2014 Ford Mustang Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2014 Ford Mustang, 6% of its 359 total complaints for the year, with 4 crashes and 3 injuries reported. No brake-specific recall is listed for this model year. Median mileage at failure was 45,000.
- Brakes complaints
- 22
- 6% of 359
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 45,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe traction control light illuminating along with brakes and throttle modulating on their own at speeds around 40 mph, as if the car were sliding on ice.
- Some drivers report the vehicle violently swaying left to right while driving, accompanied by the traction control warning light.
- One owner reported brakes acting as if they lost power when applied to disengage cruise control, with the issue recurring multiple times.
- Another owner reported grinding noises from the brakes after rotor replacement, followed by a temporary loss of power and traction control light activation.
- A separate report described sudden loss of both braking and steering while backing down a driveway, causing the vehicle to roll into a fence.
- One early complaint noted the brakes failed to respond quickly at low mileage, though a dealer inspection found no issue.
When 2014 Ford Mustang brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 30, 2014, latest Feb 13, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 Ford Mustang
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Mustang model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2014 Ford Mustang have?
- NHTSA lists 22 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Ford Mustang, making up 6% of the 359 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Ford Mustang?
- No related recalls are listed for the 2014 Ford Mustang's brake system in NHTSA data.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically appear on the 2014 Mustang?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2014 Ford Mustang is 45,000 miles.
- Have brake problems led to crashes on the 2014 Mustang?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 3 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2014 Ford Mustang.
- How does the 2014 Mustang compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2014 Mustang's brake complaints represent 6% of its total complaints, the same share as 2011 and 2016, while 2015 saw the highest share at 13%.