Model year record

1991 Ford Mustang

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 98 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V071000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
7,900,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-25
Owners notified
1996-06-07

Defect description

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V048000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
6,800
Reported to NHTSA
1991-03-18
Owners notified
1991-07-22

Defect description

THE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A PARK CAM WITH INADEQUATE SURFACE HARDNESS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO PARK DISENGAGEMENT OR NO PARK ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK.

Safety risk

IF PARK IS NOT ENGAGED AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS OFF, AVEHICLE ROLL-AWAY COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch18263,000 mi
Electrical system665,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash6
Power train: automatic transmission680,000 mi
Air bags: frontal5170,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition5115,000 mi
Seats3
Suspension: rear: shock absorber3
Air bags279,064 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2
Engine and engine cooling: engine274,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2
Fuel system, other264,225 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Vehicle speed control2160,905 mi
Child seat1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Exterior lighting1126,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Parking brake1124,000 mi
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1133,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1
Seat belts1138,710 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air: antilock: interconnecting assembly(wiring)1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure1263,000 mi
Structure: body: hood1
Tires1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core165,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels1

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.