1994 Ford Mustang body problems

14 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Body: hood
6
Body
3
Frame and members
1
Body: roof and pillars
1
Body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
1
Body: door
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Mustang body problems in other years

Related recalls

Structure: body: hoodReported October 20, 1997 · 769,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans. Tearing of the bond between the inner and outer hood panels during minor front end collisions can result in a gap at the leading edge of the hood. Air forced between the inner and outer panels can produce enough pressure to force the outer panel upward.
Risk: This condition can result in total separation of the outer hood panel.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the hood area for any damage along the leading edge of the hood. If there is any evidence of bond separation, the hood will be replaced. If there is no evidence of bond separation, additional adhesive will be applied between the inner and outer hood panels.

Recall number 97V180000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Outer hood panel detachmentOpened September 30, 1997, closed October 22, 1997

There is no summary currently available

EA97018

Outer hood panel detachmentOpened March 13, 1997, closed September 30, 1997

The office of defects investigation has received 6 reports indicating the outer hood panel separated from the vehicles as they were being driven.ford has provide 39 additional reports that are consistent with odi reports.ford indicates that the likely cause is prior collision damage.this investigation is being upgraded to further study this issue.

PE97011

What 1994 Ford Mustang owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 12, 2020 · Body, Lights · 88,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlamps were very dim. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the hood latch fractured causing the hood to raise up and crack the windshield and damage to the dashboard. The contact stated that the seat heater over heated and the wiring harness was disconnected. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted by letter however, there was no response. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 09e025000 (exterior lighting), 97v180000 (structure), and 95v062000 (seats) as a possible solution to the failures however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000. *ck*bf consumer stated there was water damage and problems persisted.

Filed Jun 4, 2014 · Body, Electrical · FL · fire · 1 injury

Started car, drove less than a mile down the road and got a big cloud of smoke inside the car. Pulled over and made it to the passenger side where the back panel was already bubbling with fire. Called 911 but the car was completely engulfed in flames within minutes. Still don't know what caused the fire just glad I got out alive.

Filed Mar 1, 2011 · Body · 200,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford mustang. The contact was performing routine maintenance on the vehicle when he noticed that the welding on the side panels under the hood was fracturing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 200,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 12, 2003 · Body · PA

The hood latches bent, which caused the hood to partially open.

Filed May 30, 2002 · Body · WA

Consumer states that 1yr later after recall was done on the hood of the vehicle it is now starting to crack at the main support.

Filed Jul 6, 2000 · Body, Engine · CA

This car is so unsafe I well no longer drive it ! This car has had the engine, rearend, AC, tranmission, convertable top rear window & alienment problaims, waer on tires front and back,two water pumps, two timing chains,fuil pump,whiper motor, fly wheel came off car. All failed after factury warrenty & extended ended. Most of these repairs where complained about when the car was under warrenty but was tould that nothing could be done about the problaims or they were normal for mustangs .have had to rebuld this car all at my cost and ford say's there was nothing wrong with the car from factery. Now I can not make the payments on the car because the repairs have been so high.*ak( dot number: tire size: re92205/65 )

Filed Nov 22, 1999 · Body · VA

Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 97v180000/manufacturer's recall 97s68. Dealer stated parts were not available. Consumer has yet to have recall work corrected.

Filed Oct 22, 1999 · Body · VA

Recall (97v180000) could not be done due to no parts.

Filed Jan 26, 1998 · Body · VA

Consumer received recall letter. Dealer refused to replace the hood because of damage. Please give any further details.

Filed Nov 18, 1997 · Body · AL

Recall 97v180000; dealer will not perform the recall because the vehicle has already been in a crash.

Questions about the 1994 Ford Mustang body

Does the 1994 Ford Mustang have body problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the body of the 1994 Ford Mustang, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Ford Mustang body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Ford Mustang body?

Yes, 1 recall: 97V180000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Mustang have the most body problems?

The Ford Mustang model years with the most body complaints are 2005 (56 complaints), 2007 (51 complaints) and 2015 (45 complaints).