CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Ford Mustang has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 246 complaints with NHTSA, including 17 crashes, 6 fires, 15 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (93 reports).
1996 Ford Mustang recalls
Most common 1996 Ford Mustang problems
Problem areas named in the 246 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 93 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 38 |
| Power Train | 28 |
| Suspension | 23 |
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 |
| Seat Belts | 13 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
What owners report
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.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER CUSTOMIZED, AND TUNNIING. RIMS CUSTOMS
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.
PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS STUCK AND WILL NOT RETRACT. *TR
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 MANAG
1996 Ford Mustang questions
Does the 1996 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1996 Ford Mustang: Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module; Parking Brake:Conventional; Structure:Body:Hood. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Mustang?
Based on 246 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (93), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (38), Power Train (28).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Ford Mustang has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.