1995 Ford Mustang brakes problems

40 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). 11 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 40
of this car's complaints: 7%
crashes: 11
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Conventional
10
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
10
Foundation components: disc: rotor
8
Foundation components
8
Foundation components: disc
2
Foundation components: master cylinder
1
Foundation components: disc: pads
1
Foundation components: disc: caliper
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Ford Mustang brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Ford Mustang brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Brake failure 6 Grinding brakes 6 ABS 5

Related recalls

Parking brake: conventionalReported October 30, 2000 · 434,000 vehicles affected

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

Related investigations

Parking brakeOpened May 27, 1998, closed October 31, 2000

There is no summary currently available

EA98013

Parking brake failureOpened December 23, 1997, closed May 27, 1998

The number of crashes reported tot he manufacturer warrants further this investigation

PE97051

What 1995 Ford Mustang owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · TX · fire

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.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 100 miles · KY

When pulling emergency parking brake up it failed to hold the vehicle in place. Contacted dealer and dealer could not fix parking brake.*ak consumer had problems with air flow unit and sensor. *ph

Filed Apr 3, 2003 · Brakes · 00

Prior to recall notification, the consumer had the parking brake repaired, consumer requested reimbursement however ford denied the claim. *ts

Filed Feb 12, 2003 · Brakes · DC

The emergency parking brake failed, prior to recall notification.*ak

Filed Jun 12, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · LA

Consumer received a recall letter in the mail concerning the parking brake assembly. To remedy the recall, it was necessary to take apart the console, once reassembled the seat belt buckle was tucked underneath. Consumer is no longer able to utilize the seat belt.

Filed May 9, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

Vehicle was pulling to the left due to being out of alignment.

Filed Jan 22, 2002 · Brakes · CA

While driving about any MPH could step on the brakes pedal to stop or reduce speed, but will not stop, causing an extended stopping distance that could not be explained by dealer. Please provide more information.

Filed Jan 16, 2002 · Brakes · TX

While driving could apply brakes and would hear a loud noise.had taken vehicle to dealer, and they found out that caliper became loose, but could be fixed. However, it will get loose again. Please provide more information.

Filed Jan 16, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · CA

While driving theres a violent shake in steering wheel, this makes vehicle hard to control, consumer also complained of problems with the head gasket, parking brake and fan cooling system. *jg

Filed Jul 3, 2001 · Brakes, Tires · NY

Brake pads and rotors were replaced after 12000 miles. Tires were also replaced after 12000 miles, no specific tire information given, consumer is requesting that ford pay for these items to be replaced.

Questions about the 1995 Ford Mustang brakes

Does the 1995 Ford Mustang have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 40 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Ford Mustang, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Ford Mustang brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Mustang brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 00V349000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Mustang have bad brakes?

The Ford Mustang model years with the most brakes complaints are 2000 (63 complaints), 2015 (51 complaints) and 1999 (44 complaints).