1991 Ford Mustang Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 12%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Ford Mustang, 12% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have 1991 Ford Mustang with a NHTSA recall number 91v048000. Ford is telling me that thiere is no such recall in there data base and they will not fix it. This is a big safty issue for me considering my wife and kids ride in this car. I need to know if this is a valid recall and if Ford is not responsible to repair it, then who?”
NHTSA complaint #10032662, filed 2003-08, 133,000 miles“The transmission has gone out three times in this car. The first time it had 20000 miles on it and under warranty and the dealer sent it to a local transmission shop who rebuilt it. One year later it went out again. The dealer would not cover Ford would not cover. I got stuck replacing the transmission out of pocket. Now the transmission went again.”
NHTSA complaint #10153329, filed 2006-03, 80,000 miles“The speedometer bounces around not staying a speed driven. The cable and the speedometer head needed to be replaced. This failure has occured before and was repaired under warranty. Please provide more information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8021998, filed 2002-10“Vehicle would not go into 4th gear because a plastic fitting broke which feeds oil to the transmission. Dealer says vehicle needs rebuilt transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #849595, filed 1999-09“While driving the vehicle, going about (5) or (10) MPH, the rear axle broke on the driver's side. Waiting for insurance company to inspect the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #809419, filed 1997-02Related recalls
- 91V048000Mar 18, 1991The park rod assembly contains a park cam with inadequate surface hardness, which could lead to park disengagement or no park engagement when the lever is…Covers: Ford Mustang 1991, Mercury Grand Marquis 1991, Ford Crown Victoria 1991 +2 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 3 | 15% |
| 2024 | 10 | 12% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 9 | 16% |
| 2020 | 26 | 21% |
| 2019 | 28 | 18% |
| 2018 | 46 | 23% |
| 2017 | 22 | 8% |
| 2016 | 29 | 8% |
| 2015 | 42 | 10% |
| 2014 | 30 | 8% |
| 2013 | 48 | 18% |
| 2012 | 177 | 38% |
| 2011 | 200 | 43% |
| 2010 | 13 | 5% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 30 | 9% |
| 2007 | 35 | 6% |
| 2006 | 32 | 8% |
| 2005 | 25 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 8% |
| 2003 | 15 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 16 | 9% |
| 2000 | 40 | 13% |
| 1999 | 25 | 12% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 29 | 16% |
| 1996 | 25 | 10% |
| 1995 | 57 | 9% |
| 1994 | 50 | 14% |
| 1993 | 5 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 9% |
| 1991 | 9 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Mustang
31 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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