2018 Ford Mustang engine problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Ford Mustang — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
56
Engine complaints
29%
share of all complaints
14,500 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 1
crash / fire reports
What owners report
“I own a 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium with the 2.3L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle initially developed a check-engine light and was diagnosed with P0303 (Cylinder 3 misfire), P0316 (startup misfire), and P018C. On August 24, 2026, all four spark plugs and one ignition coil were replaced and a…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 9 | 12% |
| 2022 Mustang | 5 | 10% |
| 2021 Mustang | 8 | 15% |
| 2020 Mustang | 25 | 21% |
| 2019 Mustang | 50 | 34% |
| 2017 Mustang | 26 | 10% |
| 2016 Mustang | 75 | 20% |
| 2015 Mustang | 51 | 12% |
| 2014 Mustang | 18 | 5% |
| 2013 Mustang | 22 | 8% |
| 2012 Mustang | 30 | 6% |
| 2011 Mustang | 48 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.