Complaints
281
Crashes
63
Fires
2
Injuries
26
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#122 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:69,350 mi
Crash-related:18
#218 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
#318 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:134,000 mi
Crash-related:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 22 | 18 | — | 69,350 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 18 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 18 | 6 | — | 134,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 16 | 5 | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 14 | 9 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 10 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 4 | — | 89,500 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 6 | 1 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | — | — | 33,667 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | 4 | — | — | 61,250 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 4 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 4 | 2 | — | 111,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 119,585 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 79,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 2 | — | — |
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