1992 Ford Mustang Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 42%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,440miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Ford Mustang, 42% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,440 miles. 18 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ignition switch became very hot while driving and intermittently shorted out. Consumer had to jiggle ignition to make it function when starting vehicle. Also, consumer intermittently saw smoke emitting from steering column when starting car. Related recall 96v071000, however vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10014674, filed 2003-03, 85,000 miles“The contact owns a 1992 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that he experienced difficulty in turning the key in the ignition on multiple occasions. There was an abnormal clicking noise that was heard when attempting to start the vehicle in addition to the vehicle stalling sporadically. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that a connector wire and a fuse link needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure was not remedied. …”
NHTSA complaint #10577219, filed 2014-04, 108,726 miles“The contact stated while the vehicle was at an independent repair shop for a short circuit with the ignition switch, the contact was informed of an existing recall for this defect. There was a NHTSA recall #96v071000, regarding the electrical system:ignition. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10164547, filed 2006-08, 108,155 miles“Vehicle experienced an electrical fire. Fire started approximately 10 minutes after vehicle was parked. Driver smelled something burning coming through the vents. Battery and alternator, that were just recently installed, were lost in the fire. Vehicle was totaled. Consumer obtained a fire department report.”
NHTSA complaint #10046424, filed 2003-11“After vehicle had been turned off a fire started after driver exited vehicle which consumed the engine and passenger compartments. No determination has been made to the cause of the fir,e and consumer was informed that vehicle was not included in recall 96v071000 due to VIN. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #891196, filed 2001-06Related recalls
- 96V071000Apr 25, 1996The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.Covers: Ford Mustang 1988–1993, Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mercury Cougar 1988–1993 +12 more
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 25% |
| 2025 | 5 | 26% |
| 2024 | 40 | 48% |
| 2023 | 5 | 33% |
| 2022 | 7 | 14% |
| 2021 | 6 | 11% |
| 2020 | 26 | 21% |
| 2019 | 32 | 21% |
| 2018 | 31 | 16% |
| 2017 | 34 | 13% |
| 2016 | 73 | 19% |
| 2015 | 68 | 15% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 18 | 7% |
| 2012 | 21 | 4% |
| 2011 | 24 | 5% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 15 | 4% |
| 2007 | 33 | 5% |
| 2006 | 31 | 7% |
| 2005 | 225 | 32% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 10 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 8% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 17 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 37 | 6% |
| 1994 | 22 | 6% |
| 1993 | 31 | 31% |
| 1992 | 29 | 42% |
| 1991 | 31 | 40% |
| 1990 | 35 | 41% |
| 1989 | 46 | 42% |
| 1988 | 56 | 52% |
| 1987 | 17 | 45% |
| 1986 | 11 | 37% |
| 1985 | 3 | 19% |
| 1984 | 9 | 50% |
| 1983 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Mustang
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford Mustang
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology