1998 FORD MUSTANG COBRA
0 recalls — 5 complaints — 15 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| TIRES:BEAD | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 10, 2011
Incident date: Jul 13, 2010
FILLER NECK TO TANK GASKET RIPPED AND LEAKING FUEL. CAUSES FUEL TO POUR FROM THE VEHICLE ON LEFT HAND TURNS WITH FULL TANK OF FUEL. HIGH PROBABILITY OF AN AUTO FIRE DUE TO THIS CONDITION. *TR
TIRES:BEAD
Oct 18, 2005
Incident date: Aug 7, 2005
ON AUGUST 07, 2005 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE 85 IN SOUTH CAROLINA AT 65 MPH. MY CAR SUDDENLY MADE AN ABRUPT TURN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THAT THE TIRE SUDDENLY DEFLATED LOOSING IT'S BEAD WITH THE WHEEL. THE TIRE WAS A NITTO NT555 P255/35/18... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 3, 2005
Incident date: May 8, 2005
APPROXIMATELY THE SECOND WEEK OF MAY WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY A LOUD HISSING NOISE OCCURRED AND AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF PRESSURE OCCURRED . WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT THE LOUD NOISE WAS EVIDENT. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND THE DISCOVERY WAS A SPARK PLUG HAD DETENADED IN THE ENGINE . SPARK PLUG ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 15, 2005
Incident date: Aug 18, 2005
MY ENGINE STARTED CLANKING NOISES BEFORE IT EVEN HAD 100,000 KILOMETERS ON IT, NOW THE ENGINE IS TOAST AT ABOUT 105,000 KILOMETERS, I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY FORD THAT I HAVE SPUN THE MAIN BEARING AND WILL NEED A NEW ENGINE,. THIS VEHICLE IS BABIED, REGULAR OIL CHANGES WITH PURE SYNTHETIC OIL, AND PREMIUM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Nov 30, 2004
Incident date: Nov 29, 2004
CAR WILL NOT START, STARTER SOLENOID CLICKS. REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO START CAUSES SMOKE TO RISE FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALS THE SMOKE IS COMMING FROM THE RUBBER BOOT WHERE THE METAL PARKING BREAK CABLE GOES FROM THE INSIDE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CABLE ACTUALLY ... Read more
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 FORD MUSTANG COBRA
15 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 |
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
15901
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT SOME 4.6L FQR ENGINE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A SMALLER OR LARGER KNOCK SENSOR THREADED HOLD THAN THE ONE IN THE ORIGINAL ENGINE ASSEMBLY. *TT
13950
Mar 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION OR WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT THAT HAS BECOME BROKEN OR FRAYED AND / OR DETACH FROM THE ENGINE. *TT
8278
Apr 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT THAT HAS BECOME BROKEN OR FRAYED AND / OR DETACH FROM THE ENGINE. *TT
8278
Mar 1, 2000
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT THAT HAS BECOME BROKEN OR FRAYED AND / OR DETACHED FROM THE ENGINE. *TT
13950
Mar 1, 2000
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT THAT HAS BECOME BROKEN OR FRAYED AND / OR DETACH FROM THE ENGINE. *TT
8106
Feb 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT
7236
Oct 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT
13302
Oct 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT
6641
Jul 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AT 68 MPH. *TT
6388
Jun 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMER MAY EXPRESS CONCERNS ABOUT A VIBRATION CONDITION BETWEEN 1800 AND 2300 RPM. *TT
12803
Jun 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH A VIBRATION CONDITION BETWEEN 1800 - 2300 RPM. *TT
12831
Jun 1, 1999
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
INFORMATION ON CHECKING DRIVESHAFT RUN OUT. *TT
12869
Jun 1, 1999
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
INFORMATION ON CHECKING DRIVESHAFT RUN OUT. *TT
6163
May 1, 1999
200000 WHEELS
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO WHEEL BALANCE. *TT
11504
Apr 1, 1998
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES WITH A T-45 TRANSMISSION MAY SHIFT FROM 4TH TO NEUTRAL (POP OUT) WHEN THE CLUTCH IS RELEASED. *TT
FORD MUSTANG COBRA — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD MUSTANG COBRA across all model years (1999–2000).
2
Total Recalls
27
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths