incident has been occurring sporadically during my husbands commute to work. however we both drove vehicle out of town on 5 hour road trip and it unlatched 4 times on 4/15/23 and 1 time on 4/16/23. vendor says this vin is not covered by recall for same issue. online forum suggests this is happening to other owners for several model years of similar mustang convertibles"
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2024-03-04
Complaint:
"hello. i'm waiting for the repair, but i have booked this car as part of my business and provision for my family. how can i know when it will be repaired? ford has to fix it. regards [xxx] usa&br deal llc information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2023-01-04
Complaint:
"my vehicle is often showing a "service advancetrac" warning, another warning that the hill start assist is disabled, and simultaneously the antilock brake warning light and the seatbelt warning light on the dashboard will light up. when this happens, the traction control shuts down and steering becomes more difficult. it seems to be a sensor malfunction or a problem with the powertrain control module, which would be consistent with nhtsa campaign no. 22v382, which was issued for newer model mustangs."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2023-10-03
Complaint:
"backup camera doesn't work. received a recall letter from ford but when i brought the car in for repairs they checked it and got it working. three days later it again stopped working. they said that even though i received a recall letter from ford the backup camera is not covered by the recall."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2023-11-06
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 ford mustang. the contact stated that while driving, the cruise control was set to 75 mph when he heard a loud noise and started to see a light then dark gray cloud of smoke at the hood of the vehicle. the contact stated that the engine started to decelerate, and he was able to coast off the road. the contact stated upon inspecting under the hood of the vehicle, oil was scattered throughout. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was approximately 41,000."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2022-10-10
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 ford mustang. the contact stated that during inclement weather, water was leaking into the vehicle from the rear passenger’s side window causing the seat and carpet to be soaked. the contact was concerned that the moisture and condensation from the rainwater may lead to mold inside the vehicle. the cause of the failure was not determined. the local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 60,000."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2022-07-09
Complaint:
"evap core has a small leak, which ford is aware of being defective…. this causes a small leak of freon/refrigerant to enter the cabin thru the a/c vents in the vehicle while driving and can cause some dizziness and you can loose focus and can cause an accident."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2022-06-05

Recalls for the 2015 Ford MUSTANG

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 ford focus, 2013-2015 ford escape and ford c-max, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 2014-2016 ford transit connect vehicles. a component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not."
Consequence:
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.

Component(s) Involved: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES > DOORS > LATCH
Date of incident: 2016-09-06
Recall:
"ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 fiesta, 2013-2014 fusion, 2015 mustang, 2013-2015 escape and c-max, 2012-2015 focus, 2014-2016 transit connect, 2013-2014 lincoln mkz, and 2015 mkc vehicles. these vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15v-246, 16v-643 or 17v-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. a component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not."
Consequence:
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.

Component(s) Involved: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES > DOORS > LATCH
Date of incident: 2020-06-08

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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