Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Ford Mustang owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the door panel detached from the driver's and passenger's side door. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was diagnosed with needing the driver's and passenger's door panels replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,900.
A complete failure of the electrical system due to a design flaw where a main electrical wire harness inside the firewall on the drivers side fills up with water over time and soaks the wire harness causing a complete failure of the car to operate. This leading to a breakdown in traffic and dangerous necessity to get out into traffic to escape electrical smoke.
The 2007 Mustang pulled out from the side-street in front of an older Chevy pickup at a tee intersection in a suburban neighborhood with very restricted sight distance, and was t-boned on the driver's side by the pickup travelling at around 35 MPH. The driver's side of the Mustang was severely damaged to the extent that the left front wheel/tire/suspension assembly was ripped off the car. The point of impact was between the left front wheel and the middle of the driver's door. The Mustang is a one-owner car which was bought new and was specifically purchased with side airbags (an option on 2007 mustangs). The vehicle has been well-maintained. The airbag tab was visible on the seat side bolster. Despite the severity of the impact, the side airbag did not deploy. …
I stopped at a stop sign, then made a right hand turn, my car started sliding on the ice in the street, I turned the wheels hard left to avoid a car parked on the street, then I believe I tried turning right to stay on the street, unfortunately I hit a tree with the right side of front bumper hard enough to push the wheel back about 2-3 feet. The air bag did not go off and the seatbelt allowed my chest to hit the steering wheeling causing a chest wall contusion and exacerbation of my low back pain (I had a fusion of 2 discs with complications of cellulitis and osteomyelitis post-op), along with pain in my left hip replacement because my knee hit the dash. I also have had off and on numbness in my right little finger which I am not sure if it is from something in my shoulder or something in my neck since the surgery. …
I have a 2007 Ford Mustang with 8101.9 miles. I only drive this vehicle during warm seasons. I notice this spring that my rear widows is pulling away from the convertible top.I called a window repair shop for what I thought was a simple repair and I was told that the entire top would have to be replaced. The told me that due to the convertible top shrink over time that the window pulls away from the window. They stated that fords has correct this problem with near models then mine to stop this issue. He told me to repair this issue on my car it would cost $2000.00. I find that not fair that I would be responsible foe this issue since its a defect in the convertible top and not my fault. This issue happen because of the construction of this product and not mine. I contacted Ford motor company about this issue and they said they could not help me. …
Car was parked in my driveway and after a rain storm I noticed the passenger floor was soaked with water. Water leaks in from the cabin air filter and drips onto the fuse junction box on the passenger side of the car. When drain holes in cowl gets clogged water builds up and then pours in the cabin filter then into passenger side flooding carpet. As water drips down it makes contact with the f j b and starts to mess with the electrical parts, ie power windows go up and down by themselves, dash light won't shut off, radio will not turn off and convertible roof keeps trying to go up and down. Only fix is to replace and reprogram the fjb but Ford no longer makes this part because of the known issues. I am told either to wait for replacement unit to be developed or buy a used one and hope it will work either way still have to pay $400.00 for part and $250.00 for reprogramming. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. Each time it rained, water entered into the driver and passenger side door panels, the trunk, pillar panel, the headliner border panel, and the carpet. The carpet began to rust due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to vicksburg Ford Lincoln (located at 2431 n frontage rd, vicksburg, ms 39180, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking under the glove compartment onto the floor. The dealer also stated that the heater hoses or the heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 280,000. The consumer stated multiple electrical damages due to water leaks radio, windows, and battery. And also alternator, transmission, and thermostat for safety precautions.
The stripes over the top of the bodywork have corroded and this is the 2nd replacement of them. This is a known issue for the manufacturer, Ford and orcal. This is common to shelby gts from 2007 and affected cars in california. They have decided to not warranty it and are forcing owners to replace. This is a 5000 dollars, in some cases, issue. This is the 2nd time I have had them replaced and it is a known issue and has nothing to do with the care of the vehicle. Following their instructions, I had the same results. I just relocated from san jose ca http://www.shelbyforums.com/forums/2nd-generation-shelby-mustangs/9742-07-shelby-gt-stripes.html
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. After it rained, water was found on the front and rear passenger floors of the vehicle. In addition, while driving in the rain, water was heard in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Apple Ford Lincoln of york (1801 whiteford rd, york, pa 17402, [phone]), but was not diagnosed or repaired due to the diagnostic fee. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that water leaked into the vehicle from the front windshield cowl and made contact with the electrical wires. The failure caused the gauges to malfunction, including the tire pressure monitoring sensor and the fuel gauge display. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,880. Updated 09/25/15
Body complaints in other Mustang years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2007 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA has 51 complaints about the body & structure of the 2007 Ford Mustang, 8% of the model year's 615 complaints. The component named most often is body (29 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Ford Mustang body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2007 Ford Mustang, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Ford Mustang body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 38,000 miles, and 34% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.