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2014 Ford Mustang Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 22 steering complaints for the 2014 Ford Mustang, 6% of its 359 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 39,000 miles, with 3 crashes and 3 injuries reported. No related recall is listed for steering on this model year.

Steering complaints
22
6% of 359
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
39,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist while turning at low speed, sometimes causing the wheel to seize completely.
  • A 'power steering assist fault' or 'advance trac' warning message appears on the dash right before or during the loss of assist.
  • Some drivers describe a delayed steering response of several seconds at highway speed, causing the car to drift into another lane.
  • Power steering has been reported to cut out intermittently in parking lots and low-speed maneuvers, then return after restarting the car.
  • One driver reported the vehicle drifted off the road and crashed after losing steering control while driving.

When 2014 Ford Mustang steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 1, 2013, latest Aug 5, 2026.

2014 Ford Mustang steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2013Feb 2017Oct 2017Oct 2018May 2019Jun 2022Aug 2026
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2013 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Ford Mustang

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Mustang model year

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

  1. 20103 (1%)
  2. 201125 (5%)
  3. 201216 (3%)
  4. 201310 (4%)
  5. 201422 (6%)
  6. 201517 (4%)
  7. 201612 (3%)
  8. 201711 (4%)
  9. 20184 (2%)
  10. 20196 (4%)
  11. 20202 (2%)
  12. 20211 (2%)
  13. 20227 (14%)
  14. 20235 (33%)
  15. 20243 (4%)
  16. 20251 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Ford Mustang have a steering recall?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2014 Ford Mustang's steering complaints.
How common are steering complaints for the 2014 Mustang?
NHTSA lists 22 steering complaints for the 2014 Mustang, which is 6% of the 359 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do steering problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Mustang is 39,000 miles.
Have steering problems led to crashes or injuries in the 2014 Mustang?
NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2014 Mustang, with no fires reported.
Is steering a bigger issue for the 2014 Mustang than other years?
The 2014 Mustang's steering share of 6% is higher than most other model years listed, though 2022 (14%) and 2023 (33%) show higher shares despite fewer total complaints.

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.