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1995 Ford Mustang engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 301 complaints for the 1995 Ford Mustang, 36% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
301 36% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
74,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 9
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 1995 Ford Mustang Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 74,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 3 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 3 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 4 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 7 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 2 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 3 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 3 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 74,000 miles
Based on 27 complaints that include mileage. 37% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles3
20k to 40k miles3
40k to 60k miles4
60k to 80k miles7
80k to 100k miles2
100k to 120k miles3
120k to 140k miles3
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles1

What the data shows

Of the 27 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 37% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 9 fires, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

Vehicle was attempting to climb a slight incline, wa snot able due to weather conditions. Vehicle backed into a private driveway, smoke began to pour out of engine, vehicle was then immersed in flames. Vehicle was totaled.

January 1997 Fire

Consumer states engine head gasket leaks, causing the vehicle to shut off. Dealer notified. Head gaskets and cooling fan had been replaced numerous times. Ford either cover the total cost or partial. The last head gasket leak would cost the $2300. Dollars to repair which the consumer doesn't think she should pay.

Reported at 75,601 miles, June 2003

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