1986 FORD MUSTANG
2 recalls, 32 complaints - 29 TSBs
07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
87V139000 Sep 4, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
Complaint Statistics
32 total complaints
3 crashes 4 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 6 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL
Sep 26, 2022
Incident date: Jul 6, 2022
The contact owns a 1986 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and he was able to continue driving in second gear. The vehicle then lost motive power and failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to an ... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 26, 2022
Incident date: Jul 6, 2022
The contact owns a 1986 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and he was able to continue driving in second gear. The vehicle then lost motive power and failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to an ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 9, 2010
Incident date: Nov 17, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE FOR EMISSION TESTING, THE VEHICLE DID NOT PASS DUE TO DEFECTIVE CO2 SENSORS. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE NECESSARY PARTS FOR THE REPAIRS YET THE DEALER ADVISED THE CATALYST SYSTEM WAS BRAND NEW AND WOULD NOT NEED TO B... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 2, 2010
Incident date: Jul 12, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED. HE TRIED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR THREE YEARS. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE SINCE IT WOULD TAKE TWO HOURS TO REPAIR IT. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE DEALERSHIPS ARE INDEPE... Read more
TIRES
Jun 1, 2008
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
PURCHASED TIRES 04/2006 FOR COLLECTIBLE CAR THAT SEES LOW MILEAGE. CAR STARTED WITH A SLIGHT VIBRATION ABOUT TWO MONTHS BEFORE INCIDENT AND CONTINUED TO GET WORST WITH TIME. ROTATED ALL FOUR TIRES TO INSPECT AND FOUND ONE SUSPECT TIRE WITH A FOUR INCH WIDE BULGE THAT STARTED AT THE CENTER OF THE TIR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 27, 2007
Incident date: Aug 27, 2007
THE IGNITION SWITCH( THE ONE'S RECALLED FOR 88-93 MUSTANGS 96V071000 ) IS FAILING INTERMITTENTLY, THE ENGINE WILL TURN OFF WITHOUT NOTICE. MINE HAS BEEN HAPPENING OR MANY YEARS NOW. THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE, A COUPLE OF TIMES A DAY. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP TO INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE IN THE CURRENT RE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 7, 2007
Incident date: Aug 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 FORD MUSTANG. THE VEHICLE HAS TBC SIGMA SHADOW TIRES, SIZE P225/75R15. ON AUGUST 7, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE MUD FLAP AND BACK CORNER PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ... Read more
TIRES
Aug 9, 2004
Incident date: Aug 9, 2004
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH. RIGHT REAR TIRE STARTED MAKING A WHINING NOISE AND WENT FLAT. TIRE SHREDDED BEFORE I COULD PULL OVER. LOOKED AT TIRE AND DIDN'T SEE ANY NAILS, ETC IN TIRE TO CAUSE DEFLATION. TOOK TIRE BACK TO PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A PRO-RATED REPLACEMENT. I DID KEEP TIRE IN CAS... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Aug 3, 2003
Incident date: Dec 22, 2001
2 ISSUES (DATE AND INFO IS FOR THE FIRST DESCRIBED)HEATER CORE STARTED TO LEAK AND STEAM POURED OUR OF HEATER VENTS. VERY DIFFICULT TO REPLACE SUCH A SMALL PART, 8 HOURS OF WORK BY A PROFESSIONAL AND 300 DOLLARS. HAD ABOUT 150,000 MILES AT THE TIME. ISSUE 2: CAR WAS TOTALED IN A WRECK IN EARLY F... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Aug 3, 2003
Incident date: Dec 22, 2001
2 ISSUES (DATE AND INFO IS FOR THE FIRST DESCRIBED)HEATER CORE STARTED TO LEAK AND STEAM POURED OUR OF HEATER VENTS. VERY DIFFICULT TO REPLACE SUCH A SMALL PART, 8 HOURS OF WORK BY A PROFESSIONAL AND 300 DOLLARS. HAD ABOUT 150,000 MILES AT THE TIME. ISSUE 2: CAR WAS TOTALED IN A WRECK IN EARLY F... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 23, 2002
Incident date: Sep 18, 2002
ENGINE JUST DIES, ALL POWER GONE, WON'T COMPRESSION START, BUT WILL RESTART WITH CLUTCH IN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 20, 2001
Incident date: Aug 4, 2001
IGNITION MODULE MOUNTED ON DITRIBUTOR, $148.00 REPLACMENT COST. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 7, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
ENGINE STALLS WHEN IN IDLE MODE WHEN STOPPING VEHICLE OR UPON STARTING. ENGINE WILL NORMALLY SHAKE AND THEN CUT OFF; IT WILL RESTART BUT MAY REPEAT THE SHUT OFF AGAIN. *AK
PARKING BRAKE
Jan 8, 2001
Incident date: Dec 4, 2000
VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON, CONSUMER HEARD A POP AND TRIED TO REACH THE FOOT BRAKE, HOWEVER COULD NOT REACH IT, CONSUMER TRIED TO JUMP OUT OF VEHICLE, BUT IT ROLLED INTO A MAILBOX CAUSING PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO TRAP CONSUMER UNTIL SOMEONE WAS ABLE TO BACK VEHICLE UP. *SLC
Crash
1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 8, 2001
Incident date: Aug 15, 2000
REPORTING A FADE/DISCOLORATION OF THE HEADLIGHT LENS, WHICH CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER / MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK CONSUMER STATES OTHER MID 1980 VEHICLES AND OTHER LATER VEHICLES HAVE CLOUDY HEADLIGHTS AS WELL WHEN PLASTIC IS USED. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 20, 2000
IGNITION MODULE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 22, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
I READ IN MY LOCAL NEWSPAPER THAT YOU ARE STILL TRYING TO FORCE FORD TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES. ON YOUR WEBSITE I FOUND NUMEROUS SERVICE BULLETINS INCLUDING NHTSA ITEM NUMBERS: 85891, 88320, 88321, 95709, 95716, 97188, SB006577, SB007982, SB024868. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 15 YEARS. COULD YOU G... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 11, 1999
Incident date: Feb 22, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 8, 1999
Incident date: Feb 11, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED DURING COLLISION RESULTING IN NECK AND BACK PAIN. MJS
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jan 20, 1999
Incident date: Jan 18, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE QUIT, AND LATER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK *ML
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 20, 1998
SEAT BELTS FAILED DURING COLLISION RESULTING IN INJURIES.
1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
May 27, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
WHILE DRIVING 25-30MPH THE VEHICLE HAD A FRONTAL AND REAR IMPACT IN WHICH THE HATCHBACK FLEW OPEN, AND THE REAR SITTING OCCUPANT FLEW OUT OF THE HATCHBACK. THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED MANY INJURIES. NO PRIOR PROBLEM WITH THE HATCHBACK ASSEMBLY. *AK
Crash
2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 4, 1997
SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON DRIVERS SIDE FAILS TO LOCK IN PLACE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 31, 1997
Incident date: Jul 22, 1997
STARTED DRIVING VEHICLE UP A HILL AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE FORWARD. CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE BACKWARDS. CONSUMER THEN NOTICED SMOKE. RAISED THE HOOD AND THEN NOTICED THAT FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF THE GEAR SHAFT. CONSUMER PUT THE FLAMES OUT AND HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 11, 1996
Incident date: Jun 28, 1996
CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER PARKING THE CAR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER THE VEHIICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR, HITTING THE CONSUMER, CAUSING HER TO BREAK HER LEG.*AK
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 20, 1996
THE CAR WAS PARKED AND IT WENT UP IN FLAMES DUE TO THE IGNITON SWITCH.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1993
SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 28, 1996
Incident date: May 28, 1996
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IT STARTED SMOKING FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 26, 1996
Incident date: Apr 20, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CONSUMER SMELLS A BAD ODOR IN THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION SWITCH IS STICKING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Oct 23, 1995
THE VEHICLE DIED ON THE ROAD DUE TO THE IGNITON MODULE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 17, 1995
Incident date: Jul 17, 1995
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK, IT APPEARS TO BE LOCKED, BUT IN A SUDDEN STOP IT WOULD NOT RESTRAIN OCCUPANT. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 23, 1995
DRIVERS SEAT BELT DOES NOT STAY FASTENED. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 FORD MUSTANG
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 23.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 FORD MUSTANG
29 manufacturer communications from 22 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
002310
Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
98112
Jan 19, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
95212
Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR
BC2850950401
Apr 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
BC2850950401
Apr 1, 1995
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
UNKNOWN
BC2850950401
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
BC2850950401
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
BC2850950401
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC2850950401
Apr 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
UNKNOWN
BC2850950401
Apr 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
UNKNOWN
9582
Apr 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
9582
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD MUSTANG
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE11024
Opened: Aug 3, 2011 , Closed: Dec 14, 2011
Inability to shift gears on acceleration
The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by Ford as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers.In total, there were 364 unique reports indicating various shift quality issues while driving.Ford identified several factors that may contribute to shift quality... Read more
EA05014
Opened: Sep 13, 2005 , Closed: Apr 10, 2006
ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE
ON APRIL 3, 2006, FORD MOTOR COMPANY SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA CONCERNING A DEFECT CONDITION THAT COULD RESULT IN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND FLOOR CARPETING IN APPROXIMATELY 19,140 MODEL YEAR 2003 AND 2004 MUSTANG COBRA VEHICLES (FORD RECALL NO. 06S43/NHTSA R... Read more
PE05038
Opened: Jul 7, 2005 , Closed: Sep 13, 2005
ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE
PE05-038 WAS OPENED ON JULY 7, 2005, WITH 11 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS TO ODI ALLEGING INCIDENTS OF THROTTLE STICKING DUE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE CARPET.ODI HAS RECEIVED AN ADDITIONAL 24 COMPLAINTS SINCE THE PE WAS OPENED.DURING PE05-038, FORD SUPPLIED COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY INFORMATION... Read more
PE99029
Opened: May 3, 1999 , Closed: Jul 27, 1999
FIRES IN THE CENTER CONSOLE
There is no summary currently available
PE99002
Opened: Jan 11, 1999 , Closed: Jun 30, 1999
FRONT BRAKE HOSE
There is no summary currently available
EA98013
Opened: May 27, 1998 , Closed: Oct 31, 2000
PARKING BRAKE
There is no summary currently available
PE97051
Opened: Dec 23, 1997 , Closed: May 27, 1998
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
THE NUMBER OF CRASHES REPORTED TOT HE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS FURTHER THIS INVESTIGATION
EA97018
Opened: Sep 30, 1997 , Closed: Oct 22, 1997
OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE97011
Opened: Mar 13, 1997 , Closed: Sep 30, 1997
OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION HAS RECEIVED 6 REPORTS INDICATING THE OUTER HOOD PANEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLES AS THEY WERE BEING DRIVEN.FORD HAS PROVIDE 39 ADDITIONAL REPORTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH ODI REPORTS.FORD INDICATES THAT THE LIKELY CAUSE IS PRIOR COLLISION DAMAGE.THIS INVESTIGATI... Read more
PE94058
Opened: Jul 25, 1994 , Closed: Oct 11, 1994
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94010
Opened: Feb 2, 1994 , Closed: Apr 19, 1994
FUEL LINE ROUTING
There is no summary currently available
EA93019
Opened: Jul 21, 1993 , Closed: Feb 8, 1994
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93046
Opened: May 7, 1993 , Closed: Jul 21, 1993
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93011
Opened: Mar 3, 1993 , Closed: Jul 19, 1993
CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
PE91137
Opened: Oct 9, 1991 , Closed: Feb 27, 1992
HOOD LATCH FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE91089
Opened: Jun 19, 1991 , Closed: Nov 26, 1991
THROTTLE STICKS, HIGH IDLE
There is no summary currently available
PE91078
Opened: May 28, 1991 , Closed: Sep 23, 1991
HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91003
Opened: Oct 29, 1990 , Closed: Apr 30, 1992
SAFETY BELT TONGUE BREAKS
There is no summary currently available
EA90025
Opened: May 2, 1990 , Closed: Apr 10, 1991
FLOOR PAN FRACTURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90052
Opened: Mar 7, 1990 , Closed: Jun 20, 1990
FR SEAT FLOOR MOUNT FAILS
There is no summary currently available
EA89037
Opened: Sep 6, 1989 , Closed: Nov 30, 1990
SPEED CNTRL MALFUNCTION
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PE89133
Opened: Jun 29, 1989 , Closed: Nov 28, 1989
UNDERDASH FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE89118
Opened: Apr 19, 1989 , Closed: Sep 6, 1989
SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTION
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PE88096
Opened: Aug 23, 1988 , Closed: Jan 3, 1989
SEAT BELT LATCH ASSEMBLY
There is no summary currently available
EA85016
Opened: Feb 22, 1985 , Closed: Apr 14, 1987
FLOOR PAN CRACKS
SUMMARY:FORD RECOGNIZES THE FLOOR PAN CRACKING PROBLEM AND HAS ISSUED4 SERVICE BULLETINS PERTAINING TO REPAIR. THE LATEST ONE WAS ISSUED ONSEPTEMBER 11, 1986. HOWEVER, FORD DOES NOT BELIEVE THE FLOOR PAN PROBLEMREPRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD.ANALYSIS: FLOOR PAN CRACKING CAUSES THE DRIVER TO ROCK IN HIS ... Read more
DP78022
Opened: Feb 1, 1978 , Closed: Jun 2, 1978
STEERING COUPLING FLANGE FAILURE
STEERING COUPLING FLANGE FAILURE
FORD MUSTANG - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD MUSTANG across all model years (1965, 2026).
350
Total Recalls
11,756
Total Complaints
26
Investigations
1,000
Reported Crashes
417
Reported Fires
34
Reported Deaths
FORD MUSTANG - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2026 | 3 | 8 | View |
| 2025 | 5 | 20 | View |
| 2024 | 11 | 121 | View |
| 2023 | 6 | 28 | View |
| 2022 | 9 | 74 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 67 | View |
| 2020 | 8 | 183 | View |
| 2019 | 6 | 196 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 238 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 343 | View |
| 2016 | 5 | 499 | View |
| 2015 | 11 | 597 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 427 | View |
| 2013 | 6 | 325 | View |
| 2012 | 7 | 573 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 583 | View |
| 2010 | 6 | 297 | View |
| 2009 | 6 | 215 | View |
| 2008 | 8 | 384 | View |
| 2007 | 9 | 728 | View |
| 2006 | 9 | 507 | View |
| 2005 | 9 | 893 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 130 | View |
| 2003 | 6 | 181 | View |
| 2002 | 6 | 159 | View |
| 2001 | 8 | 219 | View |
| 2000 | 9 | 427 | View |
| 1999 | 10 | 281 | View |
| 1998 | 14 | 297 | View |
| 1997 | 11 | 231 | View |
| 1996 | 12 | 329 | View |
| 1995 | 16 | 829 | View |
| 1994 | 13 | 496 | View |
| 1993 | 7 | 132 | View |
| 1992 | 5 | 80 | View |
| 1991 | 6 | 98 | View |
| 1990 | 5 | 119 | View |
| 1989 | 5 | 127 | View |
| 1988 | 5 | 132 | View |
| 1987 | 5 | 44 | View |
| 1986 (current) | 2 | 32 | |
| 1985 | 3 | 22 | View |
| 1984 | 4 | 35 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1979 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 5 | 10 | View |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1967 | 5 | 3 | View |
| 1966 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1965 | 1 | 6 | View |