1998 Ford Mustang GT Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 83%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,995miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Ford Mustang GT, 83% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,995 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Cracked composite intake manifold coolant crossover resulting in coolant leak. Manifold being replaced with new aluminum manifold. I subsequently became aware of settlement in chamberlan v. Ford. I never received notification of settlement and my vehicle was past the 7 year limit at the time of the settlement. I feel that Ford should extend coverage.”
NHTSA complaint #10173031, filed 2006-11, 61,250 miles“Ford recall plastic intake manifolds.I have purchased a 1998 mustang from a non Ford dealer there is a definite leaking intake on this motor,I have contacted a Ford dealer in my area they said the recall time has expired.the place of purchase and my self new of no recall untill I started looking on the internet,and started to keep adding antifreeze to the system,you can see the leaking intake,”
NHTSA complaint #10170853, filed 2006-10, 82,000 miles“My 1998 Ford Mustang Gt with a 4.6 liter engine suffered a cracked intake manifold which was replaced costing approximately $600,00, has cracked once again. I have contacted numerous Ford dealerships about the problem, to which they replied it is not their problem. I feel that something that has been recalled on other similar vehicles should also be recalled and replaced with a working part on mine.”
NHTSA complaint #10093272, filed 2004-09, 109,430 miles“Spark plug shot out of my mustang engine the dealer said they fixed the problem but it happened again. I paid for the repairs twice and then again for a 3rd time. It shot out on the road and could have caused an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10204429, filed 2007-09, 20 miles“While driving on the interstate at 65mph, the intake manifold cracked, spraying coolant and steam from the hot engine out the back of the hood. This covered the windshield, causing me to lose all visibility. This is very dangerous, had there been something in front of me, I would have caused an accident. I see that there are numerous recalls for the same part/engine on other years and vehicles. The dealer also replaces it, with an updated version to avoid failure, at a cost of $900.00. If it is recalled on one car, why not the rest. …”
NHTSA complaint #10353815, filed 2010-09, 138,000 milesEngine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 21% |
| 2003 | 11 | 22% |
| 2002 | 16 | 33% |
| 2001 | 13 | 22% |
| 2000 | 21 | 33% |
| 1999 | 21 | 58% |
| 1998 | 44 | 83% |
| 1997 | 16 | 70% |
| 1996 | 24 | 75% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Mustang GT
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Mustang GT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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