Complaints
127
Crashes
21
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#126 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Avg mileage:12,871 mi
Crash-related:2
#215 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:12,682 mi
Crash-related:5
#35 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:81,875 mi
Crash-related:5
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 26 | 2 | — | 12,871 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | 5 | — | 12,682 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 5 | — | 81,875 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | 48,160 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 1 | — | 89,073 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 3 | — | 20,667 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | — | 10,840 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 3 | — | — | 9,400 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 9,205 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 107,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 83,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 10,050 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | 12,750 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | 1 | — | 47,212 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | 1 | — | 45,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 111,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 1 | — | 12,789 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 | — | — | 12,789 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 800 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 23,250 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 1 | — | — | 5,714 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 63,125 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 171,000 mi |
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