1990 FORD MUSTANG

5 recalls, 119 complaints - 40 TSBs

09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
42,540 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
16,270 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
08E050000 Aug 11, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
1,921 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
27,176 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
96V071000 Apr 25, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
7,900,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

119 total complaints 13 crashes 39 fires 10 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH14
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD4
SEATS3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH3
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Mar 30, 2013
Incident date: Mar 28, 2013
THE WINDOWS WON'T ROLL DOWN AND I'VE SPENT A WHOLE DAY AND AROUND $100 TRYING TO FIX IT. ALL I WANT IS WORKING WINDOWS, CAN I GET SOME MANUAL DOORS? *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 30, 2013
Incident date: Mar 28, 2013
THE WINDOWS WON'T ROLL DOWN AND I'VE SPENT A WHOLE DAY AND AROUND $100 TRYING TO FIX IT. ALL I WANT IS WORKING WINDOWS, CAN I GET SOME MANUAL DOORS? *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 30, 2012
Incident date: Mar 30, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE TURN SIGNALS AND AIR CONDITIONER WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE BY SLIGHTLY TURNING BACK THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR R... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD May 27, 2005
Incident date: May 26, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MELTED THE WIRING UNDER THE HOOD. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK ON THE VEHICLE. PICUTRES ARE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
THERE ARE 54,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I BOUGHT THE CAR END OF NOVEMBER WHEN THERE WERE ONLY 49,000 MILES ON IT. THE PAINT IS PEELING VERY BADLY ON THE FRONT BUMPER. I INQUIRED ABOUT A REPAINT AND IT WAS GOING TO BE WELL OVER $5,800. I HAD TO PUT 3 TRANSMISSIONS IN THE CAR (IN ABOUT END OF FEBRUARY,... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
THERE ARE 54,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I BOUGHT THE CAR END OF NOVEMBER WHEN THERE WERE ONLY 49,000 MILES ON IT. THE PAINT IS PEELING VERY BADLY ON THE FRONT BUMPER. I INQUIRED ABOUT A REPAINT AND IT WAS GOING TO BE WELL OVER $5,800. I HAD TO PUT 3 TRANSMISSIONS IN THE CAR (IN ABOUT END OF FEBRUARY,... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
THERE ARE 54,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I BOUGHT THE CAR END OF NOVEMBER WHEN THERE WERE ONLY 49,000 MILES ON IT. THE PAINT IS PEELING VERY BADLY ON THE FRONT BUMPER. I INQUIRED ABOUT A REPAINT AND IT WAS GOING TO BE WELL OVER $5,800. I HAD TO PUT 3 TRANSMISSIONS IN THE CAR (IN ABOUT END OF FEBRUARY,... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
THERE ARE 54,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I BOUGHT THE CAR END OF NOVEMBER WHEN THERE WERE ONLY 49,000 MILES ON IT. THE PAINT IS PEELING VERY BADLY ON THE FRONT BUMPER. I INQUIRED ABOUT A REPAINT AND IT WAS GOING TO BE WELL OVER $5,800. I HAD TO PUT 3 TRANSMISSIONS IN THE CAR (IN ABOUT END OF FEBRUARY,... Read more
TIRES Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
THERE ARE 54,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I BOUGHT THE CAR END OF NOVEMBER WHEN THERE WERE ONLY 49,000 MILES ON IT. THE PAINT IS PEELING VERY BADLY ON THE FRONT BUMPER. I INQUIRED ABOUT A REPAINT AND IT WAS GOING TO BE WELL OVER $5,800. I HAD TO PUT 3 TRANSMISSIONS IN THE CAR (IN ABOUT END OF FEBRUARY,... Read more
WHEELS Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
THERE ARE 54,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I BOUGHT THE CAR END OF NOVEMBER WHEN THERE WERE ONLY 49,000 MILES ON IT. THE PAINT IS PEELING VERY BADLY ON THE FRONT BUMPER. I INQUIRED ABOUT A REPAINT AND IT WAS GOING TO BE WELL OVER $5,800. I HAD TO PUT 3 TRANSMISSIONS IN THE CAR (IN ABOUT END OF FEBRUARY,... Read more
AIR BAGS Feb 5, 2004
Incident date: Jan 21, 1999
AIR BAG EXPLODED INJURING THE CONSUMER. *PH THE AIR BAG EXPLODED IN THE CONSUMERS FACE AND INJURED HER BADLY. *SC *JB
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 6, 2003
Incident date: Nov 5, 2003
I HAVE A FORD MUSTANG 1990. THE ELECTRONICAL SYSTEM HAS GONE DOWN THE TOLIET. BOTH THE ELECTRONICAL FRONT WINDOWS AND THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS BARELY WORK. BOTH THE FRONT WINDOWS WORK BUT AS THEY ARE ROLLING UP THEY SQUEAK LIKE NO OTHER. THE LOCKING MECHANISMS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HAVE A MIND... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Jul 11, 2003
Incident date: Jun 30, 2003
I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT HEADLIGHT/FOGLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND THE POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM IT CAN CREATE ON 1987-1993, FORD MUSTANG GTS. *AK I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD MY HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT NIGHT. UPON INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM ON WWW.CORRAL.NET, I F... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH Jul 11, 2003
Incident date: Jun 30, 2003
I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT HEADLIGHT/FOGLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND THE POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM IT CAN CREATE ON 1987-1993, FORD MUSTANG GTS. *AK I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD MY HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT NIGHT. UPON INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM ON WWW.CORRAL.NET, I F... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 13, 2003
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATEED THE WIPERS, LIGHTS, HEATER, RADIO ETC., DOES NOT WORK UNTIL THE KEYS ARE MOVED AROUND. CONSUMER THINKS IT MAY BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 31, 2002
Incident date: Oct 20, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN AT A STOP AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER AND THE VEHICLE TO BE NON DRIVABLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
Fire
WHEELS:RIM Jun 25, 2002
Incident date: Jun 18, 2002
WHILE DRIVING RIGHT FRONT RIM CRACKED, CAUSING WHEEL TO SHAKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SUSPENSION:REAR May 14, 2002
Incident date: Aug 8, 2001
CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE LEFT REAR AXLE SEAL WAS BAD AND DESTROYED THE BRAKES ON THE REAR AXLE. SO A COMPLETE BRAKE OVERHAUL ON THE REAR AXLE, ALONG WITH REPLACING THE SEAL. *YD
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION May 14, 2002
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SAW LARGE SMOKE CLOUD COMING FROM BEHIND THE CAR. WHEN STOPPED, THERE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE GROUND AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. *YD
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Feb 7, 2002
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SAW LARGE SMOKE CLOUD COMING FROM BEHIND THE CAR. WHEN STOPPED, THERE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE GROUND AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. *YD
SUSPENSION:REAR Feb 7, 2002
Incident date: Aug 8, 2001
CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE LEFT REAR AXLE SEAL WAS BAD AND DESTROYED THE BRAKES ON THE REAR AXLE. SO A COMPLETE BRAKE OVERHAUL ON THE REAR AXLE, ALONG WITH REPLACING THE SEAL. *YD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 22, 2002
Incident date: Jan 16, 2002
WHILE MY CAR WAS IN FOR INVESTIGATION (SEE OID#75644 FOR THROTTLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE) THE DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH MODULE FROM RECALL THAT HAD NEVER BEEN DONE BY PREVIOUS OWNER. SUBSEQUENTLY, WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR LOST POWER. SMOKE ROSE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I ROLLED IN... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jan 22, 2002
Incident date: Jan 16, 2002
WHILE MY CAR WAS IN FOR INVESTIGATION (SEE OID#75644 FOR THROTTLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE) THE DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH MODULE FROM RECALL THAT HAD NEVER BEEN DONE BY PREVIOUS OWNER. SUBSEQUENTLY, WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR LOST POWER. SMOKE ROSE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I ROLLED IN... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Jan 22, 2002
Incident date: Jan 16, 2002
WHILE MY CAR WAS IN FOR INVESTIGATION (SEE OID#75644 FOR THROTTLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE) THE DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH MODULE FROM RECALL THAT HAD NEVER BEEN DONE BY PREVIOUS OWNER. SUBSEQUENTLY, WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR LOST POWER. SMOKE ROSE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I ROLLED IN... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 10, 2002
Incident date: Jan 2, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE SOUTH OF WASHINGTON DC THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION TO SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 80+ MPH. WHILE MANEUVERING AROUND CARS I STOOD FULL WEIGHT (200LBS) ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH MINIMAL CHANGE, THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATED APPROACHING 90. THE PEDAL WAS N... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Dec 27, 2001
Incident date: Nov 27, 2001
REAR AXLE IS SLIGHTLY OFF ON BOTH SIDES BY A 15 DEGREE ANGLE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Dec 13, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1992
THE ENGINE WOULD STALL WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP OR TO TURN A CORNER. THIS WOULD OCCUR REGULARLY THROUGH THE LIFE OF THE CAR. REPLACING THE TFI MODULE WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 6-9 MONTHS BEFORE FAILING AGAIN. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES NOW. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Dec 13, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1992
THE ENGINE WOULD STALL WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP OR TO TURN A CORNER. THIS WOULD OCCUR REGULARLY THROUGH THE LIFE OF THE CAR. REPLACING THE TFI MODULE WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 6-9 MONTHS BEFORE FAILING AGAIN. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES NOW. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Nov 28, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 2001
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION AT 30 MPH WITH A WOODEN FENCE THAT RESULTED IN AIR BAG DEPLOYING, BUT NO AIR WAS IN THE BAGS. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Oct 18, 2001
WAS PARKING VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. LEFT VEHICLE TO CHECK UNDER HOOD AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE HAD EXTINGUISHED BYITSELF. ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, UNDER THE HOOD, WAS DAMAGED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. AFTER CHECKING UNDER THE HOOD MECHANIC INDICATED THAT PR... Read more
Fire
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Sep 26, 2001
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE RELEASED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL INTO A TREE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE BRAKE HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY FROM THE DAY VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, CONSUMER STATES THE BRAKE SLIPS WHEN IT IS PULLED HARD, BUT DOES NOT CATCH.*JB
Crash
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Sep 10, 2001
Incident date: Aug 20, 2001
AFTER PARKING IN THE GARAGE I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, THE KEY BURNED MY HAND IT WAS SO HOT! THEN MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS APPEARED. THE TURN SIGNALS NO LONGER FUNCTIONED, THE CAR WOULD STALL AT LOW SPEEDS, THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULD NOT COME ON, CONVERTIBLE TOP WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE IGNITIO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Sep 10, 2001
Incident date: Aug 20, 2001
AFTER PARKING IN THE GARAGE I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, THE KEY BURNED MY HAND IT WAS SO HOT! THEN MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS APPEARED. THE TURN SIGNALS NO LONGER FUNCTIONED, THE CAR WOULD STALL AT LOW SPEEDS, THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULD NOT COME ON, CONVERTIBLE TOP WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE IGNITIO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Sep 10, 2001
Incident date: Aug 20, 2001
AFTER PARKING IN THE GARAGE I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, THE KEY BURNED MY HAND IT WAS SO HOT! THEN MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS APPEARED. THE TURN SIGNALS NO LONGER FUNCTIONED, THE CAR WOULD STALL AT LOW SPEEDS, THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULD NOT COME ON, CONVERTIBLE TOP WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE IGNITIO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Aug 16, 2001
I PARKED CAR AND WENT IN HOUSE. 20 MINUTES LATER CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE MARSHALL SAID IGNITION SWITCH WAS TO BLAME AFTER INVESTIGATION.*AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jul 31, 2001
A FIRE STARTED IN THE IGNITION AREA. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND DAMAGE WAS LIMITED TO THE VEHICLE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Jul 11, 2001
Incident date: May 16, 2001
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, ENGINE SHUT OFF 30 MINUTES AFTER PARKING VEHICLE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE, WENT OUTSIDE, AND SAW VEHICLE HAD ROLLED FORWARD, HIT GARAGE AND WAS BURNING. VEHICLE AND HOUSE BURNT, AND BOTH WERE TOTALLED. INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR STATED ALTERNATOR STARTED FIRE. NO INJURIES. ... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH Jun 20, 2001
Incident date: Jun 20, 2001
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, AND WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONTINUED TO MELT, WHICH SORT OUT WIRING. DASH GOT EXTREMELY HOT. ALSO, MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH CAUSED HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAITING FOR REPLY. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Jun 20, 2001
Incident date: Jun 20, 2001
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, AND WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONTINUED TO MELT, WHICH SORT OUT WIRING. DASH GOT EXTREMELY HOT. ALSO, MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH CAUSED HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAITING FOR REPLY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Dec 18, 2000
Incident date: Jun 15, 1997
FAILED WITH NO WARNING IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC + LOSS OF PWR STRNG + BRKS.
SEATS Nov 9, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1996
ANCHOR MOUNT FAILED FOR DRIVER SEAT. SEAT WAS REPAIRED BY DEALERSHIP, BUT THE ANCHOR MOUNT ITSELF WAS ATTACHED TO A PIECE OF METAL ABOUT AS THICK AS A QUARTER.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Jan 19, 2000
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON A FREEWAY EXIT, AS SHE WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR THE EXIT, VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. LOST CONTROL AND IT WENT STRAIGHT INTO A TREE. FRONTAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE SITUATION. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Jan 19, 2000
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON A FREEWAY EXIT, AS SHE WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR THE EXIT, VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. LOST CONTROL AND IT WENT STRAIGHT INTO A TREE. FRONTAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE SITUATION. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK
Crash 1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
A BAFFEL INTERNAL TO THE FUEL TANK HAS BROKEN OFF CAUSING A LOUD "CLUNKING" WHEN THE CAR HITS BUMPS. THE FAILURE IS COMMON IN THIS MODEL OF MUSTANGS. I SPOKE WITH A MECHANIC ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND HE SAID THE SAME THING HAPPENED IN HIS 1988 MUSTANG. THE DANGER IS THAT A LOOSE METAL OBJECT IN THE FUEL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
A BAFFEL INTERNAL TO THE FUEL TANK HAS BROKEN OFF CAUSING A LOUD "CLUNKING" WHEN THE CAR HITS BUMPS. THE FAILURE IS COMMON IN THIS MODEL OF MUSTANGS. I SPOKE WITH A MECHANIC ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND HE SAID THE SAME THING HAPPENED IN HIS 1988 MUSTANG. THE DANGER IS THAT A LOOSE METAL OBJECT IN THE FUEL... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Apr 15, 1999
THE HOOD BROKE WINDSHIELD, GLASS SUN ROOF,COWL AND ROOF GENERIC HOOD TKY97 12A THE HOOD WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM ASTRO SALES,THREE WEEKS AFTER THE GENERIC WAS INSTALLED IT FAILED AND FLEW UP. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Apr 3, 2000
Incident date: Mar 21, 2000
RECALL 96V071000; CONSUMER PUT KEY IN THE IGNITION AND TURNED IT HALFWAY, AND VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING. CONSUMER UNHOOKED THE BATTERY CABLE AND IT CONTINUED TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS USED & RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED 2 YEARS AGO ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER . SERVICED AT FOSTER F... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Aug 24, 1999
TIE ROD END BROKE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND ACCIDENT (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 4, 1999
ELECTRICLA FAILURE CAUSED THE ALTERNATOR TO CATCH FIRE WHICH RESULTED IN FUMES. *YC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Oct 15, 1999
Incident date: Jan 15, 1998
THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED AND AFTER INVESTIGATING THIS HAS HAPPENED TO COUNTLESS OTHER FORD MUSTANG OWNERS WHO SAY THAT THE WIREING IN THE HEADLIGHT COLUMN IS NOT RATED FOR THAT AMPAGE..FROM THE FACTORY

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 FORD MUSTANG

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 18.0 24.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 21.0 26.0 23.0 Regular $2,650
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 23.0 18.0 Regular $3,400
5.0L 8-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 22.0 17.0 Regular $3,600

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, 1990 FORD MUSTANG

40 manufacturer communications from 33 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION6
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE4
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC3
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE3
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER3
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR2
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
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
00241 Nov 27, 2000
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION THAT MAY BE HEARD OF FELT AT THE CLUTCH PEDAL BETWEEN IDLE AND 2300 RPM, AND GOES AWAY WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH AT LEAST 25MM. *TT
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
99129 Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
99816 May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
982310 Nov 23, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
12178 Nov 1, 1998
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS
9888 Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852 Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9873 Apr 13, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
9874 Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *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
9848 Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *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
9768 Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
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
96246 Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249 Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *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
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
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
9568 Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW
9562 Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
95310 Feb 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT. *TW
9546 Feb 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2003
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998
FIRES IN THE CENTER CONSOLE
There is no summary currently available
PE99002 Opened: Jan 11, 1999 , Closed: Jun 30, 1999
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996
FRONT BRAKE HOSE
There is no summary currently available
EA98013 Opened: May 27, 1998 , Closed: Oct 31, 2000
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
PARKING BRAKE
There is no summary currently available
PE97051 Opened: Dec 23, 1997 , Closed: May 27, 1998
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
THE NUMBER OF CRASHES REPORTED TOT HE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS FURTHER THIS INVESTIGATION
EA97018 Opened: Sep 30, 1997 , Closed: Oct 22, 1997
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
OUTER HOOD PANEL DETACHMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE97011 Opened: Mar 13, 1997 , Closed: Sep 30, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94010 Opened: Feb 2, 1994 , Closed: Apr 19, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989
FUEL LINE ROUTING
There is no summary currently available
EA93019 Opened: Jul 21, 1993 , Closed: Feb 8, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93046 Opened: May 7, 1993 , Closed: Jul 21, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93011 Opened: Mar 3, 1993 , Closed: Jul 19, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
PE91137 Opened: Oct 9, 1991 , Closed: Feb 27, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
HOOD LATCH FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE91089 Opened: Jun 19, 1991 , Closed: Nov 26, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
THROTTLE STICKS, HIGH IDLE
There is no summary currently available
PE91078 Opened: May 28, 1991 , Closed: Sep 23, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91003 Opened: Oct 29, 1990 , Closed: Apr 30, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1984
SAFETY BELT TONGUE BREAKS
There is no summary currently available
EA90025 Opened: May 2, 1990 , Closed: Apr 10, 1991
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1979
FLOOR PAN FRACTURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90052 Opened: Mar 7, 1990 , Closed: Jun 20, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
FR SEAT FLOOR MOUNT FAILS
There is no summary currently available
EA89037 Opened: Sep 6, 1989 , Closed: Nov 30, 1990
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
SPEED CNTRL MALFUNCTION
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PE89133 Opened: Jun 29, 1989 , Closed: Nov 28, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
UNDERDASH FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE89118 Opened: Apr 19, 1989 , Closed: Sep 6, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985
SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTION
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PE88096 Opened: Aug 23, 1988 , Closed: Jan 3, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
SEAT BELT LATCH ASSEMBLY
There is no summary currently available
EA85016 Opened: Feb 22, 1985 , Closed: Apr 14, 1987
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1979
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
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1975
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
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 (current) 5 119
1989 5 127 View
1988 5 132 View
1987 5 44 View
1986 2 32 View
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

Other FORD Models

Model Recalls Complaints
RANGER 928 10,371 View
F-350 SD 776 2,363 View
F-450 SD 692 624 View
F-150 692 46,142 View
F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View
EXPEDITION 555 11,534 View