2016 Ford Mustang Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 75 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Ford Mustang, 20% of all 377 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 31,500 miles. Two fires and one crash are linked to this component, and no related recall is on file.
- Electrical System complaints
- 75
- 20% of 377
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 31,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report fires starting in door panels or glove compartments, in some cases reigniting after being extinguished.
- Multiple owners describe evaporator coil failures in the A/C system that let refrigerant vapor into the cabin, sometimes recurring after repair.
- Some drivers report sudden loss of power steering along with warning lights for AdvanceTrac, hill assist, and traction control.
- Backup cameras reportedly go to static or a black screen intermittently, with dealers unable to reproduce the fault.
- Several owners report the engine stalling or shutting off while driving, sometimes failing to restart for several minutes.
- Dash and infotainment screens are reported going blank along with a full power loss while the vehicle is running.
When 2016 Ford Mustang electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 20, 2016, latest Aug 20, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Ford Mustang
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical 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 electrical problems in the 2016 Ford Mustang?
- NHTSA lists 75 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Mustang, which is 20% of the 377 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Mustang electrical system?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2016 Mustang.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 31,500 miles.
- Have electrical issues caused fires or crashes in the 2016 Mustang?
- NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 1 crash linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Mustang.