Ford Mustang / 1999
1999 Ford Mustang problems
Owners have filed 281 complaints about the 1999 Ford Mustang with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 12.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of air bags at 11.4%.
Complaints281
Crashes63
Fires2
Injuries26
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 12.1% · 34
Air bags 11.4% · 32
Power train 9.6% · 27
Vehicle speed control 9.3% · 26
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.5% · 24
Parking brake 7.8% · 22
Seat belts 7.5% · 21
Steering 4.6% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 63 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire, 26 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 30 model years of the Ford Mustang in this data, 1999 sits 18th by complaint volume. 2005 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 7 in the last three years against 8 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 60,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Mustang. The contact stated the vehicle had a cracked manifold and it was leaking antifreeze. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the manifold needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted and offered no assistance. The manufacturer informed him that there were no recalls or warranties and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 67,000. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 67,000 miles
Check engine light stays on constantly. Engines idles rough and stales at about 1500 rpm's. If you turn on the heater or ac. The problem gets worse. I scanned the car and got a misfire code and an egr code. Replaced all ignition parts and all emission parts and the code and problem won't go away. Help please. Any info can be sent to skippema@yahoo.Com thanks Engine and engine cooling · reported at 50,000 miles
When the consumer started his vehile in vehicle in the morning it was very loud for about 15-20 minutes. He also stated that when he made a right turn there was a loud knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who thought the problem was the manifold heater valve. *Nlm Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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