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.
2000 Ford Mustang parked in driveway with emergency brake engaged. The driveway has a slight grade. Brake failed, and car backed out of driveway and across the road, striking a pole. Damage to left fender; broken taillight. The car was previously brought to dealer for the brake recall and supposedly repaired.
Seat belt retractor on the driver's seat was not working properly. Seat would lock up while consumer was driving, at times consumer could not wear the seat belt at all. Contacted dealer. The seat belt locks up and strangles consumer. Consumer has a doctors note, so he doesn't have to wear the seat belt. This vehicle came equipped with a non working emergency brake that does not hold the vehicle. Consumers vehicle needs new rotors.
Emergency brakes released after being parked. This caused vehicle to roll down hill. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic refused to check them due to not being able to duplicate problem.
- Greensboro, NC, USA
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Emergency brake failure caused the vehicle to roll forward resulting in damage to the garage door, the driver side door of the vehicle, mirror, side window and inside door panel.
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- Hollywood, FL, USA