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2020 Ford Mustang transmission problems

The 2020 Ford Mustang has 22 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

22

Transmission complaints

13%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Related recalls

22V382000TransmissionMay 27, 2022 · 25,032 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may broadcast an unintended faulted signal to the modules controlling the reverse camera, reverse light, and driver assist features, which may disable all of these functions.

Consequence

A rearview camera or reverse light that is disabled reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Disabled driver assist features (traction control, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, cross traffic indicator) may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S37.

What owners report

I was contacted by the NHTSA, after I had an accident in my 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost with the automatic transmission and ability to manually shift. I spoke with an Investigator by the name of [XXX]. The investigator wished me good luck, as it was relayed to me that I was the only one who had the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 26, 2021 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2020 Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2020 Ford Mustang transmission — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2020 Ford Mustang transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 22V382000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.