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.
1995 Ford Mustang body problems
19 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Body: hood8
- Body: door5
- Body: hood: hinge and attachments2
- Frame and members1
- Body: trunk lid1
- Body: door: hinge and attachments1
- Body: bumpers1
- Body1
At what mileage
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Ford Mustang body problems in other years
Related recalls
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
Related investigations
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
What 1995 Ford Mustang owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My son was driving on 410 highway when the hood of his 1995 mustang separated and flew off onto the highway, I thank god he was not hurt nor anyone else. We learned about the hood separation when a friend told us about the recall and we called jennings anderson ford, they said to bring it and they would replace the hood. My husband recently passed away and we were on our way out of town when the dealer said they would not fix the hood recall because the car had been repaired in an auto accident, the accident did not affect the hood what so ever, please help, thank you.
While driving at 35 MPH and without any warning the hood popped up and hit the windshield. It cracked, and damaged the hood. Dealer advised consumer to call the manufacturer.
Always overheating, drives rough, blown tires, broken rack & pinion, loud squeaking
The federal safety agency recall 97 v 180 000/hood/ manufacturer's recall 97s98; dealer (riser ford; hot springs, ar; phone# 501/525-0800 refuses to honor recall until vehicle becomes driveable. Feel free to provide any further information.
This year model is a lemon. Ford knows this. I have had two recalls on car. I had to replace my head gaskets which cost me around 1,000 dollars. It took ford months to refund my money . I bought the car knew it had a chip in the hood. When the dealer repaired it they left tape under the hood. I didn't now about the tape until I tried to trade my car in and they found the tape. The dealer told me he felt the car had been wreck and repaired. Well there goes the trade in value of my car. I called and e-mailed ford about all of these problems and all I get is I am sorry that you have had such a bad experience with ford. We hope in the future you have a better one..I will never buy another ford car. Every car they build has major problems. They take your money and in return you get a piece of junk.
Driver's seat belt is fraying very badly whenever its in use. It would seem to catch onto something when being pulled out to use, and retrack back afterwards. Been to dealer and repaired under warranty 3 years ago. Currently, problem has reappeared. Snice not under warranty, no free repair. Doors do not close properly due to window hitting roof. Roof was repaired under warranty also. This caused window to be out of alignment.
Front end suspension shimmies when driving. Would have lots of play in steering wheel. The temperature guage would run high. The cd player would come on or stop. Would make grinding noise. The door locks on the driver side will not work properly due to power locks not working. The electrical system is not working properly.
Call ford they said only recall was hood assembly never informed of any recalls
Contacted ford about continuing stereo problem, unwilling to help
Questions about the 1995 Ford Mustang body
Does the 1995 Ford Mustang have body problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the body of the 1995 Ford Mustang, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Mustang body problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 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).
Other 1995 Ford Mustang problems
Engine 341Transmission 58Brakes 40Electrical 37Suspension 34Steering 30Airbags 27Fuel system 19Seats 17Visibility 15Acceleration 13Tires 12Lights 11Locks 7Seat belts 6Wheels 1
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