2018 Ford Mustang latches/locks/linkages problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2018 Ford Mustang — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the message "Front Passenger Door Ajar" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and opened and closed the door. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The…”
filed Oct 6, 2025
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the passenger’s side door opened inadvertently. The contact also stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, she observed wind coming from the passenger’s side…”
filed May 6, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mustang | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Mustang | 6 | 4% |
| 2017 Mustang | 29 | 11% |
| 2016 Mustang | 25 | 7% |
| 2015 Mustang | 21 | 5% |
| 2011 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Mustang | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 Mustang | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 Mustang | 4 | 2% |
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.