Complaints
80
Crashes
15
Fires
24
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Avg mileage:96,578 mi
Fires:5
#26 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:6
#36 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Avg mileage:134,000 mi
Fires:3
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 9 | — | 5 | 96,578 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 | 6 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 6 | — | 3 | 134,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 156,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 29,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 99,920 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 108,726 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | 1 | 171,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | 1 | 125,000 mi |
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