1999 Ford Mustang Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 12%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Ford Mustang, 12% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had a hard time shifting so I brought it in for a check and an independent service found this wrong: input shaft retainer...I also need my clutch replaced because of the damage caused by this. My car only had around 25,000 miles on it at the time. The service person told me that this part was installed wrong and human error caused the problem. My bill was $751.12 and I contacted Ford about this and they told me basically tough luck. There is no way a transmission should go bad at 25,000 miles. Can you look into this for me? …”
NHTSA complaint #10067866, filed 2004-04, 25,000 miles“I had a new ring and pinion gear installed. Upon disassembly of the differential it was discovered that the carrier bearings were worn out, and had experienced excessive overheating. I am lucky it was discovered before it froze up.”
NHTSA complaint #722308, filed 2000-05“Pre-accident conditions: daylight, raining, car stopped at red light. A few minutes prior to arriving at the red light the driver's power seat moved all the way forward completly on its own accord after stopping at the red light I re-adjusted the driver's seat and when the light turned green I proceeded making a right turn in my normal old lady fashion. About 3/4 through the 90 degree turn the rear wheels lost traction and began to slide to the left. I immediately hit the brake and turned the wheel to the left. …”
NHTSA complaint #738545, filed 2000-12“Car stalls out while in motion. Has happened turning a corner, on a bumpy road (2 road construction drop off), and for no apparant reason. Does not happen very often, but can be very dangerous if in heavy traffic. 2) when trying to put car in reverse while stopped (coming out of my garage or a parking space, for example) gear shift refuses to go into reverse. Putting into first does not help. I have found that letting up on the clutch just the right amount will usually let it go into reverse. 3) seatbelts are much to sensitive. …”
NHTSA complaint #733566, filed 2000-10“Two certified Ford delaers, as well as two independent mechanics have been unable to identify the problem. All four concur the problem is there, but none are sure how to fix it. Ford has been notified, and as of this date, has gone more than one week without responding to complaints through their web site.no summary listed for above vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #744343, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 3 | 15% |
| 2024 | 10 | 12% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 9 | 16% |
| 2020 | 26 | 21% |
| 2019 | 28 | 18% |
| 2018 | 46 | 23% |
| 2017 | 22 | 8% |
| 2016 | 29 | 8% |
| 2015 | 42 | 10% |
| 2014 | 30 | 8% |
| 2013 | 48 | 18% |
| 2012 | 177 | 38% |
| 2011 | 200 | 43% |
| 2010 | 13 | 5% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 30 | 9% |
| 2007 | 35 | 6% |
| 2006 | 32 | 8% |
| 2005 | 25 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 8% |
| 2003 | 15 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 16 | 9% |
| 2000 | 40 | 13% |
| 1999 | 25 | 12% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 29 | 16% |
| 1996 | 25 | 10% |
| 1995 | 57 | 9% |
| 1994 | 50 | 14% |
| 1993 | 5 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 9% |
| 1991 | 9 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Mustang
44 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsTires
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsFuel system
8 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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