Model year record

1994 Ford Mustang

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

Ford Mustang, 1994–2004 generation
Pictured: the 1994–2004 generation. Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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