Model year record

1994 Ford Mustang

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 496 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V318000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
911
Reported to NHTSA
2001-10-03
Owners notified
2001-10-05

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V349000

Parking brake: conventional

Component
Parking brake: conventional
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
434,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-30
Owners notified
2000-11-28

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 GRADES.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V180000

Structure: body: hood

Component
Structure: body: hood
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
769,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-10-20
Owners notified
1997-11-10

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 PANEL UPWARD.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V062000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
54,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-03-27
Owners notified
1995-04-28

Defect description

THE WIRE HARNESS ON THESE SEATS IS BANDED TO THE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SUPPORTS. THE END OF ONE OF THE SUPPORTS CAN PUNCTURE THE HARNESS, RESULTING IN A HIGH RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Safety risk

OVERHEATING CAN RESULT, AND MELTING, SMOKE AND POSSIBLE IGNITION OF THE SURROUNDING MATERIALS CAN OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TIE STRAP FROM EACH OF THE FRONT SEATS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine12253,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission32125,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline30
Air bags: frontal22138,144 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1659,225 mi
Seats16
Air bags1370,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1385,000 mi
Unknown or other10110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor8
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch7137,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter7
Seats: front assembly: power adjust7100,000 mi
Suspension: front7
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner6
Seat belts: front: retractor6
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6
Structure: body: hood6
Suspension: rear6126,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition5
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5
Power train570,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components518,711 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly4
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)4
Power train: manual transmission4
Vehicle speed control4
Electrical system: wiring364,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap3
Parking brake: conventional3
Seat belts3110,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3
Structure: body388,000 mi
Tires370,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt3
Electrical system2
Electrical system: horn2
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine213,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2
Exterior lighting: fog lights2
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings281,000 mi
Parking brake2
Power train: axle assembly2126,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2232,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion2232,000 mi
Structure: frame and members2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Visibility: power window devices and controls270,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Exterior lighting188,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline1110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel/propulsion system1124,000 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1
Service brakes, hydraulic1110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: column1232,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Structure1200,000 mi
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1
Structure: body: roof and pillars1
Suspension1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1115,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: lines and fittings1
Suspension: multiple axle1
Visibility197,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Wheels142,480 mi

The 1993 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half as many 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.