Powertrain
High
Low Severity Level
Problems marked low typically are not a safety issue, and more of a minor defect or annoyance.
Medium Severity Level
Problems marked medium may be a potential mechanical and safety issue.
High Severity Level
Problems marked high are potential mechanical and safety issues.
Blown engine
2017
Ford
Mustang GT350
No, need help
I have a 2017 Shelby GT350 with only 14,000 miles on it. I've never tracked it drag raced it or nothing. On June 7, 2021 it blew up on me do to low oil pressure. I was just driving on the highway when this happened. When the low oil pressure …
Review submitted by:Thomas L
Pros:The handling, sound and looks
Cons:Way to many problems that Ford manages to weasle out of costing you thousands out of pocket
Engine failure at 57k miles
2016
Ford
Mustang GT350
No, need help
While driving in the highway something popped. I've immediately stopped the engine and towed to a Ford service shop. The day after they called me with a 25k$ quote to change the entire engine...
Review submitted by:Sandro Rodi
Oil Consumption
2018
Ford
Mustang GT350
No resolution
After a 600-mile drive noticed noise coming from the engine. Checked the oil level, no oil on the dipstick. 7 quarts of oil to bring it to the fill line. The oil had been changed by Ford 9 months prior. 3,500 had been put on the motor since that oil …
Review submitted by:David A Bryce
Pros:Everything except oil
Cons:Oil Consumption
Excessive Engine Oil Consumption
2017
Ford
Mustang GT350
Yes, by the dealer
5.2L Voodoo engine has consumed 8 quarts of 5W50 oil within 3400KM of driving. Completed the engine oil consumption test as directed by the dealer. After having a fresh oil change, drove the vehicle 660 KM and found the oil level to be on the bottom tip of the dipstick …
Review submitted by:Gagandeep G
Pros:Excellent engine, exhaust note and handling.
Cons:Engine oil consumption and longterm engine reliability.
Faulty oil pump
2016
Ford
Mustang GT350
Yes, by the dealer
Broken oil pump gear in a 2016. Ford done a buy back. Oil starved and broke 2 rods in a 2018 7 weeks ago. Car still at dealer. Warranty covering this motor.
Review submitted by:Troy Coates
Pros:Power, sound
Cons:Engine
Lemoned
2017
Ford
Mustang GT350
Yes, by the dealer
I owned a 2017 Shelby gt350r. Car was lemoned in 2018 after about a year of ownership for excessive engine vibration noise. Never got it resolved and after the car spending 45 days in the shop, lemoned it.
Review submitted by:Ben Jackson
Pros:Styling
Cons:Engine
Spun bearing
2016
Ford
Mustang GT350
Yes, by the dealer
After 1000 miles I took the car in for its 1st oil change the dealership found that the motor had spun a bearing on the number 7 piston and a claim was made. I spent 65k for a car that needed a new engine and Ford did nothing to Compensate …
Review submitted by:Patrick Ward
Pros:Performance
Cons:Quality
Disappointed
2016
Ford
Mustang GT350
No resolution
I have a 2016 track pack. I live in northern Alberta Canada. I noticed my oil being consumed when I initially bought it. Went through 3.5 litres in 4000 km. I started my oil consumption test around 11000km and up to 15000km. Seems as though every time I go it …
Review submitted by:Marc Comeau
Pros:Handling and tech
Cons:Oil consumption
Resale values
2017
Ford
Mustang GT350
Yes, by the dealer
I own a 2017 GT350 that has minor oil consumption issues. But, my bigger concern is the failure rate of these engines, how quickly/suddenly it seems to happen, and the impact is has on resale value.
Review submitted by:Coleman Ramsey
Pros:Great performance car, better than GT
Cons:Engine oil consumption
3qts of oil in 500 miles...
2017
Ford
Mustang GT350
Yes, by the dealer
I have a 2017 gt350. Had 9000 miles on it and would eat 3qts of oil in 500 miles, I did get the engine replaced under warranty.
