This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1996 Ford Mustang. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became resistant and loss power steering assist. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the roadway where it was towed to a local repair shop. The independent mechanic made repairs to the front struts, lower ball joints, stable bar link and the control arm. The contact stated a police report was available. The failure mileage was 169,886 and the current mileage was 171,702.
This car has had a shimmy in the teering wheel that is felt between 50-55 mph. The alignment has been checked, tires inspected and balanced, rotors turned. All have failed to fix the problem. The selling dealer had also replaced the front brake calipers in an attempt to solve the problem. In addition, the problem has an intermittent element to it. Sometimes the car drives fine for a short while, and then it starts shaking again.
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- Ozart, AL, USA