Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford mustang. The contact stated that the cooling fan and circuit breaker were not functioning properly. The dealer (oneonta ford, 5142 ny-23, oneonta, ny 13820, (607) 432-7300) diagnosed that the cooling fan assembly and circuit breaker needed to be replaced, but refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
The worst 1995 Ford Mustang problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine341
- Transmission58
- Brakes40
- Electrical37
- Suspension34
- Steering30
- Airbags27
- Body19
- Fuel system19
- Seats17
- Visibility15
- Acceleration13
- Tires12
- Lights11
- Locks7
- Seat belts6
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Ford Mustang
Overheating 96Fire or smoke 33Engine failure 26Stalling 22Check engine light 13Ball joint 9Headlights 9Loss of power 8Transmission failure 7No deployment 6Brake failure 6Grinding brakes 6Pulling 6Tire blowout 6ABS 5Hesitation 5Misfire 5Slipping 5Won't start 5
Recalls 5
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: taurus/sable vehicles equipped with 3.0l and 3.8l engines and mustang vehicles with 3.8l and 5.0l engines. It is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.
- Risk
- Should this occur, excessive heat could be generated which could melt the fan motor electrical connector. Components inside the cooling fan motor could ignite potentially resulting in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the engine cooling fan assembly and install a circuit breaker. If the cooling fan is inoperative, the fan and motor assembly will be replaced. Owner notification began december 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 01V390000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Equipment description: passenger vehicles that have had the driver's air bag module replaced after april 5, 2000. The replacement driver's air bag module inflator may have insufficient welds that could prevent proper inflation of the air bag.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the driver's air bag may not properly deploy which could potentially result in less than the intended level of occupant protection.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's air bag module. Owner notification began october 5, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 01V318000 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. If a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first gear, as directed in the owner guide, and the self adjustment pawl subsequently skips one or two teeth, the vehicle could move on some grades.
- Risk
- This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or over-bracket to the control to lock the self adjust mechanism in position following adjustment.
Recall number 00V349000 · Recall details
Structure: body: hood
- 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
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- The affected vehicles were built with outer tie rod ends with incorrect taper ball studs. The incorrect tapered ball studs can fracture within 50,000 miles.
- Risk
- A fractured ball stud can result in a noticeable shake or shimmy and could cause the affected wheel to tuck inward or outward, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the outer tie rod ends and replace the incorrectly tapered ball studs.
Recall number 95V134000 · Recall details
See all 5 recalls for the 1995 Ford Mustang
Defect investigations
Parking brake
There is no summary currently available
EA98013
Parking brake failure
The number of crashes reported tot he manufacturer warrants further this investigation
PE97051
Outer hood panel detachment
There is no summary currently available
EA97018
Outer hood panel detachment
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Ford Mustang 123
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Subject regarding speed control lamp
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Safety recall program 01S30 regarding additional coverage for engine cooling fan circuit breaker installation
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit the door glass coming off of the window track
1995 Ford Mustang fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | RWD | 17-18 | 26-27 | 20-21 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 22-23 | 18 |
| 5.8L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12 | 20 | 15 |
What 1995 Ford Mustang owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Misfire when idle, when turns off after driving it won't start engine quick, need to let the fuel pump recharge a bit so it can start again
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle would shake abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis but the failure was unable to be determined. The contact also stated that smoke emitted from the brakes when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the parking brake had failed and would not disengage. The vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v349000 (parking brake) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford mustang. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The contact charged the battery and noticed that the battery was still low. The contact continued to charge the battery however, the battery caught on fire and spread to the engine. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle overheated without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 277,000.
1995 ford mustang. Unit #1 was eastbound on the ohio turnpike, suffered a blowout and drove off the road into a guardrail. *ln (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0406-91)
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mustang gt. The contact stated that a nevotech tie rod, model number mecmes3184rl (n/a) was installed on the vehicle april 7, 2011. The contact was later driving approximately 10 MPH when the wheels began to turn independently without movement of the steering wheel. The contact discovered that the front driver side tie rod had fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where the tie rod was replaced. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford mustang gt. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the odometer failed and would not read traveled mileage. The dealer informed him there were no recalls for the failure and any repairs would be at his expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximately failure mileage was 134,551 and the current mileage was unknown. Updated 01/11/2011*lj updated 02/07/11
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH an 18 wheel truck passed in the opposite direction and the hood of the vehicle came off. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign recall number 97v180000, structure, body, hood was repaired in 1998 and they would not be able to repair it again. The failure and current mileages were 114,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford mustang. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the contact noticed smoke coming from the glove compartment area. He investigated under the hood and did not see any smoke in the engine compartment. When he started the ignition, he heard a very loud boom sound, and noticed that the passenger side air bag deployed. The passenger compartment became filled with gas and chemicals from the air bag. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure and current mileages were less than 174,000. Updated 0424/09. *lj the consumer stated the turn signal, rear defroster, AC vent on the passenger side, cruise control, ignition switch and steering were inoperative. Updated 04/29/09.
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Questions about the 1995 Ford Mustang
Is the 1995 Ford Mustang reliable?
Owners have filed 602 complaints about the 1995 Ford Mustang, 2.3 times a typical Mustang model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Ford Mustang?
Engine and cooling, with 341 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles. Next is transmission (58).
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Mustang have?
5 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, air bags and parking brake.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Mustang engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V390000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Mustang have bad engine?
The Ford Mustang model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (341 complaints), 1994 (162 complaints) and 1996 (84 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Ford Mustang get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Ford Mustang range from 15 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 17-18 city and 26-27 highway.
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