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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 1996-08

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026113%
2025420%
20241720%
2023320%
2022816%
202159%
20202218%
20191913%
20182312%
20173714%
20167018%
20157517%
2014175%
2013145%
2012184%
2011194%
201073%
200953%
200893%
2007163%
200692%
2005233%
20041513%
2003107%
200265%
200121%
200093%
199931%
199863%
1997116%
1996104%
1995193%
199493%
199311%
199111%
199011%
198933%
198811%
198713%
198416%

Other parts of the 1996 Ford Mustang

Engine cooling
82 complaints
Brakes
41 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
25 complaints
Suspension
22 complaints
Air bags
21 complaints
Fuel system
17 complaints
Seat belts
12 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Tires
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.

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