1998 Ford Mustang Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 14%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,840miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Ford Mustang, 14% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,840 miles. 9 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.
“I was braking at a red light behind a toyota prius. When I had almost completely stopped, my car lurched forward, with my foot still on the brake. I lifted my foot from the brake for an instant, then slammed the brake pedal down, stopping my car just a couple inches from slamming into the car in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #10586767, filed 2014-05, 78,840 miles“The stalling problem is a major safety hazard. The car stalls when the brake pedal is depressed (in neutral gear). The power steering and power brakes also lose power, causing me to do whatever not to crash. I know of other mustangs noticing the same problem. My car was serviced at the dealer for this specific problem, but failed to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #745758, filed 2001-05“I apply brakes, one front brake locks and steering pulls very hard to the left or right, so hard that it will almost pull the steering wheel out of your hand. The steering also locks and I can not steer the automobile. I have to release the brakes to regain control of the steering and release the locked brake.”
NHTSA complaint #703382, filed 1999-02“Consumer stopped vehicle on a slight grade, applied emergency brake, and exited vehicle, a pop sound was heard and vehicle began to roll down the grade until it struck a tree, consumer is requesting payment for damages be made to insurance company. (a recovery management specialist wrote in for client)”
NHTSA complaint #559411, filed 2001-02“Consumer called complaining about having problems with her brakes. Dealer was contacted at the time but nothing was done to the vehicle. Also consumer stated that she was on a collision and the car was a total lost which it means consumer no longer has the vehicle. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023345, filed 2002-11Related recalls
- 00V349000Oct 30, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. If a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first…Covers: Ford Mustang 1994–2001
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 25% |
| 2024 | 7 | 8% |
| 2023 | 4 | 27% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 9% |
| 2020 | 17 | 14% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 4% |
| 2015 | 51 | 12% |
| 2014 | 15 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 | 14 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 13 | 4% |
| 2007 | 24 | 4% |
| 2006 | 20 | 5% |
| 2005 | 36 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 8% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 10 | 8% |
| 2001 | 23 | 13% |
| 2000 | 63 | 20% |
| 1999 | 44 | 21% |
| 1998 | 33 | 14% |
| 1997 | 35 | 20% |
| 1996 | 41 | 17% |
| 1995 | 40 | 7% |
| 1994 | 27 | 8% |
| 1993 | 8 | 8% |
| 1992 | 6 | 9% |
| 1991 | 5 | 6% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Mustang
40 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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