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SuspensionPart report

1989 Ford Mustang Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 109 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1989 Ford Mustang, 1% of the 109 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When vehicle exceeds 55-60 MPH, the vehicle rear end sways right to left continuously. Mechanic told him he does not have a sway bar. Also, had to replace shock absorbers 3 times.”

NHTSA complaint #809778, filed 1997-03

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202422%
202224%
202135%
202022%
201911%
201811%
201731%
201682%
201592%
201462%
201362%
2012163%
201141%
201052%
200963%
200821%
2007254%
200692%
2005203%
200476%
200396%
200254%
200163%
2000103%
199994%
1998167%
1997148%
1996229%
1995346%
1994175%
199311%
199123%
199011%
198911%
198811%
198516%

Other parts of the 1989 Ford Mustang

Electrical system
46 complaints
Seat belts
20 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Seats
8 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Tires
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Mustang

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.

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