Ford Mustang / 1993
1993 Ford Mustang problems
Owners have filed 132 complaints about the 1993 Ford Mustang with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 25.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of air bags at 12.1%.
Complaints132
Crashes24
Fires33
Injuries15
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 25.8% · 34
Air bags 12.1% · 16
Engine and engine cooling 9.1% · 12
Visibility 6.8% · 9
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.3% · 7
Latches/locks/linkages 5.3% · 7
Structure 5.3% · 7
Fuel system, gasoline 4.5% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 24 describe a crash, 33 describe a fire, 15 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 30 model years of the Ford Mustang in this data, 1993 sits 27th by complaint volume. 2005 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 11 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 72,000 miles.
In owners' own words
I started the car in my driveway and it immediately caught fire under the dash. The whole dash harness melted along with some dash components. Ford motor company says there is no recall. They do not have the part nor do they make it anymore. I now have a 7 year old car that is worthless because of a $500.00 Part. Electrical system
Consumer experienced under the hood fire while driving on the highway approximately 35-40 mph. Consumer smelled something burning while driving. Puled over and founded engine on fire. After fire was put out, consumer noticed wiring on alternator burned up. Dealer was not notified. Electrical system
Had parked vehicle in driveway. An hour later was informed smoke was coming from under the hood. It then caught on fire. Fire department arrived & put out flames. Fire department stated that the fire originated from the battery's electrical cables. Entire engine burned. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…
Other Ford Mustang years
1990 119 complaints · 35.3% electrical system 1994 496 complaints · 38.7% engine and engine cooling 1995 829 complaints · 49.3% engine and engine cooling 1996 329 complaints · 28.3% engine and engine cooling 1997 231 complaints · 17.3% engine and engine cooling 1998 297 complaints · 15.8% engine and engine cooling