How common are fuel system complaints on the 2016 Ford Mustang?

NHTSA shows 21 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Mustang, making up 6% of all 377 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Mustang fuel system?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this fuel system problem area.

At what mileage do 2016 Mustang fuel system problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2016 Mustang is 31,115 miles.

What fuel system symptoms do owners report most on the 2016 Mustang?

Owners most often report stalling while driving, fuel pump failures that prevent restarting, and stalling right after refueling due to a sticking evaporative valve.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to fuel system complaints?

NHTSA data lists 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the 21 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Mustang.

2016 Ford Mustang Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Ford Mustang, 6% of its 377 total complaints. Owners commonly report fuel pump failures and stalling near a median 31,115 miles, with no related recall on file for this area.

Fuel System complaints: 21; 6% of 377
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 31,115 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden stalling while driving, sometimes at highway speed, often followed by the vehicle failing to restart.
Fuel pump failures are frequently described, leaving the car cranking but not starting after a stop at a gas station.
Several owners report stalling immediately after refueling, traced to a sticking fuel evaporator valve.
A check engine light for an evaporative emission leak (P0456) is reported along with fuel vapor escaping from the capless filler neck.
One owner described a fire on the passenger side while driving, though this was an isolated report.

When 2016 Ford Mustang fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 3, 2016, latest Sep 17, 2026.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2016 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Ford Mustang

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Mustang model year

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

20107 (3%)
201126 (6%)
201222 (5%)
201311 (4%)
201411 (3%)
201532 (7%)
201621 (6%)
20176 (2%)
20188 (4%)
20190 (0%)
20208 (7%)
202115 (27%)
202214 (29%)
20232 (13%)
20240 (0%)
20251 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2016 Ford Mustang?: NHTSA shows 21 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Mustang, making up 6% of all 377 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Mustang fuel system?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this fuel system problem area.
At what mileage do 2016 Mustang fuel system problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2016 Mustang is 31,115 miles.
What fuel system symptoms do owners report most on the 2016 Mustang?: Owners most often report stalling while driving, fuel pump failures that prevent restarting, and stalling right after refueling due to a sticking evaporative valve.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to fuel system complaints?: NHTSA data lists 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the 21 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Mustang.