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2007 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Ford Mustang, 9% of all 615 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest engine complaint count among 21 Mustang model years. These complaints report 12 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 55,250 miles.

Engine complaints
58
9% of 615
Crashes reported
12
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
55,250 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Ford Mustang engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 9, 2006, latest Mar 16, 2021.

2007 Ford Mustang engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter52006 Q42009 Q22011 Q22012 Q32013 Q42015 Q12017 Q42021 Q1
58 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q4 to 2021 Q1; peak 2013 Q3 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Ford Mustang

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Mustang model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200592 (13%)
  2. 200658 (14%)
  3. 200758 (9%)
  4. 200827 (8%)
  5. 200924 (13%)
  6. 201022 (8%)
  7. 201181 (17%)
  8. 201260 (13%)
  9. 201336 (13%)
  10. 201424 (7%)
  11. 201564 (15%)
  12. 201688 (23%)
  13. 201736 (14%)
  14. 201862 (32%)
  15. 201962 (42%)
  16. 202031 (26%)
  17. 202111 (20%)
  18. 20228 (16%)
  19. 20233 (20%)
  20. 202411 (14%)
  21. 20255 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Ford Mustang have engine problems?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Ford Mustang, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 12 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,250 miles.
Which Ford Mustang year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Ford Mustang has the most engine complaints (92), compared with 58 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Ford Mustang?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Ford Mustang is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.