1990 Ford Mustang Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%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 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1990 Ford Mustang, 9% of the 85 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While my car was in for investigation (see oid#75644 for throttle assembly failure) the dealer replaced ignition switch module from recall that had never been done by previous owner. Subsequently, while driving the battery light came on and car lost power. Smoke rose from under the hood. I rolled into a parking lot and opened the hood where I found the wiring harness to the alternator in flames. I unplugged it and put out the fire. The fire flared up 2 more times before dying out.”
NHTSA complaint #756912, filed 2002-01“While driving on interstate south of washington dc the vehicle suddenly went into uncontrolled acceleration to speeds in excess of 80+ MPH. While maneuvering around cars I stood full weight (200lbs) on the brake pedal with minimal change, the vehicle still accelerated approaching 90. The pedal was not stuck, nor was the cruise control on. I had to turn the car off eliminating the power steering and power brakes while in traffic driving over 80 MPH. Other drivers were forced to take evasive actions. Luckily, no contact between vehicles occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #756444, filed 2002-01“While driving gas pedal stuck to the floor, resulting in vehicle accelerating at a high rate of speed. Consumer had to kick pedal and turn off ignition to stop vehicle. Cause unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #825370, filed 1998-07“Alternator failed five times, once resulting in a fire. In addition, under dash electrical wires shorted out, resulting in a fire. Also replaced fuel pump/ 2 cooling fans and throttle.”
NHTSA complaint #518809, filed 1997-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 25% |
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 | 19 | 7% |
| 2012 | 35 | 7% |
| 2011 | 39 | 8% |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 | 22 | 12% |
| 2008 | 19 | 5% |
| 2007 | 43 | 7% |
| 2006 | 35 | 8% |
| 2005 | 54 | 8% |
| 2004 | 33 | 28% |
| 2003 | 16 | 11% |
| 2002 | 15 | 13% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 19 | 6% |
| 1999 | 25 | 12% |
| 1998 | 18 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 8 | 9% |
| 1989 | 9 | 8% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford Mustang
35 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsLatches, 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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