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1998 Ford Mustang cruise control problems

18 complaints about cruise control have been filed for the 1998 Ford Mustang, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.

At a glance

Complaints
18 6% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
6 and 1
Injuries and deaths
9 and 1

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries, 1 death.

What owners wrote

Tl-the driver owned a 1998 ford mustang. While driving at speeds unknown, the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle began to smoke and liquid splashed onto the vehicle. The driver lost control of the vehicle. The driver ended up on the other side of traffic and crashed into a van. The vehicle was destroyed. The drivers and passengers were injured in the crash. A police report was filed. The failure and current miles were not available. The VIN was not available. Aa

May 2008 CrashFireInjuryDeath

Consumer hears a noise when the vehicle is going 60 MPH or greater. Also, it can be heard when accelerating up a hill.

Reported at 88,000 miles

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