VEHICLE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70+ MPH, PASSENGER DOOR SUDDENLY CAME LOOSE AND STARTED GETTING PASSENGER DOOR AJAR LIGHTS AND YOU COULD HEAR WIND PASSING INTO THE CAR. THANKFULLY THE PASSENGER WAS HOLDING THE DOOR AT THE TIME SO IT DID NOT FULLY OPEN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED.*DT*JB
2016 ford Mustang body problems
moderate 27 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
27
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
THE REAR DECK "GT" EMBLEM BROKE ON MY NEW CAR AND FELL OFF. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPLACED BECAUSE IT IS A NEW VEHICLE AND STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE EMBLEM WAS REPLACED AS WELL AS THE BACK DECK LID AND THE REVERSE CAMERA BECAUSE IT IS ALL ONE PIECE. AS I LEFT I NOTICED THAT THE NEW DECK LID DID NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND WATER COULD GET IN MY TRUNK SO I RETURNED TO THE SERVICE SHOP…
I PURCHASED MY DREAM CAR FROM AUTONATION OF FREMONT/ HONDA. I DROVE 90 MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE PURCHASE THE SHELBY. UPON ARRIVAL, I MET WITH [XXX], SUPERVISOR IN SALES. BEFORE SIGNING DOCUMENTS, THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE CAR WAS ADVERTISED AT 45,900. [XXX] INDICATED THE PRICE WAS ADVERTISED WRONG AND WAS AT 47,500. [XXX] STATED TO MAKE UP THE PRICE DIFFERENCE, HE WAS GOING TO TINT THE WINDOWS AND A…
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2016 ford Mustang?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 27 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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