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Buying a used 2018 Ford Mustang? Check these 4 recalls first
The critical recall here is narrow: it applies only to cars fitted with a Roush supercharger kit that can cause a fuel leak, so it matters only if this car was modified. The broader issues are the 10-speed transmission possibly not holding Park, a gear display that may not show PARK, and a backup camera fault. NHTSA lists 191 owner complaints — unverified reports — led by engine at 56 and powertrain at 45, with eight crashes and five injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask whether a Roush supercharger or other aftermarket kit was ever installed
- Park on an incline and confirm the car holds Park and the display reads PARK
- Request transmission service history, given powertrain complaint volume
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Ford Mustang
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Roush Supercharger Kit Can Cause Mustang Fuel Leak | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Ford and Lincoln 10-speed transmissions may not hold Park | Power Train | high |
| Ford Mustang gear display may not show PARK | Electrical System | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln vehicles: backup camera image may fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
191 complaints filed for this model year, including 8 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 56 | Yes |
| Power Train | 45 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 30 | Yes |
| Structure | 15 | None found |
| Latches And Locks | 12 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 11 | Yes |