1991 Ford Mustang
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1991 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.
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
The park rod assembly contains a park cam with inadequate surface hardness, which could lead to park disengagement or no park engagement when the lever IS placed in park.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If park IS not engaged and the parking brake IS off, avehicle roll-away could result.
Remedy
Replace park rod assembly on automatic transmissions.
Owner complaints
77 complaints5 involved a crash22 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford mustang. The contact stated that the independent mechanic notified him that the ignition switch had caught on fire, after the vehicle was parked and repairs were completed to the vehicle. the contact stated that the independent mechanic had replaced the fuel pump…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford mustang. The contact stated that the independent mechanic notified him that the ignition switch had caught on fire, after the vehicle was parked and repairs were completed to the vehicle. the contact stated that the independent mechanic had replaced the fuel pump, fuel injector, air flow, and roller rockers prior to the fire. The contact stated that the fire was extinguished by the mechanic using a fire extinguisher. No injuries were sustained, the police or fire department were not called. The dealer or the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,500.
- Air bags · Electrical system
The airbags could deploy at an inappropriate time or not at all due to this problem the air bag blinks all the time and the manufacturer has no answers so I am red flagging this problem thank you
- Seat belts
Driver side seat belts will not retract automatically causing concern belt would fail to work. *tr
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford mustang. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed smoke and then fire from the dash board. The contact called the fire department and personally extinguished the fire. The fire department stated the fire was started due to an…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford mustang. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed smoke and then fire from the dash board. The contact called the fire department and personally extinguished the fire. The fire department stated the fire was started due to an electrical component. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the fire was caused by a defective ecm. The contact called manufacturer after noticing a nhtsa campaign I.D. Number 96v071000 (electrical system). The manufacturer stated the parts for the remedy would not be available until six months. The failure mileage was 65,000.
- Vehicle speed control
1991 mustang LX 5.0 sudden acceleration accident. 1991 mustang LX 5.0 making left turn from stop sign in residential neighborhood when engine on its own went full throttle causing driver to lose control and leave roadway where it continued under full throttle through tree branches and bushes, a…
1991 mustang LX 5.0 sudden acceleration accident. 1991 mustang LX 5.0 making left turn from stop sign in residential neighborhood when engine on its own went full throttle causing driver to lose control and leave roadway where it continued under full throttle through tree branches and bushes, a 6 foot wrought iron style fence over a retaining wall at which point it briefly became airborne landing on a pool deck then continuing at full throttle onto the subdivision swimming pool tarp until the front end crashed into the pool wall on the opposite side of the pool causing the airbag to deploy. after impact with the pool wall, the right rear tire which was still on the pool deck continued spinning leaving melted rubber on the pool deck. the mustang ended up partially submerged. thank god that the driver and passenger escaped with minor injuries. 7 years previously the same 1991 mustang on its own, went full throttle, but on a straight 4 lane road. at that time, the driver tried to stop the mustang by braking to no avail. the mustang traveled over 2 miles with the driver applying the brakes until the driver ran out of road and drove the car uphill between two houses at which time the ignition switch was turned off. when the car was restarted in park after the event, the engine again went to full throttle in park with the tachometer going to the 6,000 rpm range. at that time, the car was trucked to a ford dealer which acknowledged the problem and repaired the linkage. the ford dealer assured us the problem had been fixed. *Tr
- Parking brake
I had parked my car in my driveway, I put my parking brake on because my driveway IS on a slope. I went to use the car again I removed the parking brake and that's when my brakes locked up. Since then I had to leave my car in the garage. *tr
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
Had smoke coming out from under dash. Lost radio, and tail lights wires from light switch to tail light melted. Not sure if from faulty ignition switch. Would like more info. *tr
- Air bags › Frontal
While vehicle was parked and unattended, the air bag in steering wheel activated. This IS the first occurance. No injuries,. Replacement has not occured. *tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The transmission has gone out three times in this car. The first time it had 20000 miles on it and under warranty and the dealer sent it to a local transmission shop who rebuilt it. One year later it went out again. The dealer would not cover ford would not cover. I got stuck replacing the transmission out of pocket. Now the transmission went again. *Jb
- Electrical system › Ignition
Dt: the contact stated there was a recall nhtsa campaign 96v071000 concerning the ignition. however the recall repairs did not correct the problem. the vehicle has same problems again. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired according to the recall at the contact's expense. *ak
- Fuel system, other
Car stalls out and dosn't resart for up to 30 minutes
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Structure
Ignition switch got stuck and would not go into the auxiliary mode. nhtsa recall 96v071000 concerning ignition switch was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall. also, floor of the vehicle detached at the sides. dealer inspected the floor, and informed the consumer that the floor could be fixed, but it should not have detached on the sides. *ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
The heater core blew out while driving. when this occurred smoke entered the cabin of the vehicle through the air vents. The window also fogged up, because the defogger became inoperative. The coil was replaced but the problem recurred. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine head gasket was replaced under the owner's notification campaigns. Head gasket blew again, but the dealership was refusing to repair it because it was over the 100,000 miles of the campaigns warranty.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
I have 1991 ford mustang with a nhtsa recall number 91v048000. ford IS telling me that thiere IS no such recall in there data base and they will not fix it. this IS a big safty issue for me considering my wife and kids ride in this car. I need to know if this IS a valid recall and if ford IS not responsible to repair it, then who?*ak
- Air bags
Consumer stated vehicle was parked and air bags deployed. Dealer notified.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer states that the vehicle was in a head on accident at 35mph. Consumer states that the drivers side air bag did not deploy. Dealer notified.*ak
- Power train
The speedometer bounces around not staying a speed driven. the cable and the speedometer head needed to be replaced. this failure has occured before and was repaired under warranty. please provide more information. ts
- Child seat
Arms of the tray on both sides (where they are attached to seat) cracked and broken. seat unsafe and replaced with a new car seat. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Tension regulator for fan belt flaps loose. This IS 4TH time that this problem occurred. regulator was replaced. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced 3 times. *Ak the vehicle had been to repair shop three times. each repair cost the consumer $350-$400. the manufacturer was aware of the problem, but did nothing to solve it. *yh
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Driver noticed that gears were difficult to change. Took vehicle to dealer to be repaired and transmission was completely replaced.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicle will completely die intermittently. Consumer must wait about 10-15 minutes in order for vehicle to restart. *Ak the vehicle fails to start from parking too. *yh
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Consumer was traveling 55mph & driver's seatback fell straight back in a resting postion. consumer took it to a welding shop. Welder said they have seen alot of that make with this probelm.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel line routing
There is no summary currently available
- Hood latch failures
There is no summary currently available
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
- 616529Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration that may be heard of felt at the clutch pedal between idle and 2300 rpm, and goes away when depressing the clutch at least 25MM.
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 613234Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *Mjs
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 605573Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released.
- 603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip.
- 603711Experiencing vibration/ noise felt in clutch pedal when lightly touching clutch pedal.
- 601343A new silicone gasket and sealant.
- 601341Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 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.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 51827Vibration/noise from the clutch pedal.
- 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.
- 39904Revised oil pan gasket.
- 39900Roughness concern during brake application.
- 39717Wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits.
- 39222New torque-to-yield cylinder head bolt kit.
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