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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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.

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1998 Ford Mustang brakes problems

brakes problem

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1998 Ford Mustang Owner Comments

problem #7

Dec 012000

Mustang

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer has two Ford Mustangs, 1998 affected by recall 00V349000. Vehicle identification numbers are: [xxx] and [xxx]. local dealership is unable to order the parts from manufacturer to correct the defect until December of 2001. Please provide any additional information/attachments. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Eastland, TX, USA

problem #6

Jul 262000

Mustang

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Recall component failed prior to recall (00S37) notification resulting in collision, the vehicle was parked with the emergency brake engaged when it failed, the vehicle rolled into the lawn, knocking down a pine tree. (insurance company writing in)

- Lisle, IL, USA

problem #5

Mar 012000

Mustang

  • miles
When vehicle was parked on a declining slope, the emergency break slipped and vehicle starting rolling, vehicle taken to dealership, dealer found no prolbem, however, 9 months later owner received recall (00V-349), problem has been corrected.

- Crittenden, KY, USA

problem #4

Jun 092000

Mustang

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer stopped vehicle on a slight grade, applied emergency brake, and exited vehicle, a pop sound was heard and vehicle began to roll down the grade until it struck a tree, consumer is requesting payment for damages be made to insurance company. (a recovery management specialist wrote in for client)

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

problem #3

Jan 071999

Mustang

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Parking brake failed to hold the vehicle, causing vehicle to roll.

- Holland, PA, USA

problem #2

Jan 011999

Mustang

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Emergency brake failed allowing the vehicle to roll backwards out of consumer driveway and hit a tree. Nlm

- Battlecreek, MI, USA

problem #1

Jan 011999

Mustang

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle rolled backward while parking brake was still engaged causing it to hit another vehicle.

- Dallas, TX, USA

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