2016 Ford Mustang steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Ford Mustang — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The steering wheel over time is very loose and in my case i need to be very careful with it because I feel I am losing control on my car while driving. You can feel the steering wheel moving up and down without little to know force also while driving. I don't even drive that fast since my way to…”
filed Feb 25, 2026
“2016 Ford Mustang V6 This is EXTREMELY concerning as it's a SAFETY issue losing power features while the vehicle is in motion. While driving the car provides an error message with a wrench sign/icon stating the transmission is not in Park, then it proceeds to shut down the car leaving us without…”
filed Jul 27, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Mustang | 7 | 14% |
| 2021 Mustang | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Mustang | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Mustang | 5 | 4% |
| 2018 Mustang | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 Mustang | 11 | 4% |
| 2015 Mustang | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 Mustang | 21 | 6% |
| 2013 Mustang | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 Mustang | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 Mustang | 25 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Mustang
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.