1998 Ford Mustang Suspension Problems

“My vehicle has loss of steering control. Found recall for this issue on line, however, my VIN number does not correspond. I called NHTSA and they suggested I file a complaint. My vehicle has no external leaks or worn or torn suspension parts, it must have internal damage to steering gear. Ford does not show a recall. I will be repairing my vehicle in the meantime, ones vehicle is very necessary to get by our day to day business, however, I need this issue resolved.”

“The contact owns a 1998 Ford Mustang. Immediately after the vehicle was purchased, it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the ignition wires and engine needed to be replaced. The mechanic also diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be properly aligned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.”

“My husband and I test drove this car with the top down, and drove it home with top down. The next day when we drove it with the top up we could hear a whooshing sound from the back of the car. It would get worse at higher speeds. We contacted the dealership and they said they would look at it for no charge since we had just purchased the car even though it came with no warranty. (our mechanic had checked it out and said it was the rear end going out) the dealership looked at the car and said the entire rear end needed replacement!! The axles, bearings, etc. Were ruined. …”

“Rear sway bar is hollow and the ends are pressed, that's where it snapped. Suppossedly this is a common problem so I wanted to report it in hopes that Ford will someday recall it. They already have produced a new piece that isn't hollow and supposedly much stronger, so they must know there is a problem.”

“When vehicle is turned on, it would make strange harmonic resonance noise, causing vehicle to vibrate & shake. Only happens when vehicle is running. Noise would build up. Problem cannot be duplicated. Vehicle could be idling & noise would also appear. Mechanic cannot solve problem. Also has a bad drive train & rear end.”