1996 FORD MUSTANG

12 recalls, 329 complaints - 153 TSBs

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.

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

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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED ... Read more

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

4,029 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TRADESONIC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA... Read more

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Remedy

AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

87,745 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN 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. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

61,944 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THA... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.

1,450 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: POLI-AUTO, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPME... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

292,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ANZO USA, INC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE REPLACED AFTER APRIL 5, 2000. THE REPLACEMENT DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE INFLATOR MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT WELDS THAT COULD PREVENT PROPER INFLATION OF THE AIR BAG.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF OCCUPANT PROTECTION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 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 1-866-436... Read more

911 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. IF A VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE NOT FULLY APPLIED AND NOT IN FIRST GEAR, AS DIRECTED IN THE OWNER GUIDE, AND THE SELF ADJUSTMENT PAWL SUBSEQUENTLY SKIPS ONE OR TWO TEETH, THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE ON SOME GRADE... Read more

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL AND INSTALL A PLATE OR OVER-BRACKET TO THE CONTROL TO LOCK THE SELF ADJUST MECHANISM IN POSITION FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENT.

434,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS. TEARING OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER HOOD PANELS DURING MINOR FRONT END COLLISIONS CAN RESULT IN A GAP AT THE LEADING EDGE OF THE HOOD. AIR FORCED BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER PANELS CAN PRODUCE ENOUGH PRESSURE TO FORCE THE OUTER PA... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE OUTER HOOD PANEL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD AREA FOR ANY DAMAGE ALONG THE LEADING EDGE OF THE HOOD. IF THERE IS ANY EVIDENCE OF BOND SEPARATION, THE HOOD WILL BE REPLACED. IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF BOND SEPARATION, ADDITIONAL ADHESIVE WILL BE APPLIED BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER HOOD PANELS.

769,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

329 total complaints 23 crashes 6 fires 22 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	30
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	19
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	16
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	13
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE	11
SUSPENSION:REAR	10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	10
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM	9

Incident date: Nov 20, 2024

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Incident date: Apr 18, 2017

DRIVER AND PASSENGER CUSTOMIZED, AND TUNNIING. RIMS CUSTOMS

Crash

Incident date: Apr 18, 2017

DRIVER AND PASSENGER CUSTOMIZED, AND TUNNIING. RIMS CUSTOMS

Crash

Incident date: Apr 18, 2017

DRIVER AND PASSENGER CUSTOMIZED, AND TUNNIING. RIMS CUSTOMS

Crash

Incident date: May 8, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE RADIATOR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND STEAM STARTED TO EMERGE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE TEMPERATURE GAGE INDICATED HOT. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TH... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2013

PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS STUCK AND WILL NOT RETRACT. *TR

Incident date: Dec 31, 2010

I PURCHASED A 1996 FORD MUSTANG FROM AUTO CREDIT #3 IN AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON. ON 1/2/2011, I RECEIVE THE VEHICLE AND AFTER THREE HOURS OF DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE LOCKS UP. THIS PUTS ME INTO AN UNCONTROLLED 180 DEGREE SPIN. ON 1/3/2011, I TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LES SCHWAB TI... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 2010

Incident date: Jun 4, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON JUNE 4, 2010, WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, THE ANTIFREEZE SPILLED AND HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APP... Read more

Incident date: Apr 14, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME RESISTANT AND LOSS POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY WHERE IT WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC MADE REPAIRS TO THE FRONT S... Read more

Incident date: Feb 16, 2004

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF EVEN AFTER SERVICE. *TR

Incident date: Feb 16, 2004

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF EVEN AFTER SERVICE. *TR

Incident date: May 5, 2005

THE PAINT IS BUBBLING UP AND PEELING OFF THE TRUNK LID OF MY CAR. *TR

Incident date: Jun 15, 2007

I READ ABOUT A RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKES FOR 1996 FORD MUSTANGS WITH MANUAL. I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC I BOUGHT ONLINE IN JANUARY 2007 THAT HAS PARKING BREAK ISSUES IT WONT KEEP THE CAR FORM MOVING. I HAD IT TOWED ONE TIME AND THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID IT WAS FAULTY. IS THE RECALL STILL AVAILABLE FOR AN A... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2004

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SPEEDOMETER BECAME STUCK AT 40 MPH. THE SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWO TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS AND THIS PROBLEM HAS RECURRED. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. *AK

Incident date: Dec 15, 2004

CLUTCH PEDAL CHATTERS WHEN ENGINE AT ABOUT 1500 RPMS. SEEMS TO OCCUR MORE FREQUENTLY ON COLD DAYS. *NM

Incident date: Dec 15, 2005

THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF MY CAR. *JB

Incident date: Dec 15, 2005

THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF MY CAR. *JB

Incident date: Mar 3, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE COIL SPRINGS FAILED THREE SEPARATE TIMES ON THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME THE REAR SPRINGS BROKE. THE SECOND TIME THE FRONT SPRINGS BROKE. THIS LAST TIME WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR SPRINGS BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE DE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2006

Incident date: Jul 29, 2005

CONSUMER 1996 FORD MUSTANG INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. *TS THE CONSUMER FELT THAT FORD SHOULD COVER THE ENTIRE COST OF REPAIR PLUS THE MONIES SPENT ON BORROWING VEHICLES TO GET TO WORK. *SC

Incident date: Jul 15, 2005

96 MUSTANG OVERHEATING DUE TO CRACKED INTAKE. DEALER WILL NOT FIX UNLESS I PAY. THERE WAS ONCE A RECALL THAT I WAS NEVER AWARE OF. I NEED MY CAR FIXED.

Incident date: Jun 21, 2005

1996 FORD MUSTANG REPLACEMENT OF THE HEAD GASKET AND RADIATOR.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE DRIVING ON A TRECHEROUS MOUNTAIN ROAD THE HEAD GASKET FAILED AND THE RADIATOR SPLIT. *NM

Incident date: Mar 21, 2005

THE PAINT HAS BUBBLED AND NOW IS CHIPPING OFF THE CAR. I NOTICED THE BUBBLING SOME YEARS AGO WHEN THE BUBBLES TURNED TO TINY RUST SPOTS. JUST RECENTLY A LARGE SECTION OF PAINT OF THE TRUCK OF THE CAR CHIPPED OFF. I TALKED TO A FEW WELL KNOWN PAINT SHOPS AND THEY SAID THAT EVEN IN A CAR THIS OLD THIS... Read more

Incident date: May 29, 2002

BRAKE LIGHTS NEVER INSPECTED. WENT TO TAKE CAR BACK RIGHT AWAY, LIGHTS WERE FIXED BUT FAILURE TO DO A THOROUGH INSPECTION RESULTED IN NOT LISCENCE PLATE. *AK

Incident date: Dec 31, 2004

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Jan 15, 2005

I HAVE 96 MUSTANG GT, AT 21000 MILES INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED IN THE REAR , FORD REPLACED FOR FREE, NOW AT 79000K THE INTAKE HAS CRACKED AGAIN IN THE FRONT , THE FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD IT WAS A SILENT RECALL, BEFORE I GO BACK TO FORD, AGAIN DOES FORD HAVE TO FIX IT OR DO I? *JB

Incident date: Dec 7, 2004

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. ANTIFREEZE STARTED TO POUR OUT OF THE MUFFLER. *AK

Incident date: Jun 28, 2004

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT BOTH DRIVE R AND PASSENGER RETRACTORS DETERIORATED. THE BELTS WERE INOPERABLE WHEN IN USE. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THAT THERE WAS A GREAT RISK INVOLVED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT BELTS.*AK

Incident date: Jun 28, 2004

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER RETRCTORS DETERIORATED. THE BELTS WERE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THERE WAS A GREAT RISK INVOLVED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT BELTS.*AK

Incident date: Jun 14, 2004

WHILE DRIVING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BLEW. THIS PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. SMOKE STARTED TO ACCUMULATE INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROM THE A/C VENTS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *NM

Incident date: Jan 1, 1997

OUR FAMILY HAS THREE 1996 MUSTANGS, ONE WITH A MANUAL AND TWO WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. WE HAVE HAD ALL THREE OF THEM BLOW THE HEAD GASKET ON THEM, ONE AT A YEAR, ONE AT THREE YEARS, AND ONE AT FOUR YEARS. NOW, I HAVE FOUND OUT RECENTLY THAT FORD OFFERED A FREE REPLACEMENT ON THE GASKETS, FOR ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 1999

I HAVE A 1996 FORD MUSTANG LX. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AT NIGHT AND I HAD IT ON CRUISE CONTROL AND IT BLEW UP.I TOOK CARE OF MY CAR AND CHECKED THE ENGINE AND THE ANTIFREEZE BEFORE I LEAVE MY HOUSE.I GAVE MY CAR A 15 MINUTE WARM UP PERIOD BEFORE I LEAVE MY HOUSE.THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AND BLEW UP DUE TO... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 1999

Incident date: Feb 15, 2003

ON MY 1996 FORD MUSTANG THE PAINT ON MY FRONT FENDER, DRIVERS DOOR, TRUNK LID AND ROOF HAD STARTED PEELING AWAY FROM THE PRIMER BROUGHT IT TO A FORD DEALER AND HE SAID THE SAME THING THERE IS A PROBLUM WITH THE PAINT AND FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT

Incident date: Jul 12, 2000

I PURCHASED A 96 MUSTANG GT 4.6, IN 1998 AND IN 2001 THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED SO I DID SOME RESEARCH INTO THIS PROBLEM AND IT TURNS OUT 90% OF ALL 96 AND 97 MUSTANGS WITH THE JUNK PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. I CALL MY LOCAL FORD DEALER AND IT COSTS 904.00 THAT IS OUTRAGEOUS. WHY WAS ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 2003

2 YEARS AFTER COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT, MY MUSTANG HAS BLOWN ANOTHER HEAD GASKET! I HAD TO HAVE MY 96 FORD MUSTANG ENGINE (V6) REPLACED BECAUSE OF A BAD HEAD GASKET, AND AFTER REPLACING THE ENGINE, WHICH COST ME $3000.00 AT THE TIME, TWO YEARS LATER AM NOW LOOKING AT REPLACING ANOTHER HEAD GASKET... Read more

CONSUMER WAS COMPLAINING ABOUT PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. IT JUST DIDN'T STAND UP TO THE HEAT THAT WAS CREATED WHEN IN USE. CONSUMER MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET THIS RESOLVED. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY ASSISTANCE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *AK *NM

Incident date: Jan 21, 2004

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START VEHICLE. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO AN INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK VEHICLE ORIGINALLY LOST POWER AT 55 MPH, VEHICLE DIDN'T RESTART. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND FOUND THAT ONE VALVE WAS LEAKING AND HEAD GAS... Read more

Incident date: Jan 21, 2004

Incident date: Feb 10, 2004

MY WIFE BOUGHT A USED 1996 FORD MUSTANG V-6 TWO YEARS AGO STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. RECENTLY, THE CAR BEGAN LEAKING A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OIL. THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA (HUB CITY FORD) TOLD US THAT THE LEAK WAS FROM THE TIMING CHAIN COVER AND THE MANIFOLD COVER. THEY ALSO SA... Read more

Incident date: Dec 28, 2003

MY 1996 FORD MUSTANG HEAD GASTKETS HAVE GONE OUT. MY CAR HAS 87000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HEARD THAT MANY 95 MUSTANGS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I BOUGHT MY CAR A YEAR AGO AND I BELEIVE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT COMPLETLY FIXED IN THE NEWER MODELS. I WAS TOLD THAT BECAUSE MY CAR IS A 96 IT WAS NOT C... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2003

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Incident date: May 9, 2003

MY CAR'S COOLING SYSTEM WAS DRAINING FLUIDS, AND WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET CHECKED OUT, THEY TOLD ME THE HEAD GASKETS AS WELL AS THE FRONT TIMING COVER GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT COST ME $2500 FOR THE REPAIRS NECESSARY. THERE ARE ABOUT 12 OR 13 COMPLAINTS OF A SIMILAR NATURE... Read more

1996 FORD MUSTANG. *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**767677

Incident date: Apr 14, 2003

THE ENGINE CRACKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM

Incident date: Feb 6, 2003

THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED AND HIT OTHER VEHICLES, AS THIS HAPPENED, THE SEAT BACK BROKE AND THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAD CAME LOOSE. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AND THE FUEL SAFETY SWITCH DID NOT TURN OFF. SCC *NLM

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 FORD MUSTANG

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	18.0	27.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950
3.8L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	18.0	27.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950
4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	22.0	18.0	Regular	$3,400
4.6L 8-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	16.0	25.0	19.0	Regular	$3,250
4.6L 8-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	16.0	24.0	19.0	Premium	$4,000

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, 1996 FORD MUSTANG

153 manufacturer communications from 149 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	11
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	9
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	9
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	8
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE	7
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	7
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	6
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	6

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER OR CRANK NO START - POSSIBLE PATS LAMP FLASHING AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) U1147 AND/OR U1262. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

PAINT REPAIR MATERIAL REQUEST PROCESS. *TT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SUBJECT REGARDING SPEED CONTROL LAMP. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE T45 MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF BEING STUCK IN REVERSE, DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR MAY POP OUT OF REVERSE. *TT

103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE DOOR GLASS COMING OFF OF THE WINDOW TRACK. *TT

138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT JUMP-OFF TOSS. *YH

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

SOME VEHICLES EXHIBIT THE DOOR GLASS POPPING OFF TRACK. *YH

100000 POWER TRAIN

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A POWERTRAIN NOISE DESCRIBED AS A BRIEF ROAR, HOOT OR GROAN BETWEN 2500 - 3500 RPM WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS HALF WAY DOWN, DURING SHIFTING OR WHEN DEPRESSING AND RELEASING THE CL

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

INFORMATION ON CASTER ADJUSTMENT WHEN PERFORMING A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *TT

050000 PARKING BRAKE

SUBJECT REGARDING PARKING BRAKE CONTROL ASSEMBLY MODIFICATION. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO 4.6L 4V PULLEY INSTRUCTIONS. *TT

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

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

162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HOOD THAT IS HARD TO CLOSE. *JB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACMENT OF ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. **MR

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING FREE FLOOR MAT EXCHANGE. **MR

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES(DTCS) CAN ONLY BE RETRIEVED USING SUPER STARII TESTER OR THE FLASH OUT PROCEDURE BY GROUNDING OUT DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT AT TEST CONNECTOR.

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS AT THE ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDING REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

CONCERNS WITH THE CONVERTIBLE TOP BOOT MAY FIT IMPROPERLY OR BE DIFFICULT TO INSTALL ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO THE TOP NOT FOLDING DOWN ALL THE WAY INTO THE WELL. *TT

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SUBJECT ON ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SOME CONVERTIBLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE FROMTHE DOOR WEDGE WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR MUSTY AND MILDEW TYPE ODORS COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING SYSTEM. *TT

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE TORQUE VALUES OF THE ENGINE FRONT COVER WATER PUMP BOLTS. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT COVER & WATER PUMP BOLTS-TORQUE VALVE REVISION/3.8-4.2L. *MJS

106100 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING

INFORMATION REGARDING VIBRATION/EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING. *MJS

020000 SUSPENSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VIBRATION / SHAKE WHEN DRIVEN ON SMOOTH ROADS AT SPPED AROUND 62 MPH / 100 KPH. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SONE POLICE VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES WITH 4R70W MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE FROM SUSTAINED HIGH SPEED OPERATION. *TT

106100 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING

SONE POLICE VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES WITH 4R70W MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE FROM SUSTAINED HIGH SPEED OPERATION. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SOME NORMAL SERVICE CONCERNS WITH POWER SEAT OPERATION. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT

125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT

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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

INFORMATION ON POWER SEAT SWITCH REPLACEMENT. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT

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

106100 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING

EXPERIENCING A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE. *TT

106100 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AND / OR TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING DAMAGE FROM SUSTAINED HIGH SPEED OPERATION. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT WINDOW MAY TRAVEL BEYOND THE UPSTOP AND EXIT THE GLASS RUN ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS ON PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ( PATS ). *YC

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

EXPERIENCING VIBRATION/ NOISE FELT IN CLUTCH PEDAL WHEN LIGHTLY TOUCHING CLUTCH PEDAL. *YC

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

VEHICLES WITH FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPPED 1998, MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL SMELL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT TIMES. *MJS

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

SOME VEHICLES AND CERTAIN FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL SMELL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT TIMES. *TT

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS

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

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE ( FEAD ) BELT MAY BECOME BROKEN OR FRAYED AND / OR DETACH FROM ( OR ROLL OFF OF) THE ENGINE. *YC

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

LOCKS FAILED. YD

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SUBJECT REGARDING THE SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE ON COUPES WITH THE MACH 460 AUDIO SYSTEM. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SUBJECT REGARDING THE SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE ON COUPES WITH THE MACH 460 AUDIO SYSTEM. *TT

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

EXPERIENCING A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *YC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

190000 TIRES

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

VEHICLES WITH T45 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY JUMP OUT OF GEAR. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

WHEN DIAGNOSING CRANK / NO START ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) CHECK THE CUSTOMERS KEY RING FOR ANY MAGNETIC OBJECTS LIKE THE MOBILE SPEEDPASS KEY WHICH MAY AFFECT THE SIGNAL TRANSMISSION BETWEEN THE PATS KEY A

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC

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

045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SHIFT LEVER VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING IN 3RD GEAR. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

EFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 1998M3.8L ENGINE ASSEMBLY IS ADDED TO FQR(FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *AK

034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT

075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

INFORMATION REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD MALFUNCTIONS. *TT

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING ANY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC

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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.

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... concerns in the subject vehicles, including cold transmission, clutch stay-out at high engine speeds, gear clash or grinding, and gradual loosening of clutch plate bolts in some early production vehicles.The largest percentage of complaints indicated higher than expected shift efforts in cold ambient temperatures.These complaints were related to transmission fluid viscosity and the higher shift efforts resolved themselves with the drivetrain warming.Ford published technical service bulletin TSB 11-3-18 to inform technicians that a lower viscosity fluid was available for use to address the cold shift issues.The clutch stay-out condition typically occurs at engine speeds greater than 4000 rpm.It does not prevent the selection of any gear, but may delay clutch re-engagement depending on how long the driver maintains the higher engine speed.Ford identified rotating inertia of the clutch components as the root cause and replacement clutch pedal parts were made available under Ford TSB 10-19-4.A number of reports alleged increasing difficulty selecting gears along with gear clash or grinding.Grinding or notchy gear shifts may be caused by gradual loosening of clutch plate fasteners, which is promoted by certain aggressive shifting.This condition is progressive in nature and initially results in symptoms related to shift quality/feel.Clutch plate bolt loosening will not result in inability to select any gear unless the progressive symptoms are ignored until complete clutch failure occurs.ODI?s analysis identified only five complaints alleging an inability to shift into gear due to loose clutch plate bolts.None of these resulted in a stall and gear shifting could occur before engine start.A revised fastener was designed and implemented in production and is available for service through a special service message.There is no indication of loss of motive power or unreasonable safety risk associated with the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.This preliminary evaluation is closed.Read more

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

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

FIRES IN THE CENTER CONSOLE