1998 Ford Mustang Convertible Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 90,025miles, 8 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 Convertible (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by seat belts (3) and fuel system (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90,025 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 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 cooling4 36%
- Seat belts3 27%
- Fuel system1 9.1%
- Seats1 9.1%
- Steering1 9.1%
- Suspension1 9.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 9.1%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I was driving home when I smelled coolant. When I got home and checked for leaks I found that the intake manifold was cracked and leaking coolant it to the engine valley. My moms '96 cougar and friends '98 mustang did the same thing. They had to have the manifold replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10074545, filed 2004-05, 62,000 milesSeat belts: “The contact owns a 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible. The contact stated that the rear passenger seat belts malfunctioned and would not secure anyone sitting in the rear of the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and advised that he would need to purchase replacement seat belts for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10382999, filed 2011-02, 115,000 milesFuel system: “We took our 1998 6 cylinder mustang in for an oil change. It has about 90,000 miles on it. We were told that it is leaking fuel and that it is a safety hazard. We now have to spend $1000 to replace the fuel rail, both valve gaskets, valve cover gaskets and fuel injector o rings. Plus a significant amount on labor. We were told that our car/engine will catch fire, if we do not replace these parts. This is my daughter who is in college's car. How can they have such a horrible design and if we replace the parts is this going to be repeated? …”
NHTSA complaint #10272667, filed 2009-06, 90,050 milesSeats: “1. I was driving from san diego to fresno, on I-5. About 70 MPH. I stretched, and leaned back into the seat, when the seat flipped backwards far enough to cause me to loose sight of the road. Fortunately, I was holding the steering wheel tightly enough to raise myself quickly and regain control of the vehicle. 2. A metal bracket that connects the seat to the floor track broke, causing a loss of rigidity of the seat. 3. I will have to replace the part, or get it welded, in order for the vehicle to be safely driven.”
NHTSA complaint #10074598, filed 2004-06, 155,720 milesMileage when problems were reported
25% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 62,000 and 104,920 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 Convertible 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 Convertible.
Other model years of the Ford Mustang Convertible
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 35 | 17,363 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 17 | 52,147 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 20 | 89,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 9 | 100,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 11 | 90,025 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 9 | 81,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 8 | 95,530 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 14 | 94,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 16 | 78,822 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Ford Mustang Convertible model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by seat belts with 3.
Has the 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible 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 Convertible reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90,025 miles and the middle half falls between 62,000 and 104,920 miles; 25% 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.