general problems of the 2008 Ford Mustang

Ten problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2008 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Ford Mustang based on all problems reported for the 2008 Mustang.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2025

Battery goes dead when sitting for a week when not driven. When I charge the battery and hook up the terminals and turn on the ignition with key the radio comes on and I know it was shut off before shutting car down. I always shut off radio before shutting off the car. I have seen reports of shutting radio off first then car ignition. Any idea what to look for.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2022

When making a left turn the entire car turns off when using the car all day on hot days.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2021

Got rain for a couple days straight the seal in the window is faulty and all the rain got into my car and did something to my electrical wires.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2021

Interior fuse box keeps getting water or moisture which causing lots of electrical shorts in the wiring system.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2020

I have had my car for about 3 years now and long story short one day my whole ignition switch feel out and what happens is it lock the steering wheel while driving which will cause an accident.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2016

Takata recall, I have been waiting for repairs since 2016. The local dealer supposedly did an interim repair on the driver side airbag. Ever since then the middle of the steering wheel is lose and rattles upon acceleration. The car constantly dies and needs to be jump started even after replacing 4 new batteries. The local Ford dealer says there is nothing wrong with car. I don't even think they did anything to the driver airbag. I've have sent over 15 complaints to numerous agencies including Ford with no response besides a letter from Ford received on April 13 saying the parts were available for the passenger side airbag which is a lie! henry at the dealer said they do not have the parts and are still waiting for them. They think they should be there in about 2-3 weeks and it could be up to a month or months before they receive them.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2015

Vehicle was being driven in a parade when it suddenly accelerated or surged at children walking in front two separate times. The first time the vehicle was stopped by the brake and the second time with the brake and the gear shift to neutral. Car was taken to Ford dealer, the could not duplicate problem, but reprogrammed the computer and decarbonized the engine with no guarantee that the problem was fixed. Complaint file was started by Ford 10733728.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2014

Tl-the contact owns 2008 Ford Mustang gt. The contact stated that the key falls out of the ignition repeatedly, whether driving or sitting still. No lights illuminate. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic and has not been diagnosed at this time. The contact stated that the manufacturer suggested he contact us. The mileage during the failure is 44,000. Nw.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2010

My driving and passanger side leaks and fluds and my driving door also gets water inside . . . . My car isn't crashed from any of those side or hasn't been crashed.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2008

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Mustang gt. The contact stated that the electrical components within the vehicle failed and the odometer was three miles off. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that there was no failure. The manufacturer was notified and they offered partial assistance. The failure mileage was 41,000.


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