1996 Ford Mustang acceleration problems

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

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Accelerator pedal
2
Linkages
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Mustang acceleration problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Ford Mustang owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 4, 2006 · Acceleration · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the speedometer became stuck at 40 MPH. The speedometer has been repaired two times in the past 2 years and this problem has recurred. This has been an ongoing problem with the vehicle since it was purchased.

Filed Apr 17, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · NC

While sitting in traffic without prior warning the vehicle began to move forward and tap the car in front, as a result the dual air bag falsely deployed and broke the window. Nlm

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Acceleration · VA

My cruise control will not turn off with the key. It retains its last known speed.

Filed Apr 1, 2001 · Acceleration · OH

Car accelerates suddenly without warning at stop or at 0-5 MPH(throttle goes wide open)in forward or reverse. Must shut off ignition switch to stop car, brakes will not stop car. Problem corrected by dealer under warranty first time. Replaced purge air valve. Four years later problem is reoccuring again. Believe purge air valve has failed again. Original servicing dealer is out of business. Wondering if this problem is widespread in mustang line since it has a potential to loose control of car,damage property or loss of a life.

Filed Oct 14, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · FL

Was driving vehicle & felt transmission slipping. Had returned to dealer who refused to repair it. Later had cruise control on & vehicle suddenly accelerated. Applied brakes shut it off, but did not stop it. Turned vehicle off & restarted it. Vehicle has no air bags. Vehicle had a 1998 front repair done, but no accident had happened.

Filed Apr 26, 1999 · Acceleration · CA

After setting the cruise control on vehicle it began to pick up more speed,and vehicle was going more than sped indicated. Dealer has not been contacted.

Filed Jun 17, 1997 · Acceleration · CA

Driving vehicle 60 MPH w/cruise control on; applied brakes to slow down; cruise control would not disengage; tried different things & nothing worked; pushed clutch in cruise control still on; turned vehicle off & vehicle stopped.

Filed Apr 10, 1997 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

Antilock brake noise.

Filed Feb 19, 1997 · Acceleration, Electrical · MD

Drive belt replaced.

Filed Mar 18, 1996 · Acceleration · SC

While driving, vehicle accelerator sticks to the floor. Please describe.

Questions about the 1996 Ford Mustang acceleration

Does the 1996 Ford Mustang have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the acceleration of the 1996 Ford Mustang, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Ford Mustang acceleration problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Mustang acceleration?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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

The Ford Mustang model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2005 (54 complaints), 2007 (43 complaints) and 2011 (39 complaints).