1999 Ford Mustang Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Ford Mustang, 4% of the 213 complaints for this model year. 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.
“We were traveling northbound on i95 near the vicinity of edgewater, fl to st augustine, fl, when an 18-wheeler trucks tire debris hit underneath my vehicle. After the impact, I immediately opened the driver and passenger side of our car and a heavy burning smell invaded the interior of my vehicle. I stopped the car and my daughter and I checked around our vehicle and my fully-filled gasoline tank was leaking. I called 911 and left the perimeter of the vehicle for safety until the police and the fire dept arrived. …”
NHTSA complaint #739543, filed 2001-01“Ford admits there is a problem but can't fix it, says its a characteristic. Didn't want to buy a characteristic. Notified settlement board and they say it is a liabilities/legal issue. Car is a safety hazard. No safety defec tlisted within summary.”
NHTSA complaint #721078, filed 2000-04“When attempting to fill gas tank tank will not hold a full level of fuel. Consumer was provided with TSB instructions on refilling, consumer note when following the instructions gas leaked at the nasal. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #869361, filed 2000-09“Vehicle experiencing problem with fuel injectors failure; replacemnet made twice within six month and emission contact senor burnt out. Dealer/mfr's notified. Please provide any further details:”
NHTSA complaint #868808, filed 2000-08“Vehicle was rattling/shaking. Taken to dealer who replaced fuel injection system. Also, fuel sensor switch and ignition switch had to be replaced in december, 2000.”
NHTSA complaint #886980, filed 2001-04Fuel 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 1999 Ford Mustang
44 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsTires
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
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