1994 Ford Mustang Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 356 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 Ford Mustang, 3% of the 356 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,500 miles.
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.
“Power door lock on pass. Side inoperative tires in rear of vehicle wear on inner side, have tried numerous times to have alignment done at different maintenance facilities. Transmission has intermittent shift problems (surges) between 3-4 gears when car is warm. At present time it is a constant issue now and it is my only vehicle. Airbag light is on most of the time but sometimes cycles off.”
NHTSA complaint #10069036, filed 2004-01, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while applying the brakes, the vehicle made a strange sound then accelerated. The contact stated that the failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump and head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. Updated 6/27/14 the consumer stated there was a constant humming noise coming from the radio and engine area when turned on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10586580, filed 2014-05, 97,000 miles“Control panel for windows on both doors seem to have lost support and are beginning to fall through the door whenever the buttons are pushed to lower, raise windows and to lock doors. I fear a possible electric malfuction. Have seen same problem on other mustangs of same age.”
NHTSA complaint #761721, filed 2002-05“When the rear defogger was turned on, rear windshield shattered. The black part of the wire that connects onto rear windshield was melted. Dealer has been contacted. Repairs will be made at owner's cost.”
NHTSA complaint #855042, filed 2000-01“Rear glass heat pressure glue failure. Talked to three repair shops with prices from $350.00 to $750.00. One shop said this was a common problem on mustangs. Replaced rear window on one only a year old.”
NHTSA complaint #711345, filed 1999-09Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 6 | 30% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 3% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 14 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 11 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 3% |
| 1995 | 15 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 8 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Mustang
160 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsSeats
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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