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1998 Ford Mustang Seats Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
4%of 236 total for the year
Median mileage
124,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Ford Mustang, 4% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 miles. 4 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 may 5, 2016, I was driving on hwy 395 (nevada). Driving at approximately 40 MPH due to rain/hail. I felt my car begin to hydroplane, and then began to spin out of control across the hwy. At least 5 complete circles until I slammed into a concrete wall where the car came to a stop. My airbags did not deploy. The drivers seat bolts broke upon impact as well. No other cars were involved, but I suffered multiple bruises on my rt. Arm, as well as severe whiplash and internal bruising from seat breaking free upon impact. …”

NHTSA complaint #10864389, filed 2016-05, 124,000 miles

“I was struck from the rear on the left corner while in the center lane of I-435 right before an exit.. Diferential speed of approx.25 MPH. The seat slid back on the tracks and the seat back failed leaving me looking at the ceiling. My feet no longer reached the pedals and my hands barely reached the steering wheel. The car went across 2 lanes of trafic into a ditch and partially up an embankment. Had the seat not failed I would have been able to control the car and stayed on the road. The damage estimate showed $3000 of the total $5000 to be in the front end ! …”

NHTSA complaint #751976, filed 2001-09

“While stopped a traffic light another vehicle hit the rear of the consumer car at 30-40 MPH, the drivers seat back broke and the seat belt released from the buckle causing the driver to slip under the steering wheel, the driver sustained severe strain to the neck and bruised right ankle and leg, the passenger also received a strained neck. Nlm”

NHTSA complaint #560547, filed 2001-03

“Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a noise like a poppy sound. Bolt that attached seat broke, and the seat popped up, cause driver to lose control. But she was able to apply brakes. Took vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic told her that she would have to pay for it herself.”

NHTSA complaint #873219, filed 2000-10

“Vehicle was rear ended and collided with another vehicle. Upon impact, driver's seatback collapsed, and restraints released. Also, airbags did not deploy, resuling in minor injuries. Ford will be notified.”

NHTSA complaint #882092, filed 2001-03

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202022%
201911%
201811%
201773%
2016103%
2015102%
201421%
201251%
201182%
201010%
200911%
200810%
200751%
200641%
200541%
200422%
200321%
200211%
200195%
2000124%
199994%
199894%
199742%
199610%
1995173%
1994257%
199344%
199211%
199145%
199045%
198987%
198822%

Other parts of the 1998 Ford Mustang

Engine cooling
40 complaints
Brakes
33 complaints
Fuel system
30 complaints
Steering
22 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints
Seat belts
18 complaints
Vehicle speed control
18 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Body 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.

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