1999 FORD MUSTANG COBRA
1 recalls — 16 complaints — 19 TSBs
01V121000 Apr 11, 2001
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY IN THE REAR KNUCKLE, WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES, IS DISPLACED LONGITUDINALLY FROM ITS INSTALLED POSITION, IT CAN CAUSE HIGHER STRESS LEVELS IN THE KNUCKLE CASTING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CASTING COULD FRACTURE, ALLOWING TH... Read more
Consequence
IN SOME CASES, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE REDUCED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Complaint Statistics
16 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 28, 2009
Incident date: Aug 4, 2009
WHILE DRIVING THE METAL PIECE HOLDING THE DRIVER SIDE SHOCK ABSORBER TORE AWAY FROM THE WALL IT WAS MOUNTED TO. THE PIECE THEN TORE INTO THE INNER WHEEL WELL CUTTING IT LIKE RIBBON. THE DAMAGE WAS APPARENTLY CAUSED BY HITTING A BUMP IN ROUGH ROAD BUT THERE WAS NO SINGLE HIT OF A LARGE POT HOLE. ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 23, 2008
Incident date: May 11, 2008
HIGH IDLE SPEED AFTER USING THE CRUISE CONTROL ON 5.11.2008. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON-GOING WITHOUT THE USE OF THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WAS SOON DETACHED AND THE CONDITION DISAPPEARED. THE IDLE IS NOW FINE,BUT CANNOT USE THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAUSE THE CONDITION WILL RETURN. THE P... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Oct 1, 2007
Incident date: Sep 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD MUSTANG COBRA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED ONTO THE FRONT TIRE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LOCK NUT THAT HELD THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE ASSEMBLY DETACHED BECAUSE IT WAS IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED AND FELL OFF . THE DEALER REPLACED T... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 13, 2006
Incident date: Jun 30, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WILL NOT PULL OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH DETERMINED THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 7, 2005
Incident date: Aug 6, 2005
A SPARK PLUG BLEW IN MY 99 MUSTANG COBRA. IT ONLY HAS 41,800 MILES. THE SPARK PLUGS WERE LAST CHANGED 3 YEARS AGO. I HAVE NOT HAD IT REPAIRED YET. THE THREADS ARE STRIPPED AND THE IGNITION COIL WAS DESTROYED. I BOUGHT A NEW IGNITION COIL AT AN AUTO PARTS STORE. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jul 24, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2004
ACCELERATOR STICKING WOT ON CARPET ON 1999 MUSTANG COBRA COUPE. DON'T HAVE A SPECIFIC DATE. CAR WAS TRADED. I THOUGHT IT WAS SPECIFIC TO MY CAR. I BROKE 3 ACCELERATOR PEDALS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. I THOUGHT THE PEDAL WAS JUST CHEAP. NOW REALIZE THE CARPET BEING TORN WAS DUE TO PEDAL AND N... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 16, 2005
Incident date: Apr 12, 2005
THE SEAT BELT FRONT RETRACTOR ON OUR 1999 FORD MUSTANG COBRA IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. IT HAD HAPPEND ABOUT 1 YEAR AND 3 MONTHS AGO AND THE FORD DEALERSHIP HAD FIXED IT AT NO COST THAT TIME. NOW IT IS NOT FUNCTIONING AGAIN. I HAVE CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THE FORD DEALERSHIP BOTH WHICH ARE T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
May 2, 2004
Incident date: Apr 27, 2004
PURCHASED A USED 1999 FORD MUSTANG COBRA SVT WITH 29,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. SINCE OWNING THE CAR, I HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS SUCH AS FAULTY CHASIS WIRING SYSTEM, CAR SHUTDOWN WHEN HOT AND WOULD NOT RESTART, FAULTY IAC VALVE AND THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, NO BACK-UP LIGHTS DUE TO MA... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Feb 10, 2004
FRONT END SHOOK DUE TO DEFECTIV EBALL JOINTS, AND BLUE SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Feb 10, 2004
FRONT END SHOOK DUE TO DEFECTIV EBALL JOINTS, AND BLUE SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 10, 2004
FRONT END SHOOK DUE TO DEFECTIV EBALL JOINTS, AND BLUE SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 6, 2003
Incident date: Jun 6, 2003
HELLO, TSB 99S26 STATES THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE SAFTEY BELT RETRACTOR ON THE 1999 FORD MUSTANG COBRA. I HAVE HAD THE DRIVERS SIDE REPAIRED AT MY COST THEN FOUND THIS RECALL NOTE. HOWEVER THE DEALER AND FORD BOTH CLAIN THAT THIS IS NOT A RECALL FOR MY PARTICULAR VIN#. I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEV... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Mar 28, 2003
Incident date: Mar 8, 2001
96 COBRA, I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION EITHER WORKED ON OR REPLACED 6 TIMES. IT WENT IN THE SHOP FOR IT'S SECOND NEW TRANSMISSION AND IT TOOK TWO TRANSMISSIONS BEFORE I GOT IT BACK. FROM TALKING WITH OTHER OWNERS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE COBRA'S WITH THE T-45 TRANSMISSION. *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Aug 29, 2001
Incident date: Aug 20, 2001
CONSUMER PICKED VEHICLE UP AFTER NHTSA RECALL 01V121000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL #01S15 REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. DRIVING VEHICLE HOME CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER LETTING UP ON THE CLUTCH VEHICLE SWAYED LEFT AND RIGHT. DEALER WAS REFUSING TO FIX VEHICLE BECAUSE IT HAD NOTHING TO... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jun 14, 2001
THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE NUMBER OF RECALLS THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PLAGUED WITH. NLM
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Feb 6, 2001
Incident date: Jan 5, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V349, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR RECALL REPAIRS, THE CONSUMER DROPPED IT OFF, WHEN PICKING THE VEHICLE UP, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY RAN OUT OF PARTS AND IT WOULD BE AN ADDITIONAL DELAY. *SLC
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 FORD MUSTANG COBRA
19 manufacturer communications from 16 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 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 4 |
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
CSP-08B01
May 16, 2008
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
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
8530
Apr 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE SWAY BAR. **MR
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
7549
Apr 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE SWAY BAR. **MR
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
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
7549
Mar 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE SWAY BAR. *TT
8106
Feb 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT
99B27
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
OWNER COMPLAINTS REGARDING ENGINE PERFORMANCE. *TT
13524
Nov 1, 1999
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE SWAY BAR. THIS CONDITION IS MOST OFTEN NOTED DURING A QUICK LANE CHANGE OR WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY UP AN INCLINE (I.E., DRIVEWAY). *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
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
12803
Jun 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH A VIBRATION CONDITION BETWEEN 1800 - 2300 RPM. *TT
6163
May 1, 1999
200000 WHEELS
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO WHEEL BALANCE. *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