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Ford Mustang 2018 Electrical System Problems

32 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2018 Ford Mustang - 16% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V814000Reported December 18, 2017 - 2,100 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 2,100 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine67Power Train46Unknown Or Other23Driver Assistance and Stability Systems21Vehicle Structure15Latches, Locks and Linkages12
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.