1987 Ford Mustang
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1987 Ford Mustang. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Remedy
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
Owner complaints
38 complaints2 involved a crash13 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting · Visibility/wiper
My complaint doesn't have this problem but it was required. My complaint IS with new cars new cars coming out now where their headlights are there low beams are unbelievably bright and I cannot believe if you've ever driven at night you don't see the same problem it's blinding it's ridiculous. I…
My complaint doesn't have this problem but it was required. My complaint IS with new cars new cars coming out now where their headlights are there low beams are unbelievably bright and I cannot believe if you've ever driven at night you don't see the same problem it's blinding it's ridiculous. I mean honestly let's do something about it. You guys are all worried about speed and what not but at least you can see a streak of me going by going fast but you're blinded with those lights I think that's a way of more of a safety hazard than speed.
- Engine and engine cooling
Engine races to 3000-4000 rpm suddenly, while driving or idling. when ignition IS switched off and then back on, engine returns to normal idle. this occurs several times a day. this has been going on since about 1992. *Tr
- Exterior lighting
Head light system. the headlights on several ford cars leak and allow water to enter resulting in dim lights that are unsafe. I have had to replace these on several cars. 1987 mustang, 1988 thunderbird and 1993 crown victoria. *nm
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
The alternator on my wife's 1987 mustang GT caught fire, damaging engine compartment componets before fire could be extinguished.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Consumer states of having problems with the headlights .please add more details. mr
- Electrical system › Ignition
Tfi module failed while vehicle was being driven on highway. as a result of this failure, all power was lost with driver stranded on highway. please describe details.*aki
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
While driving at 55 mph consumer lost control of vehicle and hit a tree. fuel cut off system shut off, causing vehicle to catch on fire. vehicle was totalled. Please provide any further information.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Engine quit in summer of 91.was able to drive 2 miles by engaging starter on and off.replaced thick film ign module. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
The cruise control stuck and did not release causing the vehicle to accelerate out of control and result in collision. *mjs
- Electrical system › Ignition
Thick film ignition module repeatedly fails - car simply quits when failing. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
A "floating short" has ruined to different horns, the map light, the rpm gauge, the fuel guage, and two stereos. In addition, the heat/air only work on high, and the dash lights now only work on the brightest setting and are still faded to the point it IS extremely difficult to read.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Alternator has caughton fire twice requiring replacement, harness hot.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While driving car would shut off at any time. Consumer was almost in an accident twice because of the car cutting off. Dealer said it was the electrical ignition switch. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights · Exterior lighting › Turn signal
When operating the fog lights headlights become inoperative, causing visibility problems and may result in a crash. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. please provide further information. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Was driving and vehicle caught fire. it was totalled. ford denied they were are fault. years later it was proven there was a vehicle defect. insurance had to pay off balance and I am still without a car 9 years later.
- Electrical system › Starter assembly › Solenoid
Ford solenoid switch has weak spring which, over time, wears out and allows vechicle to crank over on its own. this caused fire and explosion which injured two people and destroyed garage.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
The headlight and fog light switches burned and melted, which caused my fog lights to not work. The multi-function switch would not let my lights turn on sometimes and also cause them to turn off while driving. I also cannot use my brights because of the multi-function switch.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Unknown or other
Vehicle lost all water due to "t" connector broke apart resulting in leakage, heat gauge failed to identify water loss and overheating.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
The plastic "t" heater hose broke, causing water loss/cracked engine block.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The seat belts on this convertible fly in the wind when top IS down, and don't retract when getting out of vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
The eca's and plug are not heavy enough to handle the amperage when the engine coolant sensor closes to make the radiator cooling fan motor run. The eca and plugt has burned to the point of almost catching the vehicle on fire. *Ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicle caught on fire due to electrical alternator malunctioning. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's and passenger's seat belts will not retract. please describe . *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission slipped into neutral when going from park to drive.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch fire prior to recall.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Cruise control malfunction
There is no summary currently available
- Hood latch failures
There is no summary currently available
- Headlamp assembly failure
There is no summary currently available
- Fr seat floor mount fails
There is no summary currently available
- Speed cntrl malfunction
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- Speed control malfunction
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3010500Unknown
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 605573Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released.
- 601343A new silicone gasket and sealant.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 46478The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease IS used to lubricate any part of the disc brake system, it could cause rubber parts to swell if lubricant contacts the rubber material.
- 41025A revised service windshield wiper motor IS now available.
- 39900Roughness concern during brake application.
- 39717Wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits.
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