1996 Ford Mustang steering problems

12 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Steering wheel/handle bar
2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
2
Hydraulic power assist: pump
2
Rack and pinion
1
Hydraulic power assist system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Ford Mustang steering 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 Jun 19, 2002 · Steering · FL

At any speed steering wheel will shake and could cause loss in steering. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

Filed Jul 24, 2001 · Engine, Steering · TX

I have had several reoccurring problems including 2 transmission failures. The transmission is an aod automatic, and it still doesn't shift correctly. If passing gear is engaged, then car's rpms shoot up and it shifts down to too low of a gear. I have replaced 2 water pumps that were leaking. I have replaced a sway bar that broke while driving down a flat road. There is a whinning sound that comes from either the pulleys or the crankshaft. In hot weather the car will act like it is running out of gas when accelerating even when the tank is full. The brakes are very poor even with new pads and the rotors resurfaced, they fade especially when braking must be done quickly or at higher speeds. There are also many rattles that come from various bady panels and the trunk when driving.

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Steering · MI

Fractured tie rod end.

Filed Jul 15, 2000 · Brakes, Seat belts · FL · 1 injury

While driving the hydraulic brake booster failed causing the steering wheel to lock up and loss of control (accident), as a result the seat belt retractor broke.

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 Dec 31, 1997 · Steering · AL

Steering failure.

Filed Nov 26, 1997 · Brakes, Steering · GA

Front end vibrates/shakes. In addition, brakes failed, pedal went all the way to the floor, almost caused an accident. In addition, emergency brake failed/steering assembly malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull in either direction.

Filed Nov 4, 1997 · Electrical, Steering · CA

Power steering pump failed.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Engine, Locks · CA

Front drivers side power seat adjustment switch failed.

Filed Apr 10, 1997 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

Antilock brake noise.

Questions about the 1996 Ford Mustang steering

Does the 1996 Ford Mustang have steering problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Ford Mustang, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Ford Mustang steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Mustang steering?

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

What year does the Ford Mustang have bad steering?

The Ford Mustang model years with the most steering complaints are 1995 (30 complaints), 2011 (25 complaints) and 1998 (22 complaints).