1996 Ford Mustang Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Ford Mustang, 4% of the 246 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“On my 1996 Ford Mustang the paint on my front fender, drivers door, trunk lid and roof had started peeling away from the primer brought it to a Ford dealer and he said the same thing there is a problum with the paint and Ford will not do anything about it”
NHTSA complaint #10068843, filed 2004-01, 113,000 miles“Consumer stated the gauges on the instrument panel would unexpectedly fail during normal operation of vehicle, dealership examined vehicle, and replaced the alternator, which has failed to effectively remedy the problem, vehicle has been to mechanic on several occasions and still cannot fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8003556, filed 2002-02“Air bag light is flashing a code, and no one can tell consumer what the code means. Every now and then engine check light goes on for no reason. Consumer has taken vehicle to a number of mechanics, and no one could give her any reason why vehicle was doing this.”
NHTSA complaint #8011817, filed 2002-06“While driving engine overheated. Engine check light came on, and car started smoking. Drove car home. Then took it to dealer. Dealer said there was a recall on vehicle's make/model, but this vehicle was not included.”
NHTSA complaint #859530, filed 2000-03“Started car, check engine light came on, then smoke came out of tail pipe. Dealer told consumer he needed a lifter and a rocker, however parts fell off when they did a test drive, dealer found a new motor was needed.”
NHTSA complaint #801075, filed 1996-08Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 4 | 20% |
| 2024 | 17 | 20% |
| 2023 | 3 | 20% |
| 2022 | 8 | 16% |
| 2021 | 5 | 9% |
| 2020 | 22 | 18% |
| 2019 | 19 | 13% |
| 2018 | 23 | 12% |
| 2017 | 37 | 14% |
| 2016 | 70 | 18% |
| 2015 | 75 | 17% |
| 2014 | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 | 14 | 5% |
| 2012 | 18 | 4% |
| 2011 | 19 | 4% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 | 16 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 23 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 13% |
| 2003 | 10 | 7% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 6% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 19 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Mustang
82 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsTires
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology