1995 Ford Mustang Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 5%of 602 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 174,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Ford Mustang, 5% of the 602 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 174,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“While driving my car at a speed of 35 MPH or faster, my right front starts to pull to the right, it has caused me to have a crash, never received the recall letter. I was not contacted by any dealer for the other recalls, # 95v138000 and #95e006002. How do I go about getting my car checked out without being charged. Please send me information. Thank you,”
NHTSA complaint #749803, filed 2001-08“Right after I bought the car it started shaking and shimming while driving when you got up to 55 miles per hour and when you start to brake can't hardly hold it in the road. Ford replaced rotors but it still continued several times I've complained several times but they said it was nothing except rotors again. I've had the car since it had 18 miles on it and it still continues. Please help me resolve the problem.. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #755908, filed 2001-12“The contact owns a 1995 Ford Mustang. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the contact noticed smoke coming from the glove compartment area. He investigated under the hood and did not see any smoke in the engine compartment. When he started the ignition, he heard a very loud boom sound, and noticed that the passenger side air bag deployed. The passenger compartment became filled with gas and chemicals from the air bag. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure and current mileages were less than 174,000. Updated 0424/09. …”
NHTSA complaint #10262064, filed 2009-03, 174,000 miles“While driving/turning vehicle was making noise that was coming from front of vehicle. A mechanic informed consumer that outer tie rods needed to be replaced. Consumer contacted dealership and was informed that this vehicle was not part of recall 95v134000 due to VIN. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #888165, filed 2001-05“Vehicle would shake at 20mph. Would increase shaking when speed was increased. Would over compensate with steering either left or right. Have wear & tear on rack & pinion due to the vibrations. Had the rack & pinon changed twice. Alignment failed 30 days after rack & pinon. The wheel balance went out. Tires were excessively on edges.”
NHTSA complaint #871857, filed 2000-09Related recalls
- 95V134000Jul 17, 1995The affected vehicles were built with outer tie rod ends with incorrect taper ball studs. The incorrect tapered ball studs can fracture within 50,000 miles.Covers: Ford Mustang 1995
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 33% |
| 2022 | 8 | 16% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 3% |
| 2015 | 18 | 4% |
| 2014 | 22 | 6% |
| 2013 | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 25 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 5% |
| 1998 | 22 | 9% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 30 | 5% |
| 1994 | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 3 | 17% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford Mustang
339 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
57 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsEquipment
18 complaintsSeats
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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