Complaints
297
Crashes
52
Fires
12
Injuries
41
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#215 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:78,840 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#310 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Avg mileage:100,204 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 17 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 15 | 4 | 1 | 78,840 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 10 | — | — | 100,204 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 10 | 4 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 8 | — | — | 72,445 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 4 | — | 105,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 7 | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 7 | 1 | — | 82,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| SEATS | 5 | 2 | — | 124,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 5 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 4 | 2 | — | 102,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 2 | — | 112,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 | 1 | — | 71,951 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | 1 | 118,695 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — |
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