Model year record

1995 Ford Mustang

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 829 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V390000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
695,260
Reported to NHTSA
2001-12-21
Owners notified
2002-12-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TAURUS/SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L AND 3.8L ENGINES AND MUSTANG VEHICLES WITH 3.8L AND 5.0L ENGINES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BEARING TO SEIZE.

Safety risk

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD BE GENERATED WHICH COULD MELT THE FAN MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. COMPONENTS INSIDE THE COOLING FAN MOTOR COULD IGNITE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A CIRCUIT BREAKER. IF THE COOLING FAN IS INOPERATIVE, THE FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 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 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 95V134000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,300
Reported to NHTSA
1995-07-17
Owners notified
1995-08-18

Defect description

THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WITH INCORRECT TAPER BALL STUDS. THE INCORRECT TAPERED BALL STUDS CAN FRACTURE WITHIN 50,000 MILES.

Safety risk

A FRACTURED BALL STUD CAN RESULT IN A NOTICEABLE SHAKE OR SHIMMY AND COULD CAUSE THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO TUCK INWARD OR OUTWARD, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTER TIE ROD ENDS AND REPLACE THE INCORRECTLY TAPERED BALL STUDS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine20187,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5664,464 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan4360,913 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4093,311 mi
Engine and engine cooling3146,458 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2674,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2595,000 mi
Unknown or other2015,000 mi
Air bags: frontal19174,000 mi
Suspension: front18
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner13
Seats12
Tires12
Parking brake: conventional10100 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1035 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components10
Electrical system: ignition9
Air bags875,601 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch8174,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission8
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor8
Structure: body: hood8114,000 mi
Suspension8
Vehicle speed control8
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch7
Steering: rack and pinion7
Electrical system6140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control6100 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner6133,128 mi
Steering6
Structure: body: door6
Power train5
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar5
Steering: linkages5
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly5
Suspension: rear5
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core5174,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers4
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.4
Exterior lighting: headlights4
Parking brake4
Power train: clutch assembly4
Equipment3100,600 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings365,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly375,134 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: wiring2
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys26,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap280,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly2
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Seat belts2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments265,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid2
Suspension: rear: shock absorber2
Tires: tread/belt2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window2174,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls254,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1134,551 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1
Engine1277,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Equipment: mechanical: slide-in camper1
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: fog lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1174,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly1139,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Service brakes1
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: column1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1
Structure1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels1

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 3 times 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.