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Body and structurePart report

1990 Ford Mustang Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
5%of 85 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Ford Mustang, 5% of the 85 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.

“After parking in the garage I turned off the ignition, the key burned my hand it was so hot! Then multiple electrical problems appeared. The turn signals no longer functioned, the car would stall at low speeds, the air conditioner would not come on, convertible top would not function. The ignition recall had already been preformed on my car prior to these problems. The Ford dealership found the switch burned, and the wiring assembly melted.”

NHTSA complaint #751751, filed 2001-09

“The hood broke windshield, glass sun roof,cowl and roof generic hood tky97 12a the hood was purchased new from astro sales,three weeks after the generic was installed it failed and flew up.”

NHTSA complaint #723756, filed 2000-06

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202467%
2022510%
202112%
202065%
201996%
2018158%
20174115%
2016287%
20154510%
2014175%
201383%
2012235%
2011102%
2010177%
200963%
2008154%
2007518%
2006307%
2005568%
200443%
200343%
2002108%
200163%
2000186%
199994%
199883%
199753%
1996104%
1995193%
1994144%
199366%
199234%
199123%
199045%
198987%
198833%
198713%
198613%

Other parts of the 1990 Ford Mustang

Electrical system
35 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Ford Mustang

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology