2015 Ford Mustang Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 32 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Ford Mustang, 7% of its 436 total complaints, with 2 fires and no crashes or injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 35,000 miles. Two fuel system recalls (15V339000 and 14V774000) apply to this year.
- Fuel System complaints
- 32
- 7% of 436
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 35,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a burning rubber odor followed by white smoke or fire coming from the engine bay while driving at highway speeds.
- Some describe a strong fuel odor inside and outside the cabin along with a fuel tank door that opens randomly and exposes the fuel opening.
- Several owners tied to recall 15V339000 reported being told the fuel system repair part was unavailable for an extended period after notification.
- Owners describe the fuel pressure sensor causing the fuel gauge to drop and the vehicle to lose acceleration or fail to start.
- A defective purge control valve was reported to let raw fuel enter the engine, causing rough idle, stalling, and excess smoke.
- One owner reported unexpected high-RPM acceleration from rest linked to the fuel/engine system, leaving burn marks on the pavement before the vehicle could be stopped.
When 2015 Ford Mustang fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 27, 2015, latest Mar 12, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Ford Mustang
- NHTSA 15V339000Jun 2, 2015Fuel System19,095 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured February 14, 2014, to February 10, 2015, and equipped with 2.3L engines. Prolonged exposure to elevated underbody temperatures can cause degradation of the fuel tank and/or fuel vapor lines, which may eventually result in a fuel leak. In addition, this condition could cause seals in the parking brake cable to degrade, potentially affecting parking brake function.
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source it can, increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Reduced parking brake function could potentially result in unexpected vehicle movement, which may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shield, add thermal patches to the fuel tank and parking brake cable, and add thermal wraps to the fuel vapor lines. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S19.
- NHTSA 14V774000Dec 5, 2014Fuel System712 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 25, 2014, to October 9, 2014. The fuel pressure sensor may not have been seated properly to the fuel jumper line, which may cause a fuel leak.
Risk: A partially seated fuel pressure sensor could cause a fuel odor or a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel jumper line, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S27.
Fuel System complaints by Mustang model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are fuel system problems in the 2015 Ford Mustang?
- NHTSA lists 32 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Mustang, which is 7% of all 436 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2015 Ford Mustang?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two fuel system recalls for 2015 Mustang: 15V339000, covering fuel tank shield and thermal patch replacement on 2.3L engines, and 14V774000, covering a fuel jumper line reseating issue.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for fuel system complaints on the 2015 Mustang is 35,000 miles.
- Have fuel system issues caused fires or crashes in the 2015 Mustang?
- NHTSA records 2 fires tied to fuel system complaints for the 2015 Mustang, with no crashes or injuries reported.
- How does the 2015 Mustang compare to other model years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2015 Mustang's 7% share of complaints tied to the fuel system is higher than most other Mustang years in the data, including 2013 at 4%, 2014 at 3%, and 2017 at 2%, though lower than 2021 (27%) and 2022 (29%).