1998 Ford Mustang Cobra Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and fuel system (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling2 40%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “My engine started clanking noises before it even had 100,000 kilometers on it, now the engine is toast at about 105,000 kilometers, I have been told by Ford that I have spun the main bearing and will need a new engine,. This vehicle is babied, regular oil changes with pure synthetic oil, and premium gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10136547, filed 2005-09, 70,000 milesFuel system: “Filler neck to tank gasket ripped and leaking fuel. Causes fuel to pour from the vehicle on left hand turns with full tank of fuel. High probability of an auto fire due to this condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10399778, filed 2011-05, 75,000 milesTires: “On august 07, 2005 I was driving down the interstate 85 in south carolina at 65 MPH. My car suddenly made an abrupt turn to the side of the road at a 45 degree angle. The cause of the accident was that the tire suddenly deflated loosing it's bead with the wheel. The tire was a nitto nt555 p255/35/18. It was mounted on a 9.5 inch genuine Ford wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10140077, filed 2005-10, 101,489 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 70,000 and 90,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra.
Other model years of the Ford Mustang Cobra
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 14 | 42,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 5 | 75,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 6 | 62,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Mustang Cobra model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,000 miles and the middle half falls between 70,000 and 90,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.