CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Ford Mustang has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 236 complaints with NHTSA, including 44 crashes, 12 fires, 31 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (47 reports).
1998 Ford Mustang recalls
Most common 1998 Ford Mustang problems
Problem areas named in the 236 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 47 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 29 |
| Steering | 23 |
| Power Train | 22 |
| Seat Belts | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 |
| Parking Brake | 18 |
| Suspension | 16 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
What owners report
Rear right parking brake does not engage and when trying to come to an emergency stop brake is ineffective
STIRRING-WHEEL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON GETTING HIT HEAD-BUT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DID DEPLOY BUT DUE TO THE DEFECT STIRRING WHEEL AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYING THE DRIVER TO HIT THE WINDSHIELD
PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT. WORK , CANNOT PULL OUT TO USE IT... THE REPAIR SHOP IS HAVING A HARD TIME FINDING. A RETRACTOR. MECHANISM....MY FAMILY CANNOT SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. RIGHT NOW
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, NEITHER FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED
ON MAY 5, 2016, I WAS DRIVING ON HWY 395 (NEVADA). DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH DUE TO RAIN/HAIL. I FELT MY CAR BEGIN TO HYDROPLANE, AND THEN BEGAN TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL ACROSS THE HWY. AT LEAST 5 COMPLETE CIRCLES UNTIL I SLAMMED INTO A CONCRETE WALL WHERE THE CAR CAME TO A STOP. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVERS SEAT BOLTS BROKE UPON IMPACT AS WELL. NO OTHER CARS WERE INVOLVED, BUT I SUFFERED MULTIPLE BRUISES ON MY RT. ARM, AS WELL AS SEVERE WHIPLASH AND INTERNAL BRUISING FROM SEAT BREAKING FREE UPON IMPACT. MY BACK/SPINE ARE IN SERIOUS PAIN DUE TO BEING KNOCKED OUT OF ALIGNMENT WHEN THE SEAT BROKE, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I DID NOT FILE A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY, AS I
1998 Ford Mustang questions
Does the 1998 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1998 Ford Mustang: Parking Brake:Conventional; Vehicle Speed Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System; Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Mustang?
Based on 236 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (47), Fuel System, Gasoline (29), Steering (23).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.