Complaints
22
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1985 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:1
#22 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:40,000 mi
#31 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 | — | — | — |
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