1998 Ford Mustang Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 13%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,445miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Ford Mustang, 13% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,445 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.
“The fuel filler neck grommet is leaking. According to Ford, it's a common problem, but...it causes a gasoline leak if I try to fill it over about 3/8 tank, and throws gas out, when I make a left turn. This is a fire/explosion waiting to happen. Ford should have to replace these with grommets that do not break down.”
NHTSA complaint #10633815, filed 2014-09, 274,067 miles“The first time the car just quite on the highway while driving in rush hour traffic while we were on vacation. The second time it lost power and was starting very hard (10 to 15 sec. To start). Both times it was loss of fuel pressure and needed a fuel pump assembly. The fuel pump its self was fine, but a small clear flexible hose that attaches from the fuel pump/basket assembly in the gas tank to the lid that bolts on the top of the gas tank rubs against various parts inside the gas tank and wears a hole in it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10020966, filed 2003-06, 52,000 miles“Intake manifold is cracked in the exact same place on the exact same part that had recalls the two previous years. Recall number 97m91. I called Ford and they said my VIN isn't covered. Obviously, whatever they did to fix the problem didn't work. There are also select VIN's that are covered for the exact same problem in my year car. Why would they only replace certain manifolds? …”
NHTSA complaint #754345, filed 2001-11“Raw fuel smell randomly enters cab of car. This only happens when it is 85 or or hotter. It burns my eyes and gets me very sick. This is very dangerous forme and my family and other people on the road for this can cause an accident. Or my car catch on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #737771, filed 2000-12“While traveling at 70 MPH the vehicle lost power, forcing an emergency exit from the highway. The vehicle was towed to the nearest Ford dearlership and we were advised that a technical service bulletin had been issued advising dealers that there was a problem with a wax ring in the fuel system that was breaking apart and the wax pieces were lodging in the fuel pump casing the car to lose power. No recalls had been issued because we were told the cars were all still under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #537622, filed 1998-06Related recalls
- 97V216000Nov 24, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4.6l engines. Some of these vehicles has missing or inadequate braze joints between the fuel rail body…Covers: Ford Mustang 1998
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 14 | 28% |
| 2021 | 15 | 27% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7% |
| 2018 | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 21 | 6% |
| 2015 | 32 | 7% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 22 | 5% |
| 2011 | 26 | 6% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 30 | 5% |
| 2006 | 44 | 10% |
| 2005 | 100 | 14% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 8% |
| 2001 | 21 | 12% |
| 2000 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 30 | 13% |
| 1997 | 15 | 9% |
| 1996 | 17 | 7% |
| 1995 | 19 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 | 6 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 7 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1985 | 3 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Mustang
40 complaintsBrakes
33 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 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