2021 Ford Mustang fuel system, gasoline problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2021 Ford Mustang — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle shuddered while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that there was a banging sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated while pulling over to the…”
filed Apr 7, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started losing automotive power. The vehicle had stalled several times. The vehicle was able to restart, and the loss of automotive power was intermittent. The contact received notification of…”
filed Mar 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while drivingCampaign 25V455000 · Jul 7, 2025
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mustang | 8 | 16% |
| 2020 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 Mustang | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Mustang | 19 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.