Ruther Glen, VA
SERVICE BRAKES
Rear right parking brake does not engage and when trying to come to an emergency stop brake is ineffective
NHTSA complaint #11418128 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
1998 Ford Mustang brake problems
35 of the 297 complaints about the 1998 Ford Mustang are about the braking system — 12% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 78,840 miles.
35
Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Conventional
10
28.6%
Parking Brake
7
20.0%
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
11.4%
Master Cylinder
2
5.7%
Foundation Components
2
5.7%
Power Assist
2
5.7%
Service Brakes
2
5.7%
Disc
1
2.9%
Rotor
1
2.9%
Caliper
1
2.9%
Brakes across every Ford Mustang year
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
at 78,840 miles
Marietta, GA
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS BRAKING AT A RED LIGHT BEHIND A TOYOTA PRIUS. WHEN I HAD ALMOST COMPLETELY STOPPED, MY CAR LURCHED FORWARD, WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE. I LIFTED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE FOR AN INSTANT, THEN SLAMMED THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN, STOPPING MY CAR JUST A COUPLE INCHES FROM SLAMMING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME.
NHTSA complaint #10586767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bardstown, KY
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVE WAY WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND IN GEAR. IT HIT A HOUSE AND TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *PH RECALL#434000
NHTSA complaint #10064665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Smith, AZ
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HER BRAKES. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AT THE TIME BUT NOTHING WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. ALSO CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE WAS ON A COLLISION AND THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOST WHICH IT MEANS CONSUMER NO LONGER HAS THE VEHICLE. TS
NHTSA complaint #8023345 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Santa ANA, CA
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY DID NT HOLD, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. CONTACTED DEALER. MASTER CYLINDER WAS SHOT.
NHTSA complaint #8012925 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Great Falls, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NOISE FROM FRONT END AT ALL SPEEDS AND BOTH SIDES. GOES AWAY WHEN BRAKS ARE PRESSED OR WHEN WHEEL IS TURNED SHARP. HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS.
NHTSA complaint #751953 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eastland, TX
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
CONSUMER HAS TWO FORD MUSTANGS, 1998 AFFECTED BY RECALL 00V349000. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ARE: [XXX] AND [XXX]. LOCAL DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO ORDER THE PARTS FROM MANUFACTURER TO CORRECT THE DEFECT UNTIL DECEMBER OF 2001. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #894933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eastland, TX
PARKING BRAKE
CONSUMER HAS TWO FORD MUSTANGS, 1998 AFFECTED BY RECALL 00V349000. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ARE: [XXX] AND [XXX]. LOCAL DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO ORDER THE PARTS FROM MANUFACTURER TO CORRECT THE DEFECT UNTIL DECEMBER OF 2001. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #894933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Duluth, GA
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-349 CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE
NHTSA complaint #560981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Luis Obispo, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
THE STALLING PROBLEM IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. THE CAR STALLS WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED (IN NEUTRAL GEAR). THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ALSO LOSE POWER, CAUSING ME TO DO WHATEVER NOT TO CRASH. I KNOW OF OTHER MUSTANGS NOTICING THE SAME PROBLEM. MY CAR WAS SERVICED AT THE DEALER FOR THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM, BUT FAILED TO FIX IT.
NHTSA complaint #745758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Minden, TX
Crash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
00 V 3490 000/PARKING BRAKE PAWL: WHILE MAKING A STOP WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, VEHICLE COMMENCED TO ROLL DOWN HILL AND HIT ANOTHER PARKED CAR. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND WERE UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #888418 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lisle, IL
PARKING BRAKE
RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (00S37) NOTIFICATION RESULTING IN COLLISION, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED WHEN IT FAILED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO THE LAWN, KNOCKING DOWN A PINE TREE. (INSURANCE COMPANY WRITING IN) *MJS
NHTSA complaint #559480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lisle, IL
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH IT'S PARKING BRAKE ENGAGE WHEN IT SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ROLL, THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO NEIGHBORS YARD KNOCKING DOWN A PINE TREE, THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF RECALL OOV-349 FOR THE PARKING BRAKE AND REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT (KAREN CANTER CLAIMS DEPT). NLM
NHTSA complaint #560237 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Crittenden, KY
PARKING BRAKE
WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A DECLINING SLOPE, THE EMERGENCY BREAK SLIPPED AND VEHICLE STARTING ROLLING, VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, DEALER FOUND NO PROLBEM, HOWEVER, 9 MONTHS LATER OWNER RECEIVED RECALL (00V-349), PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. CJ
NHTSA complaint #559584 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stone Mountain, GA
PARKING BRAKE
CONSUMER STOPPED VEHICLE ON A SLIGHT GRADE, APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND EXITED VEHICLE, A POP SOUND WAS HEARD AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL DOWN THE GRADE UNTIL IT STRUCK A TREE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING PAYMENT FOR DAMAGES BE MADE TO INSURANCE COMPANY. (A RECOVERY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST WROTE IN FOR CLIENT) *SLC
NHTSA complaint #559411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alpharetta, GA
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V349, HOWEVER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, CONSUMER HAD APPLIED THE BRAKE WHILE VACATING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE RELEASED ITSELF CAUSING IT TO ROLL AND HIT A WALL ON A CURB. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #559236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Goodlettsville, TN
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
THE VEHICLES PARK BRAKE CONTROL ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-349 CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN A HILL AND HIT A STONE WALL DAMAGING THE REAR END, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
NHTSA complaint #559030 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Francisco, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF REAR BRAKE SHOES DUE TO DEFECTIVE CALIPER. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HEAD GASKET FAILURE DUE TO WATER PUMP BREAKING OFF BRACKET, AND CAUSING A SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING WOULD BE DONE DUE TO EXPIRED WARRANTY, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK CONSUMER HAD WATER PUMP CASING AND BILLS ON REQUEST.
NHTSA complaint #876481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Abdereen, MD
Crash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS UP, AND BRAKE DIDN'T HOLD AT ALL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL AND HIT A TREE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THEY WERE WAITING FOR THE PART TO COME IN.
NHTSA complaint #875022 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FL
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN DRIVING 30 MPH AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. MANY MECHANICS STATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE WEIGHT SHIFTS FROM THE BACK TO THE FRONT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, CAUSING THE ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM TO BECOME CONFUSED AND LOCK UP THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONSUMER WOULD THEN HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES QUICKLY TO DISENGAGE THE LOCKED STEERING WHEEL, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN LABELED AS A LEMON BY THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD AND FORD CREDIT SERVICE CENTER AND REPRESENTATIVES. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #869362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Holland, PA
PARKING BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL. YH
NHTSA complaint #550810 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Battlecreek, MI
Crash
PARKING BRAKE
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS OUT OF CONSUMER DRIVEWAY AND HIT A TREE. NLM
NHTSA complaint #550804 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roseburg, OR
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO CATCH WHEN LEVER IS PULLED UP. WOULD SOMETIMES HEAR A CLICK & THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL BACKWARDS. EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER HAD RELEASED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 3 TIMES, & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM EACH TIME. EMERGENCY BRAKE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT.
NHTSA complaint #856966 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albuquerque, NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKING, AND SHIFTING (AUTOMATIC). NEED INFORMATION ON MAKING FORD PAY FOR THE LEMON!
NHTSA complaint #716001 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clinton, IA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ROTORS WARPED CAUSING VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AT 50-60 MPH. MJS
NHTSA complaint #548178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Verona, PA
Crash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED, VEHCILE ROLLED BACKWARDS, HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #837843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Buena Park, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND THE FLUID BRAKE HYDRO BOOST UNIT.
NHTSA complaint #607704 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Buena Park, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND THE FLUID BRAKE HYDRO BOOST UNIT.
NHTSA complaint #607704 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fremont, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 20-25 MPH AND SUDDENLY VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. ENGINE JUST SHUT DOWN, LEAVING CONSUMER WITH NO CONTROL OF THE STEERING/ ABS SYSTEM. WENT TO STOP BY APPLYING THE BRAKES AND CRASHED OVER SOME BUMPS IN THE STREET. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #837268 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lexington Park, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
1. CONVERTIBLE ROOF WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT WHEN CAR WAS RECEIVED, .25# GAPS BETWEEN SEALS OF FRONT SECTION OF FOLDING ROOF. 2. HARSH NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN BRAKING AND TURNING, DIAGNOSED TO BE "WATER DRIPPING ON EXHAUST PIPE" BY DEALER(?!!) A/C ALSO NOT STRONG-POSSIBLY REPLACED (NEVER FULLY TOLD) BRAKE SHOES/PADS ALSO WORKED ON. 3. WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, GOING UPHILL, CAR BEGAN SLOWING DOWN, PULLED ONTO SHOULDER AS CAR STOPPED. DIAGNOSED AS FUEL PUMP FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #705323 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.