1992 Ford Mustang problems

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Electrical · 108,726 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford mustang. The contact stated that he experienced difficulty in turning the key in the ignition on multiple occasions. There was an abnormal clicking noise that was heard when attempting to start the vehicle in addition to the vehicle stalling sporadically. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that a connector wire and a fuse link needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure was not remedied. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v071000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. Additionally, the contact noticed smoke from the ignition as the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed back to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the wire to the fuse link was fractured. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,726.

Filed Aug 4, 2006 · Electrical · 108,155 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was at an independent repair shop for a short circuit with the ignition switch, the contact was informed of an existing recall for this defect. There was a the federal safety agency recall #96v071000, regarding the electrical system:ignition. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Mar 23, 2006 · Airbags · 99,920 miles · FL

1992 ford mustang lx. Clockspring in steering wheel jammed. Steering wheel very hard to turn. I could do it but if my daughter were driving perhaps not. Same failure disabled cruise (no big deal) but also horn and driver airbag. Were I at highway speed, passing, changing lane, etc., may have caused an accident, an accident in which the failed part both caused the accident and disabled the accident survival features of the car.

Filed Feb 6, 2006 · Seats · 125,000 miles · NC · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, smoke was coming from under the driver's seat and the vehicle was pulled over. Flames erupted from under the seat. The fire department was called and the fire was extinguished. The fire department determined the fire started under the seat. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and has not been inspected by a mechanic.

Filed Sep 21, 2005 · Tires · 155,000 miles · MO

2 seperate times my sumitomo srix0n4 225/55hr 16 tires, with less then 2500 miles on them, the sidewalls completly blew after treadwear was punctured by road hazard. Complete collasp/disintegration of tires on rim. Extreme hazard (total tire failure) at speeds in excess of 55mph. Replaced all 4 tires with another brand.

Filed Jun 25, 2004 · Electrical · OR

Consumer was inspecting the vehicle, she lifted up the hood, and noticed that the wire attachment was unraveling from the engine compartment. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Electrical · WA · fire

Vehicle experienced an electrical fire. Fire started approximately 10 minutes after vehicle was parked. Driver smelled something burning coming through the vents. Battery and alternator, that were just recently installed, were lost in the fire. Vehicle was totaled. Consumer obtained a fire department report.

Filed Sep 5, 2003 · Electrical · NC

Upon starting vehicle ignition felt very hot, and the vehicle would not start.vehicle was towed.

Filed Jun 3, 2003 · Body, Lights · OH · crash · 1 injury

Nar 6-03-2003 *mr enclosed attached crash reports that occurred in ohio turnpike. February 2003. Steering malfunction caused the ford mustang to skid across the lanes damaging bumper, headlights, turn signal, and hood.

Filed Apr 29, 2003 · Transmission · 29,000 miles · IL

The vehicles transmission locked up at 29000 miles. The dealer has been notified.