1999 Ford Mustang Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 12%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Ford Mustang, 12% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Driving at 75 MPH on cruise control. Needed to slow down so tapped brake pedal. Cruise would not release. Hit brake pedal again. No response. Pounded brake pedal and finally cruise cancelled. Dealership found cause to be a broken wire on the brake light switch. Luckily had room in traffic to handle the problem. Next step was to hit cruise off button.”
NHTSA complaint #10000981, filed 2003-01, 74,170 miles“I was driving south on I-85 with the cruise control set at 65 on a clear day. The vehicle went into a skid, and before I could stop the skid I hit the guardrail. There has been a recall on the cruise control for my vehicle (recall 99s09) which I believe contributed to this accident.”
NHTSA complaint #715597, filed 1999-12“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“Several months ago my car would stall whenever I would slow down (pressing the clutch and brake). I would have to restart my car while coasting, because my brake pedal would not go down to allow me to stop. I took it to audubon Ford in baton rouge, la for service. They replaced the idle air control valve. The problem didn't disappear, but became much less frequent. Today, I was on the interstate and had to slow down for traffic. It stalled again, and worse, my brakes stopped working. This is a very serious issue and needs to be recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #743813, filed 2001-04“Ford Mustang conv. 1999 3.8 liter engine. Reported engine problems/acceleration probs 3 times to dealerships ( one time to another dealership outside Ford jurisdiction that noticed excessive gasket leakage) before 12,000 miles. Finally, after not being able to find problem all dealership visits, finally replaced w/ refurbished engine demonstrating same problem at 31207 miles approximately. (please note- it appears as though dealership on two occasions tried to change the problems I notated to the dealership when I told the representative my complaints. …”
NHTSA complaint #742893, filed 2001-03Related recalls
- 99V062001Mar 30, 1999Vehicle description: certain 1997-1999 rhd explorer equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc engines and cruise control built from may 29, 1996 through march 4, 1999…Covers: Ford Mustang 1998–1999, Explorer 1997–1999, Ranger 1998–1999 +6 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 25% |
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 | 19 | 7% |
| 2012 | 35 | 7% |
| 2011 | 39 | 8% |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 | 22 | 12% |
| 2008 | 19 | 5% |
| 2007 | 43 | 7% |
| 2006 | 35 | 8% |
| 2005 | 54 | 8% |
| 2004 | 33 | 28% |
| 2003 | 16 | 11% |
| 2002 | 15 | 13% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 19 | 6% |
| 1999 | 25 | 12% |
| 1998 | 18 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 8 | 9% |
| 1989 | 9 | 8% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Mustang
44 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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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