1995 Ford Mustang Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 3%of 602 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the body and structure of the 1995 Ford Mustang, 3% of the 602 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 at 35 MPH and without any warning the hood popped up and hit the windshield. It cracked, and damaged the hood. Dealer advised consumer to call the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10057664, filed 2004-02, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH an 18 wheel truck passed in the opposite direction and the hood of the vehicle came off. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign recall number 97v180000, structure, body, hood was repaired in 1998 and they would not be able to repair it again. The failure and current mileages were 114,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10335658, filed 2010-06, 114,000 miles“My son was driving on 410 highway when the hood of his 1995 Mustang separated and flew off onto the highway, I thank god he was not hurt nor anyone else. We learned about the hood separation when a friend told us about the recall and we called jennings anderson Ford, they said to bring it and they would replace the hood. My husband recently passed away and we were on our way out of town when the dealer said they would not fix the hood recall because the car had been repaired in an auto accident, the accident did not affect the hood what so ever, please help, thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10058545, filed 2004-02“Front end suspension shimmies when driving. Would have lots of play in steering wheel. The temperature guage would run high. The cd player would come on or stop. Would make grinding noise. The door locks on the driver side will not work properly due to power locks not working. The electrical system is not working properly.”
NHTSA complaint #850353, filed 1999-10“Driver's seat belt is fraying very badly whenever its in use. It would seem to catch onto something when being pulled out to use, and retrack back afterwards. Been to dealer and repaired under warranty 3 years ago. Currently, problem has reappeared. Snice not under warranty, no free repair. Doors do not close properly due to window hitting roof. Roof was repaired under warranty also. This caused window to be out of alignment.”
NHTSA complaint #878981, filed 2001-01Related recalls
- 97V180000Oct 20, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans. Tearing of the bond between the inner and outer hood panels during minor front end collisions can…Covers: Ford Mustang 1994–1996, Windstar 1995–1996
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 | 5 | 10% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 6% |
| 2018 | 15 | 8% |
| 2017 | 41 | 15% |
| 2016 | 28 | 7% |
| 2015 | 45 | 10% |
| 2014 | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 23 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 17 | 7% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 15 | 4% |
| 2007 | 51 | 8% |
| 2006 | 30 | 7% |
| 2005 | 56 | 8% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 10 | 8% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 18 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 19 | 3% |
| 1994 | 14 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 8 | 7% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford Mustang
339 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
57 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
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 28, 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