Investigation PE97011: 1994–1996 Ford Mustang

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Mar 13, 1997

Closed

Sep 30, 1997

Model years

1994–1996

Subject

Outer hood panel detachment

Component: Body and structure

Summary

The office of defects investigation has received 6 reports indicating the outer hood panel separated from the vehicles as they were being driven.ford has provide 39 additional reports that are consistent with odi reports.ford indicates that the likely cause is prior collision damage.this investigation is being upgraded to further study this issue.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1996 Ford Mustang246 complaints
• 1995 Ford Mustang602 complaints
• 1994 Ford Mustang356 complaints