2013 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

22Engine complaints

8.1%Of all 271 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS145 · 53.5%

POWER TRAIN46 · 17%

ENGINE22 · 8.1%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL19 · 7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17 · 6.3%

Share of the 271 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Ford Mustang overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED…”NHTSA complaint 10762509 — filed 09/09/2015

“CAR SEEMED TO HAVE A MISS WHEN DRIVING ....AFTER STOPPING AND GETTING BACK IN AND STARTING CAR WAS APPARENTLY NOT RUNNING LIKE IT SUPPOSED TO…”NHTSA complaint 10744616 — filed 07/29/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10684225 — filed 02/19/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Ford Mustang have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Ford Mustang: 22 of 271 complaints on file (8.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Ford Mustang have in total?

271 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.