How many engine complaints does the 2010 Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2010 Ford Mustang, which is about 8% of the 261 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an engine recall for the 2010 Ford Mustang?

No engine-related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2010 Ford Mustang.

At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2010 Mustang?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 60,000 miles.

What kind of engine problems do 2010 Mustang owners report?

Owners describe stalling at idle or low speed, unexpected surging or acceleration, unusual clunking noises, and inconsistent gear engagement.

Were there any injuries linked to 2010 Mustang engine complaints?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries among the 22 engine complaints, with no fires reported.

2010 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2010 Ford Mustang, about 8% of its 261 total complaints that year. Owners commonly reported sudden stalling, unexpected surges or acceleration, and rough gear engagement, with a median failure mileage of 60,000 miles. No engine-related recall is tied to these reports.

Engine complaints: 22; 8% of 261 complaints
All complaints this year: 261
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine stalls or shuts off unexpectedly at low speed or while idling, sometimes requiring the car to be restarted.
Vehicle surges or lunges forward without driver input, including at low speeds while parking or stopping.
Accelerator pedal reportedly sticks or continues accelerating after the driver removes their foot, in some cases requiring the brake or clutch to regain control.
Owners describe a loud clunking or whistling noise from the engine area accompanied by a sensation the engine had dropped.
Transmission hesitates or skips gears unexpectedly, causing sudden jumps in acceleration or momentary unresponsiveness.

When 2010 Ford Mustang engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 23, 2009, latest Mar 5, 2023.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2009 to Mar 2023; peak Feb 2015 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2010 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.

200592 (13%)
200658 (14%)
200758 (9%)
200827 (8%)
200924 (13%)
201022 (8%)
201181 (17%)
201260 (13%)
201336 (13%)
201424 (7%)
201564 (15%)
201688 (23%)
201736 (14%)
201862 (32%)
201962 (42%)
202031 (26%)
202111 (20%)
20228 (16%)
20233 (20%)
202411 (14%)
20255 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2010 Ford Mustang have?: NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2010 Ford Mustang, which is about 8% of the 261 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an engine recall for the 2010 Ford Mustang?: No engine-related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2010 Ford Mustang.
At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2010 Mustang?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 60,000 miles.
What kind of engine problems do 2010 Mustang owners report?: Owners describe stalling at idle or low speed, unexpected surging or acceleration, unusual clunking noises, and inconsistent gear engagement.
Were there any injuries linked to 2010 Mustang engine complaints?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries among the 22 engine complaints, with no fires reported.