12 of the
329 complaints about the 1996 Ford Mustang are about the
electrical system — 4% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
145,000 miles.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 1996 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while attempting to resell the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 109,000 and at the time of listing the vehicle for sale, it was discovered that the mileage was 145,000.
NHTSA complaint #11656141 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Rivers, KY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF EVEN AFTER SERVICE.
NHTSA complaint #10222226 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wichita Falls, TXFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION.
NHTSA complaint #10109118 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salinas, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
CONSUMER STATED THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD UNEXPECTEDLY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE, DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR, WHICH HAS FAILED TO EFFECTIVELY REMEDY THE PROBLEM, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO MECHANIC ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND STILL CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *JG
NHTSA complaint #8003556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oklahoma City, OK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (I/C) HOOD INSUFFICIENT TO PREVENT LOWER I/C LIGHTS FROM REFLECTING IN WINDSHIELD WITH TALL DRIVERS. CREATES VERY DISTRACTING REFLECTIONS IN DRIVERS FIELD OF VIEW.
NHTSA complaint #719080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Long Beach, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
IGNITION COMPUTER REQUIRED RESETTING. YH
NHTSA complaint #606691 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Redlands, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
STARTER FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #605133 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Redlands, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #605133 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mobile, AL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
FRONT BRAKEROTORS/PADS/CALIPERS FAILED. ALSO, REPLACED TRANSMISSION GEARS/CLUSTERS/INTERIOR BODY PANELS.
NHTSA complaint #540763 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Beltsville, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #514943 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Santa ANA, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
#8 PLUG WIRE FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #602578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Coatesville, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE CAR SHUTS OFF WHEN IDLING DURING TRAFFIC.
NHTSA complaint #985226 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.