How many engine complaints does the 2020 Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA lists 31 engine complaints for the 2020 Mustang, which is 26% of the 120 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Ford Mustang engine?

No recalls are listed for the engine problem area on the 2020 Ford Mustang in this data.

At what mileage do 2020 Mustang engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2020 Mustang is 63,000 miles.

What kind of engine problems do 2020 Mustang owners report?

Owners describe coolant leaking into the engine, overheating, misfiring, loss of throttle with a derate mode, and unexplained oil loss.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to 2020 Mustang engine complaints?

Within the engine problem area, NHTSA data for the 2020 Mustang shows 1 crash and 2 fires reported across all complaint areas, with 1 injury.

2020 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 31 engine complaints for the 2020 Ford Mustang, 26% of its 120 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 63,000. No engine-related recall has been issued for this problem area.

Engine complaints: 31; 26% of 120
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 63,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Coolant leaking into the combustion chamber and engine block causes misfiring, loss of power, and in some cases engine replacement.
Engine overheating occurs while driving at various speeds, with the temperature gauge showing hot and the check engine light illuminated.
Loss of throttle response accompanied by a wrench light puts the engine into a derate mode, requiring the driver to shut off the car and wait before restarting.
Owners report the check engine light coming on along with engine misfiring and shaking, sometimes forcing the vehicle to pull over.
Significant engine oil loss was discovered by owners without an accompanying dashboard warning, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
One owner reported the catalytic converter and active grill shutter assembly needing replacement after a check engine light event.

When 2020 Ford Mustang engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 15, 2020, latest Sep 10, 2026.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2020 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2020 Ford Mustang

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Mustang model year

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

201021 (8%)
201181 (17%)
201260 (13%)
201336 (13%)
201424 (7%)
201564 (15%)
201688 (23%)
201736 (14%)
201862 (32%)
201962 (42%)
202031 (26%)
202111 (20%)
20228 (16%)
20233 (20%)
202411 (14%)
20255 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2020 Ford Mustang have?: NHTSA lists 31 engine complaints for the 2020 Mustang, which is 26% of the 120 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Ford Mustang engine?: No recalls are listed for the engine problem area on the 2020 Ford Mustang in this data.
At what mileage do 2020 Mustang engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2020 Mustang is 63,000 miles.
What kind of engine problems do 2020 Mustang owners report?: Owners describe coolant leaking into the engine, overheating, misfiring, loss of throttle with a derate mode, and unexplained oil loss.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to 2020 Mustang engine complaints?: Within the engine problem area, NHTSA data for the 2020 Mustang shows 1 crash and 2 fires reported across all complaint areas, with 1 injury.