1995 Ford Mustang problems
Owners have filed 829 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Ford Mustang. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 36% of complaints. Next are cooling system (13%) and brakes (6%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 829 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 36% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 65 and 39
- Injuries and deaths
- 46 and 7
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 65 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 18 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 8 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 65 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 80,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 74,000 miles (27 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 65 complaints mention a crash; 39 complaints mention a fire; 46 injuries reported; 7 deaths reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1995 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 36 model years of the Ford Mustang with enough data (425 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 5 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
While driving, vehicle experienced a blowout, vehicle struck another vehicle causing second vehicle to lose control and overturn in the inside medial, there were 5 injuries and 2 fatalities, no specific tire information given, georgia uniform motor vehicle accident report.
Both steering tie rods malfunctioned, causing vehicle to lose control, resulting in fatalities. Also driver's air bag was defective.
Rented two cars from two different companies both cars had accidents. In one car the tire had no grip car slid when road was wet. Tt
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle overheated without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 277,000.