How many problems does the 1996 FORD Mustang have?

The 1996 FORD Mustang currently has 331 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1996 FORD Mustang?

The most common problems reported for the 1996 FORD Mustang are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1996 FORD Mustang problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1996 FORD Mustang comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

1996 FORD Mustang Problems

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100 complaints

ON MY 1996 FORD MUSTANG GT WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE 3 SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM THAT FORD WAS AWARE OF AND THAT IT WOULD BE $1,341.98 TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE. I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE AND SAW THAT FORD BLAMES THE DAMAGE ON IMPROPER TORQUING OF THE SPARK PLUGS. AS THE CAR ONLY HAS 49,000 MILES IT HAS NEVER HAD THE PLUGS CHANGED IN ANY WAY. THREE BLEW OUT AND 2 MORE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE ENGINE AS THE ALUMINUM HEAD AND ALUMINUM SPARK PLUGS HAD SEIZED. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO FIX IT. *TR

Sep 27, 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 APPROXIMATELY 136,000.

Jun 07, 2010

FIRST MY ENGINE SEEMED TO OVERHEAT A BIT THEN EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE IT WOULD SOUND LIKE THE ENGINE WAS GRINDING ON SOMETHING AND WOULDN'T STOP.. SOUNDED LIKE A BUNCH OF CHAINS IN MY HOOD. BUT THEN ON OCCASIONS THE STUPID THING WOULDN'T SHUT OFF WHEN IT WAS MAKING THE CHAIN SOUND, EVEN WITH MY KEY OUT. IT JUST HAPPENED AGAIN AND NOW THE THING SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING IS BURNING AND I HAVE NO POWER WHAT SO EVER IN MY VEHICLE. BEFORE WHEN IT FINALLY SHUT OFF IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO SPARK. THEN IT WAS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE THAT WASN'T COOL. *TR

Oct 10, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD MUSTANG GT. WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE UP TO THE DASHBOARD WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. FORD WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 152,000.

Aug 07, 2007

Fire: 1

INLET MANIFOLD COOLANT TRANSFER PASSAGE ON MY 1996 FORD MUSTANG WITH 4.6L 2V FAILED. AS THIS OCCURRED AT SPEED AND RESULTED IN OBSCURED FORWARD VISION, IT CREATED SOME HAZARD - AS WELL AS THE SUBSEQUENT INCONVENIENCE OF AN IMMOBILE VEHICLE. THIS FAULT HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO CLASS ACTION IN THE USA, BUT A SIGNIFICANT PROPORTION OF AFFECTED VEHICLES, INCLUDING MINE, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED ON BASIS OF AGE. THE FLAMING FORD WEBSITE HAS REQUESTED THESE INCIDENTS BE REPORTED VIA YOURSELVES. *JB

Jun 27, 2006

+ 95 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

27 complaints

WITH ABSOLUTELY NO PRIOR WARNING THE BRAKES JUST FAILED TO RESPOND. NEXT TIME I TURNED MOTOR ON THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. IF AN ACCIDENT HAD HAPPENED THE WARNING WOULD HAVE COME TOO LATE. LOST ALL THE BRAKE FLUID.*AK

Jul 01, 2002

SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 1999, I HAVE REPORTED TO FORD MOTOR AND BUDGET CAR SALES THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM, BRAKES JAM, VEHICLE GOES BACKWARD AND JERKS FORWARD WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC. FORD MOTOR CO. REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND BUDGET AUTO SALES SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND I NEED TO WAIT UNTIL "SOMETHING HAPPENS" THIS VEHICLE IS A DEATH TRAP AND I IMPLORE SOMEONE TO ASSIST ME IN GETTING THESE DEFECTS CORRECTED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED.*AK

Mar 26, 2001

SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE (1996 FORD SABLE) I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS..THE CAR SHUTS OFF AT SPEEDS OF 10MPH, WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC, OR ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBEM TO NHTSA, THE DEALER, FORD MOTOR CO. AND THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER, THE DEALER SAYS HE CAN NOT FIX IT UNTIL IT DUPLICATES WHILE HE HAS IT...AGAIN HE SAYS "WAIT UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS" , I ASKED IF HE WERE WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO BE INJURED OR KILLED HE SAID UNFORTUNATELY THAT'S WHAT WILL HAVE TO HAPPEN IN ORDER TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. I FIND THIS TO BE A LUDICRUOUS ANSWER, FORD MOTOR COMPANY SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBLITY FOR MANUFACTURER DEFECTS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO CORRECT THESE DEFECTS.*AK

Mar 26, 2001

VEHICLE NEEDS NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS. *SLC

Feb 05, 2001

BRAKE VIBRATION WHEN USED AND NOISE WHEN NOT IN USE. BRAKE PEDAL IS SOMETIMES STIFF AND SOMETIMES VERY SOFT. DEALER HAS HAD IN TO FIX NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAS NEVER FIXED PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 11, 2000

+ 22 more complaints for this component

SUSPENSION

22 complaints

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 STRUTS, LOWER BALL JOINTS, STABLE BAR LINK AND THE CONTROL ARM. THE CONTACT STATED A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,886 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 171,702.

Apr 27, 2010

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 DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED BECAUSE THE SPRINGS ARE ON NATIONAL BACKORDER.

Mar 08, 2006

1996 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVT. ---REAR SWAY BAR BROKEN AT ATACH POINT ON RIGHT SIDE JUST AHEAD OF REAR AXLE. CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN COLLISION, SNOW WHERE SALT MIGHT HAVE CAUSED CORROSION, DOESN'T HAVE ANY NOTICABLE CORROSION, AND SWAY BAR HAS NEVER COLLIDED WITH ANY ROAD HAZZARDS...IT JUST SNAPPED.

Dec 19, 2002

WHILE DRIVING UP A SMALL INCLINE AT DRIVE THRU, HEARD LOUD CRACKING SOUND. STOPPED TO INVESTIGATE AND NOTICED REAR SWAY BAR ON DRIVERS SIDE HAD BROKEN OFF. THIS HAS CAUSED A CLANKING SOUND WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN.*AK

Oct 14, 2001

CASTER ADJUSTMENT IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR EXCESSIVELY. DEALERHSIP EXAMINED VEHICLE,AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT AN AUTOBODY SHOP WOULD HAVE TO MAKE THE REPAIRS TO VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Jul 16, 2001

+ 17 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

22 complaints

I HAD BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2008 AND TWO MONTHS LATER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD(OEM) DEVELOPED A CRACK AND HAS A RESULT ANTIFREEZE WAS BEING BURNT WHICH CAUSED A MISFIRE ON THE 3RD CYLINDER AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THEN STARTED TO FLASH (INDICATED MISFIRE) DROVE IT HOME TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND INSTALLED A NEW INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH HAD UPDATED FEATURES TO PREVENT THE INCIDENT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN THE FAILURE COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A BLOWN UP ENGINE IT WAS COMMON IN 1996-2001 FORD 4.6L 2V V8 MOTORS. *TR

Jan 16, 2010

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

Jun 21, 2006

ERRATIC SHIFT BETWEEN 1ST AND SECOND GEAR (ENGINE REVS UP IN RPMS).. *AK

Mar 19, 2001

TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND VEHICLE VIBRATES DURING SHIFT INTO 4TH GEAR (OVERDRIVE). THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS SLOWLY ACCELERATED TO HIGHWAY SPEED. *AK

Dec 11, 2000

WHILE ENGINE BRAKING, ENGINE STALLS WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. FIRST HAD THIS PROBLEM AT 1000 MILES. DEALER HAS ALWAYS CLAIMED THE ENGINE IS IN FINE OPERATING CONDITION.

Dec 11, 2000

+ 17 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

18 complaints

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON IT REALLY SCARY IT'S BEEN GOING SINCE 05/1/2010 AND TODAY 02/08/2018

Feb 08, 2018

FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE '96 - WHILE HEADING HOME ME AND MY FAMILY WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD GOING ABOUT 50 MPH. IT WAS A CLEAR SUNNY DAY, 85 DEGREES OUTSIDE WITH NO CHANCE OF RAIN. WE HAD THE WINDOWS AND TOP UP AC GOING. MY FIANCE, THE DRIVER, STARTED SMELLING WATER COMING FROM THE VENTS AND ASKED IF I COULD, BUT I COULDN'T SMELL THE SCENT OF WATER. A FEW SECONDS LATER IT STARTED TO GET SMOKEY INSIDE THE CAR SO HE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN TO PULL OVER AND THE SMOKE GOT THICKER. AS SOON AS WE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP THE PASSENGER AIR BAG JUST DEPLOYED! WE WERE THE ONLY CAR ON THE ROAD AT THE TIME, WE DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING OR ANYONE... NOT EVEN A POTHOLE! I GO HIT HARD LEAVING BURNS AND BRUISES UNDERNEATH MY CHIN, ON MY ABDOMEN AND ARMS... I WAS 3 WEEKS AWAY FROM GIVING BIRTH! *TR

Oct 20, 2014

Injuries: 1

1996 FORD EXPLORER, 4X4. DRIVING IN DESERT WENT OVER A BUMP A LITTLE FAST, WHICH SET OFF MY AIRBAGS. MY RIDER IS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR BROKEN NOSE, CHEEK AND SOME KIND OF SMOKE INHALATION. MY WINDSHIELD IS BROKEN BECAUSE THE BAG HIT THE MIRROR WHICH THEN HIT THE WINDSHIELD. MY STEERING WHEEL IS DESTROYED, CRUISE CONTROL AND HORNS ARE OUT OF SERVICE. BEFORE I COULD DRIVE THE CAR AGAIN I HAD TO CUT THE AIRBAGS OUT. WHAT THE HELL IS THIS! NO DAMAGE TO THE CAR EXCEPT WHAT THE AIRBAGS DID. I WANT THIS ALL FIXED AT FORD'S EXPENSE. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR 10 YEARS WITH NO PROBLEMS EXCEPT; RECALLED TIRES, STEERING BARS AND BRAKES (ALL RECALL). *TR

Jan 18, 2008

Injuries: 1

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Aug 05, 2003

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH OUT ANY REASON, DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 16, 2002

+ 13 more complaints for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

17 complaints

MY 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER DEVELOPED A FAILURE IN THE AIR FLOW SENSOR (PART $330) THAT RESULTED IN VEHICLE STALLS, INCLUDING STOPS ON THE HIGHWAY, THAT NEARLY RESULTED IN CRASHES. THE REQUIRED REPAIRS EXCEEDED $500. I KNOW FORD HAS A SIMILAR RECALL OUT NOW FOR THE 1997-2003 (/) MODELS). *TR

Dec 07, 2007

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. FORD HAS RECALLED MANY OF THEIR 4.6L INTAKE MANIFOLDS IN THEIR CROWN VICTORIAS, BUT NOT IN THE SAME ENGINE IN THE MUSTANG. THEY NEED TO!! PLEASE HELP.*AK

Sep 03, 2002

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED DUE TO PLASTIC MATERIAL USED ON ORIGINAL PART - REPLACEMENT PART IS MADE OF ALUMINUM AND PLASTIC - THIS INDICATES MANUFACTURER KNEW ABOUT ORIGINAL DESIGN BEING FAULTY. *AK

May 30, 2002

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO AUTO CENTER FOR A SQUEAK BEHIND TIRE, THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BUSTING AT A SEAM AND HAD SPRAYED COOLANT EVERYWHERE, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS MADE OUT OF SOME KIND OF PLASTIC, THERE WAS A RECALL AND THE PRIOR OWNER HAD RECALL REPAIRS COMPLETE, HOWEVER RECALL COMPONENT FAILED AGAIN, FORD WILL NOT REIMBURSE CONSUMER FOR THE FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD. *SLC

Feb 25, 2002

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LOST ALL COOLANT ON THE HIGHWAY. MECHANIC REPORTED PROBLEM IS NOT UNCOMMON, BUT NO RECALL ISSUED.*AK

Jan 28, 2002

+ 12 more complaints for this component

SEAT BELTS

13 complaints

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

May 20, 2013

SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT

Jul 16, 2005

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

Jul 06, 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

Jul 06, 2004

SEATBELTS DON'T RETRACT. *AK

Sep 01, 2003

+ 8 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 complaints

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 1996 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while attempting to resell the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 109,000 and at the time of listing the vehicle for sale, it was discovered that the mileage was 145,000.

Apr 22, 2025

DRIVING AND MADE A TURN, CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL AS IF A TIRE BLEW OUT SPUN AND DID 360 TURN JUMPED A CURB, SMASHED INTO A POLE. ATTEMPTED TO STOP CAR AND TURN OFF IGNITION BUT CAR WOULDN'T STOP UNTIL 3RD ATTEMPT! ATTEMPTED TO START CAR BACK UP YET CAR KEPT ACCELERATING AND REVVING EVEN THOUGH CAR WAS IN PARK AND NO ONE WAS PRESSING THE GAS IT KEPT REVVING AS IF THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK. HAD CAR TOWED AND MECHANIC SAID COMPUTER CHIP IN CAR MALFUNCTIONED ENGAGED IN CRUISE CONTROL WHICH IS WHY MY ATTEMPTS OF GAINING CONTROL OF CAR FAILED. CAR IS TOTALED DUE TO WHEN IT JUMPED CURB IT TORE UP THE SUSPENSION AMONG OTHER THINGS AND CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE UNTIL AT LEAST $ 1500 IS PAID FOR DAMAGES JUST TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF CAR NOT INCLUDING THE DAMAGE TO SIDE OF CAR THAT SMASHED INTO THE POLE.*JB

Apr 27, 2006

Crash: 1

WAS SITTING AT A HIGH TRAFFIC INTERSECTION WHEN CAR SHUT OFF AND WAS VERY HARD TO START BACK UP AND GET OUT OF THE WAY MY CAR HAS DONE THIS 5 OR 6 TIMES I HAD IT LOOKED AT BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM SAID THEY WOULD NEED TO KEEP IT AND DRIVE THE CAR TO SEE BUT WHEN I LET THEM HAVE IT FOR A WEEK IT NEVER DID IT SO NOW I ALWAYS TAKE THE CHANCE IT CAN DO IT AT ANYTIME ANY WHERE I PUT NEW STARTER BEFORE THIS STARTED HAPPENING BUT CAR IS STILL VERY HARD TO START .....*NM

Aug 02, 2005

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

Jan 27, 2005

Fire: 1

THIS M/V HAS BEEN WORKED ON AT LEAST 15-20 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE BEGINING CAR WAS TAKEN TO SULLIVAN BROS WHILE UNDER WARRENTIE AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. SINCE 7-2000 THIS CAR WAS AT TWO DEALERS AND THE COST CLOSE TO $800,00 CAR STILL HAS SAME PROBLEMS. STALLS THE PAST WEEK THIS CAR HAS ALMOST BEEN IN TWO ACCIDENTS AS THE CAR HAS STALLED WHILE MAKING LEFT TURN INTO ON COMING LANES. CAR STALLS AND EVERY THING GOES DEAD. SINCE AUGUST THE CAR HAS BEEN WORKED ON AT SHIRETOWN FORD INC 147 SAMOSET ST PLYMOUTH MA #02360 STILL WAITING FOR PHONECALL TO BRING CAR BACK AGAIN WHAT CAN I DO. *AK

Oct 26, 2000

+ 7 more complaints for this component

STEERING

12 complaints

ON 4/12/06 I WAS GOING WESTBOUND TOWARD TACOMA, I MADE A LEFT TURN INTO A HIGHWAY DIVIDE TO CROSS TRAFFIC TO GO TO THE DOCTORS OFFICE. TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY BECAUSE OF THE TIME OF DAY. SO I DECIDED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AND GO ANOTHER DIRECTION. I WAITED FOR TRAFFIC SO I COULD PROCEED. I MADE A LEFT HAND TURN INTO TRAFFIC AND IT FELT LIKE MY CAR 1996 MUSTANG, FISHTAILED (SUNNY DAY DRY PAVEMENT) SO I TRIED TO CORRECT IT AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED AND THE CAR TOOK OFF, SO I PROCEEDED TO STEP ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD BUT IT MADE NO DIFFERENCE. THE CAR WENT APPROXIMATELY TWO CITY BLOCKS, IT WENT FROM MY LANE TO THE OTHER RIGHT HAND LANE, WE WERE HEADED FOR THE LIGHT POLE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN (WITH THE STEERING STILL LOCKED) MADE A SHARP LEFT AND THROUGH ME ACROSS THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC, OVER THE CEMENT DIVIDE (AIRBORNE) AND INTO ANOTHER CAR AND HE HIT ANOTHER CAR. ON IMPACT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY CAR WAS TOTALED THE OTHER TWO CARS THAT WERE INVOLVED WERE REPAIRED. *NM

Jul 05, 2006

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE AND COULD CAUSE LOSS IN STEERING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 19, 2002

FRACTURED TIE ROD END. *AK

Apr 25, 2001

STEERING FAILURE.

Dec 31, 1997

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.

Nov 04, 1997

+ 7 more complaints for this component

TIRES

10 complaints

TIRE ON 2 CASES BLEW THE TREAD AND BELT, THE LATER OF THE TWO INCIDENCES WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH THAT TOTALED THE VEHICLE, AND RESULTED IN TWO INJURIES TO BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER. BOTH NEEDED TO BE HOSPITALIZED.*AK

Jul 03, 2007

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

TREAD PEALED OFF TIRE AT 65 MPH DESTROYING BUMPER AND ACTIVATED INERTIA SWITCH. *AK (DOT NUMBER: UNKN TIRESIZE: SS10)

Jun 20, 2001

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 OF THESE TIRES AT A COST OF 685 DOLLARS TO MYSELF. THE TIRES ARE COMING APART AT WHERE THE TREAD MEETS THE SIDEWALL MUCH THE SAME AS THE FIRESTONE TIRES THAT ARE BEING RECALLED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO PAULS TIRES IN MARION INDIANA AND THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THEM BECAUSE FINCANNON FORD DID NOT BUY THE WARRANTY. I THEN TOOK THEM TO ANOTHER KELLY DEALER HERE IN MUNCIE. THEY CALLED KELLY AND KELLY DENIED ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS AND I WAS CHARGED FOR THE REPLACEMNET OF THE TIRES. THE FIRST ONES TO GO BAD WERE THE FRONT TIRES. NOW THE PASSENGER REAR IS DOING THE SAME THING. I WOULD THINK THAT PEOPLE SHOULD BE AWARE THAT FIRESTONE IS NOT THE ONLY MANUFACTURER HAVING THIS SEPARATION PROBLEM. HAD I NOT HAVE BEEN PUTTING BRAKES ON THIS CAR I WOULD NOT HAVE EVEN NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE SEPARATING. MOST PEOPLE DO NOT LOOK AT THE TIRES ON THEIR CAR. (TIRESIZE: P255/40R17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/40R17 )

Nov 20, 2000

THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR BUMPER AND WHEEL WELL (MICHELIN AMERICAN GOLD TOUR PLUS, P205/65R15, TIRE MILEAGE 5,000). NLM

Oct 25, 2000

I ORDERED THIS CAR AT THE VERY BEGINNING OF MODEL YEAR AND REQUESTED TO PAY FOR AN UPGRADE TO PREMIUM TIRES INSTEAD OF WHAT CAME ON THE CAR. SARASOTA FORD SAID THAT WAS IMPOSSIBLE UNLESS I PAID FOR 2 FULL SETS. THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, GUARANTEED FOR 45000 WORE OUT AT 13,500 MILES SO POORLY AND UNEVENLY THAT I JUST REPLACED THEM BECAUSE THEY SCARED ME. NOW I FEEL THERE WAS MORE TO MY PROBLEM AND I COULD HAVE HAD A BLOWOUT IN A CONVERTIBLE FROM DEFECTIVE TIRES. THE SERVICE MGR AT THE TIRE STORE COULD NOT BELIEVE THE TIRES HAD ONLY GONE 13000 MILES. I DON'T KNOW IF THE TIRE INFO IS ON THE ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT FOR THE CAR. I TRULY FEEL THOSE TIRES I WAS FORCED TO BUY WERE DEFECTIVE.( DOT NUMBER: 0 TIRE SIZE: 16 )

Aug 25, 2000

+ 5 more complaints for this component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

8 complaints

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

Aug 04, 2006

MY CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT TURN OFF WITH THE KEY. IT RETAINS ITS LAST KNOWN SPEED.*AK

Aug 30, 2001

CAR ACCELERATES SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING AT STOP OR AT 0-5 MPH(THROTTLE GOES WIDE OPEN)IN FORWARD OR REVERSE. MUST SHUT OFF IGNITION SWITCH TO STOP CAR, BRAKES WILL NOT STOP CAR. PROBLEM CORRECTED BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY FIRST TIME. REPLACED PURGE AIR VALVE. FOUR YEARS LATER PROBLEM IS REOCCURING AGAIN. BELIEVE PURGE AIR VALVE HAS FAILED AGAIN. ORIGINAL SERVICING DEALER IS OUT OF BUSINESS. WONDERING IF THIS PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD IN MUSTANG LINE SINCE IT HAS A POTENTIAL TO LOOSE CONTROL OF CAR,DAMAGE PROPERTY OR LOSS OF A LIFE.*AK

Apr 01, 2001

AFTER SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL ON VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO PICK UP MORE SPEED,AND VEHICLE WAS GOING MORE THAN SPED INDICATED. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 26, 1999

DRIVING VEHICLE 60 MPH W/CRUISE CONTROL ON; APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN; CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE; TRIED DIFFERENT THINGS & NOTHING WORKED; PUSHED CLUTCH IN CRUISE CONTROL STILL ON; TURNED VEHICLE OFF & VEHICLE STOPPED.

Jun 17, 1997

+ 3 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

7 complaints

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

Mar 25, 2008

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 SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH HOW THE PAINT WAS APPLIED IN THE FACTORY. I ALSO LEARNED THAT MANY PEOPLE WITH WHITE FORD MUSTANGS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 21, 2005

HOOD WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, HOOD COULD FLY UP UNEXPECTEDLY. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. *AK

Jan 17, 2001

I HAVE HAD THE TOP REPLACED AND IT WAS NEVER ALLIGNED CORRECTLY, SO WHEN IT WENT DOWN IT WOULD GO DOWN AT AN ANGEL

Oct 27, 1999

THE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR FAILED AND SHEARED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE REAR MOUNTING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SIDE. BELIVE FORD HAS KNOW ABOUT POTENTIAL HAZARD SINCE 1994 BUT FAILS TO ISSUE RECALL OR TSB.

Sep 10, 1998

+ 2 more complaints for this component

VISIBILITY

6 complaints

THERE IS A LEAK IN THE HEATER CORE. *SLC

Feb 05, 2001

WIPER DELAY SWITCH FAILURE.

Jul 11, 1998

WINDSHIELD FAILED.

Oct 01, 1997

PROBLEM WITH WINDOWS.

Apr 10, 1997

POWER WINDOWS FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997

+ 1 more complaint for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

5 complaints

ON 06/03/2005, A GOVERNMENT OWNED, 1996 FORD BRONCO, WAS OBSERVED ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN A PARKING GARAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TURNED OFF AND PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY EIGHT HOURS WHEN THE FIRE OCCURRED. THE FIRE WAS OBSERVED AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND BURNED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE IT COULD BE EXTINGUISHED. THE FIRE WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH.

Jun 27, 2005

Fire: 1

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

Jan 15, 2004

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

Sep 24, 2002

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AFTER IT HAS BEEN RESET .

May 10, 1998

ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON.

Feb 25, 1997

PARKING BRAKE

4 complaints

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 AUTOMATIC? *TR

Oct 28, 2007

AFTER RECALL REPAIRS PARKING BRAKE STICKS OUT. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 01, 2001

HAD VEHICLE PARKED ON A GRADE/INCLINE. PUT EMERGENCY BRAKES ON. EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES SLIPPED, AND VEHICLE STARTED MOVING BACKWARDS. DOOR HIT OWNER ON HIP. *AK CONSUMER'S MUSCLES WERE SHEARED AND THE LIGAMENTS TORN DUE TO ACCIDENT. *SLC

Feb 02, 2001

Injuries: 1

WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED, VEHCLE ROLLED DOWN HILL AND CRASHED INTO A NEIGHBOR'S MAILBOX, OWNER RECEIVED RECALL (00V-349), AFTER THE FACT AND WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR INSURANCE COST DEDUCTIBLE. *CJ

Jan 22, 2001

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

4 complaints

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES HOOD OPENED AND FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO HOOD SEPARATION. *TS *NLM

Oct 17, 2002

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HOOD STARTED WOBBLING, AND THEN TOP LAYER OF HOOD WAS LIFTED OFF VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS COMPONENT, BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT AFFECTED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Mar 30, 2001

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY HOOD FLEW OFF AND BUSTED HEADLIGHTS AND THE GRILL ON FRONT OF THE CAR. CONSUMER STATES THAT HOOD HAS TWO PARTS AND THE BOTTOM PART, WHERE IT LATCHES, WAS STILL ON THE CAR, BUT THE TOP FLEW OFF. *AK

May 10, 2000

HOOD LATCH FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 complaints

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

Mar 08, 2005

WHILE DRIVING HEAD LIGHT LAMPS PLASTIC COVER FOGS UP RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.*AK *NLM

Jul 26, 2002

WATER LEAKS INTO TAIL LIGHT.

Sep 02, 1997

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

3 complaints

VERY UNHAPPY WITH CAR AND SERVICE PROVIDED BY FREDERICK MOTOR CO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

Sep 25, 2000

VERY UNHAPPY WITH CAR AND SERVICE PROVIDED BY FREDERICK MOTOR CO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONE DIN SUMMARY. *AK

Sep 25, 2000

CAR OVERHEATED ONCE AND HEAD GASKET BLOWN; ODOMETER RUNS SLOW

Mar 17, 1999

ENGINE

2 complaints

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. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE WATER CROSSOVER FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,242.

May 12, 2016

CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD CAUSED VAR TO OVERHEAT. *TR

Dec 04, 2012

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT

2 complaints

INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED ON 1996 THUNDERBIRD IN 2000. IT IS NOW CRACKED, AND AFTER SPENDING 550.00 TO FIND THAT OUT, THERE IS NOTHING FORD WILL DO EVEN THOUGH IT IS ON CAMPAIGN (97M91). NOW I CAN NOT DRIVE MY CAR.

May 25, 2005

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE, MIXING WITH OIL, AND RESULTED IN ENGINE DAMAGE. DEALER REPLACED MANIFOLD, THERMOSTAT, HOSES, ETC.*AK CONSUMER WASN'T SURE OF ALL THE PARTS THAT WERE REPLACED. MECHANIC STATED THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT MAY SHUT OFF CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. CONSUMER FELT THE MECHANIC SHOULD'VE REPLACED THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WHEN THEY DID THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *PH *JB

Aug 15, 2003

SEATS

2 complaints

THE DRIVER SEAT TRACK IN MY 1996 MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE BROKE AT THE WELDS ON THE LEFT SIDE RESULTING IN THE SEAT LEANING AS I GO AROUND TURNS WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL. THE SEAT TRACK PARTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE SEAT IS A POWER SEAT. THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UPTO FAILURE. AS I WAS GOING AROUND A TURN AT 20 MPH THE BOTH SNAPPED. I WEIGH 215 LBS.*AK

Sep 07, 2004

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH FAILED.

Oct 27, 1997

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE OVERHEATED. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND CAR STARTED SMOKING. DROVE CAR HOME. THEN TOOK IT TO DEALER. DEALER SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON VEHICLE'S MAKE/MODEL, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Mar 31, 2000

STARTED CAR, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN SMOKE CAME OUT OF TAIL PIPE. *AK DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HE NEEDED A LIFTER AND A ROCKER, HOWEVER PARTS FELL OFF WHEN THEY DID A TEST DRIVE, DEALER FOUND A NEW MOTOR WAS NEEDED. *SLC

Aug 20, 1996

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

CAR HAS HAD SERIOUS BRAKING, TRANSMISSION AND COOLING PROBLEMS SINCE THE DATE PURCHASED. HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR THESE REPAIRS MORE THEN 12 TIMES. DEALER & FORD HAVE SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE READ 33 PAGES OF COMMENTS OF 1996 MUSTANG OWNERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME SERIOUS DEFECTS THAT I HAVE. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS UNSAFE VEHICLE! *AK

Jun 04, 1999

NOISY TRANSMISSION; ALSO VEHICLE SVERVES WHEN ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT HIGH SPEED/ SMALL OIL LEAK. *AK

Dec 05, 1996

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS

2 complaints

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS, ONE INCIDENT RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG CAUSING BURNS TO ARM.

Jul 16, 1998

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

DRIVING 30MPH; STARTED APPLYING BRAKES WHEN THEY LOCKED UP; VEHICLE WENT INTO OTHER LANE & HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DAMAGED DRIVER'S FRONT; AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER HIT STEERING WHEEL; LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER & THEY TOOK RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIRS. MANUFACTURER WON'T HONOR WARRANTY. *AK

Jul 17, 1997

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

EQUIPMENT

2 complaints

CD PLAYER INOPERATIVE.

Apr 10, 1997

DOOR AJAR BUZZER DEFECTIVE.

Apr 10, 1997

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

DRIVER AND PASSENGER CUSTOMIZED, AND TUNNIING. RIMS CUSTOMS

Apr 19, 2017

Crash: 1

PARKING BRAKE,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,TIRES

1 complaint

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 TIRE CENTER. I TOLD THE MECHANIC TO CHECK THE BRAKES. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF WAITING, I AM CALLED INTO THE WORK AREA, AND I SEE THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE IS CLEARLY NEEDING TO BE REPLACED, AS IT HAD THE APPEARANCE OF HAVING BEEN SHREDDED. THE SAME MECHANIC THEN TELLS ME THAT BOTH REAR BRAKES MUST BE REPLACED, AS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS FROZEN IN THE ON POSITION. WHILE THE WORK WAS BEING DONE, I MANAGED TO TAKE A FEW PICTURES OF THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, BUT UNFORTUNATELY, NOT OF THE TIRE IN QUESTION. IN ADDITION, WHEN I RECEIVED THE VEHICLE, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT STAY LIT, AND WOULD TURN OFF AND ON AT RANDOM. WHEN I COMPLAINED TO THE BUSINESS ON 1/5/2011 AROUND 3:00 PM, THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK AS I SIGNED A CONTRACT. WHAT I SIGNED WAS A LOAN AGREEMENT. EVEN WHEN I TOLD THEM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECEIVED IN THESE CONDITIONS, THEY STILL DID NOTHING. FINALLY, I TOLD THEM TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AND TO TELL ME WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT THE NEXT DAY, REFERRING TO 1/6/2011. *TR

Jan 07, 2011

POWER TRAIN,TIRES

1 complaint

VIBRATION ON MY 1996 MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE BETWEEN 60-80 MPH TOOK TO DEALER SAID I NEEDED NEW TIRES BEFORE THEY COULD CHECK COULD NOT AFFORD THE TIRES AT THAT TIME GOT NEW TIRES AND BROUGHT TO DEALER AGAIN AND SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT WAS TOLD EARLIER THAT IT WAS COVERED UNDER RECALL TRIED TO ARGUE BUT THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME FOR A RECALL AND I GOT ANGRY AND LEFT!!!! CAN YOU HELP? *TR

Nov 10, 2008

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

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

Mar 25, 2008

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS LEAKING FLUID. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL ON OTHER FORD VEHICLES. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, THE REPAIR WERE MADE FOR A FEE. ALSO EVERY 25000 MILES, THE OIL PAN GASKET NEEDED TO BE CHANGED DUE A SMALL LEAK. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THIRD, THE EXHAUST AND INTAKE MANIFOLDS WERE LEAKING CAUSING A NOXIOUS SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE SAME SERVICE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH MANIFOLDS, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK DRIPPING ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Jun 22, 2006

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF MY CAR. *JB

Jun 04, 2006

PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

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 FAULTY ENGINE GASKET. I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE THE STARTER,THE WATER PUMP(2X), RADIATOR, AND PISTONS BECAUSE OF THAT. I AM VERY MAD AT FORD AND I TOLD THEM SO IN DEARBORN MI. I WILL NOT BUY A FORD IN THE FUTURE AND I TELL EVERYONE THAT ASKS ME ABOUT MY BAD EXPERIENCE W/ THIS CAR AND I TELL THEM TO NOT BUY FORD CARS OR TRUCKS. THANK YOU FOR READING THIS.

May 25, 2004

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

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

Apr 10, 2003

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

AIR BAG LIGHT IS FLASHING A CODE, AND NO ONE CAN TELL CONSUMER WHAT THE CODE MEANS. EVERY NOW AND THEN ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON FOR NO REASON. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO A NUMBER OF MECHANICS, AND NO ONE COULD GIVE HER ANY REASON WHY VEHICLE WAS DOING THIS.*AK

Jun 13, 2002

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD AND TAP THE CAR IN FRONT, AS A RESULT THE DUAL AIR BAG FALSELY DEPLOYED AND BROKE THE WINDOW. NLM

Apr 17, 2002

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

CONSUMER STATED THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD UNEXPECTEDLY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR, WHICH HAS FAILED TO EFFECTIVELY REMEDY THE PROBLEM, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO MECHANIC ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND STILL CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *JG *AK

Feb 05, 2002

STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL REOCCURRING PROBLEMS INCLUDING 2 TRANSMISSION FAILURES. THE TRANSMISSION IS AN AOD AUTOMATIC, AND IT STILL DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY. IF PASSING GEAR IS ENGAGED, THEN CAR'S RPMS SHOOT UP AND IT SHIFTS DOWN TO TOO LOW OF A GEAR. I HAVE REPLACED 2 WATER PUMPS THAT WERE LEAKING. I HAVE REPLACED A SWAY BAR THAT BROKE WHILE DRIVING DOWN A FLAT ROAD. THERE IS A WHINNING SOUND THAT COMES FROM EITHER THE PULLEYS OR THE CRANKSHAFT. IN HOT WEATHER THE CAR WILL ACT LIKE IT IS RUNNING OUT OF GAS WHEN ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. THE BRAKES ARE VERY POOR EVEN WITH NEW PADS AND THE ROTORS RESURFACED, THEY FADE ESPECIALLY WHEN BRAKING MUST BE DONE QUICKLY OR AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THERE ARE ALSO MANY RATTLES THAT COME FROM VARIOUS BADY PANELS AND THE TRUNK WHEN DRIVING.

Jul 24, 2001

SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

WENT TO DEALER 11/99 ABOUT SHUDDER- CHANGED BELTS, ETC. STILL SHAKING- TEAR DOWN 7/00. *AK

Jan 06, 2001

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND LOSS OF CONTROL (ACCIDENT), AS A RESULT THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BROKE. *ET

Jul 15, 2000

Injuries: 1

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

THE PLASTIC INTAKE? CRACKED FORD RECALL REPAIRED IT. 1ST DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED WAYNE MORRIS FORD IN PERRY, GA WOULD NOT HELP AT ALL. 2ND DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED WARNER ROBINS FORD FOUND THE RECALL AND REPAIRED IT A NO CHARGE. ALSO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATING/SHAKING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. I HAVE REPLACED THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WHICH HAS HELPED A LITTLE. BUT CAN NOT GET ANY ANSWERS OR A RESOLUTION FROM ANY MECHANIC TO DATE.

Nov 18, 1999

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & FELT TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. HAD RETURNED TO DEALER WHO REFUSED TO REPAIR IT. LATER HAD CRUISE CONTROL ON & VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. APPLIED BRAKES SHUT IT OFF, BUT DID NOT STOP IT. TURNED VEHICLE OFF & RESTARTED IT. VEHICLE HAS NO AIR BAGS. VEHICLE HAD A 1998 FRONT REPAIR DONE, BUT NO ACCIDENT HAD HAPPENED. *AK

Oct 14, 1999

WHEELS

1 complaint

DRIVING AT APPROX 35 MPH ,UNEXPECTADLY THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SNAPPED IN TWO, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT . *AK

Jul 14, 1999

Crash: 1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

BRAKE LIGHTS: THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THERE HAVE BEEN NO AFTERMARKET MODIFICATIONS TO ANY PART OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WORK ONLY WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS LIGHTLY PRESSED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THIS PROBLEM IS CURRENTLY BEING ADDRESSED BY THE DEALER, BUT SINCE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY, I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. SEAT BELTS: THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOESN'T RETRACT. THE BELT "HANGS LOOSELY" AFTER IT IS THE DRIVER TAKES IT OFF AND REQUIRES "EXCESSIVE" MANUAL ADJUSTMENT FOR A PROPER AND SAFE FIT. MILEAGE ODOMETER: THE MILEAGE ODOMETER DOESN'T WORK. I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN BROKEN, BUT I NOTICED RECENTLY THAT IT STOPS OCCASIONALLY. AFTER REVIEWING MY DRIVING PATERNS I BELIEVE THAT THE ODOMETER MAY BE REPORTING MORE MILEAGE THAN I HAVE ACTUALLY PUT ON THE CAR (BUT I HAVE NO ABSOLUTE WAY TO PROVE THIS).

Nov 23, 1998

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

FRONT BRAKEROTORS/PADS/CALIPERS FAILED. ALSO, REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEARS/CLUSTERS/INTERIOR BODY PANELS.

Sep 11, 1998

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 complaint

BRAKE FAILURE.

Jul 11, 1998

Fire: 1

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 complaint

DRIVING AT APPROX 60 MPH BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR, HAD TO PUMP BRAKES IN ORDER TO TRY TO GAIN CONTROL. STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES/ALL FRONT END VIBRATES AT ABOUT 55 MPH. DEALER REPLACED FRONT ROTATING ARMS ON BOTH SIDES IN 1996, 3 WEEKS LATER DEFECT REOCCURRED. *AK

Jan 23, 1998

STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE

1 complaint

FRONT END VIBRATES/SHAKES. IN ADDITION, BRAKES FAILED, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. IN ADDITION, EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED/STEERING ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL IN EITHER DIRECTION. *AK

Nov 26, 1997

VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

CONVERTABLE TOP AND REAR VIEW MIRROR ON DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED TWO TIMES.

Oct 27, 1997

INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

OIL LIGHT STAYED ON AFTER PARKING ON AN INCLINE, DEALER HAS CLEANED SENSOR BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.

Oct 27, 1997

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