Hudson, FL
STEERING
AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE AND COULD CAUSE LOSS IN STEERING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #8012134 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
1996 Ford Mustang steering problems
12 of the 329 complaints about the 1996 Ford Mustang are about the steering — 4% of everything reported for this model year.
12
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Steering
4
33.3%
Steering Wheel/Handle BAR
2
16.7%
Pump
2
16.7%
TIE ROD Assembly
2
16.7%
Hydraulic Power Assist System
1
8.3%
Rack AND Pinion
1
8.3%
Steering across every Ford Mustang year
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
Dallas, TX
STEERING
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL REOCCURRING PROBLEMS INCLUDING 2 TRANSMISSION FAILURES. THE TRANSMISSION IS AN AOD AUTOMATIC, AND IT STILL DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY. IF PASSING GEAR IS ENGAGED, THEN CAR'S RPMS SHOOT UP AND IT SHIFTS DOWN TO TOO LOW OF A GEAR. I HAVE REPLACED 2 WATER PUMPS THAT WERE LEAKING. I HAVE REPLACED A SWAY BAR THAT BROKE WHILE DRIVING DOWN A FLAT ROAD. THERE IS A WHINNING SOUND THAT COMES FROM EITHER THE PULLEYS OR THE CRANKSHAFT. IN HOT WEATHER THE CAR WILL ACT LIKE IT IS RUNNING OUT OF GAS WHEN ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. THE BRAKES ARE VERY POOR EVEN WITH NEW PADS AND THE ROTORS RESURFACED, THEY FADE ESPECIALLY WHEN BRAKING MUST BE DONE QUICKLY OR AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THERE ARE ALSO MANY RATTLES THAT COME FROM VARIOUS BADY PANELS AND THE TRUNK WHEN DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #749104 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Joseph, MI
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
FRACTURED TIE ROD END.
NHTSA complaint #744523 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Davie, FL
1 injured
STEERING
WHILE DRIVING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND LOSS OF CONTROL (ACCIDENT), AS A RESULT THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #784740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Daisy, FL
STEERING
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & FELT TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. HAD RETURNED TO DEALER WHO REFUSED TO REPAIR IT. LATER HAD CRUISE CONTROL ON & VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. APPLIED BRAKES SHUT IT OFF, BUT DID NOT STOP IT. TURNED VEHICLE OFF & RESTARTED IT. VEHICLE HAS NO AIR BAGS. VEHICLE HAD A 1998 FRONT REPAIR DONE, BUT NO ACCIDENT HAD HAPPENED.
NHTSA complaint #850789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pacific PA, CA
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING WHEEL NOT CENTERED PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #604942 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Redlands, CA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #605133 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jacksonvil, AL
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
STEERING FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #527635 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lilbum, GA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
FRONT END VIBRATES/SHAKES. IN ADDITION, BRAKES FAILED, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. IN ADDITION, EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED/STEERING ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL IN EITHER DIRECTION.
NHTSA complaint #526493 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Beltsville, MD
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #514943 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Marcos, CA
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE RIGHT.
NHTSA complaint #603070 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
FRACTURED INNER TIE ROD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHIMMY, SAME PROBLEM WITH THE THE 1995 FORD MUSTANG RECALL # 95S1, 7 CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THE DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE ANY PARTS.
NHTSA complaint #807453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.