1996 Ford Mustang suspension problems

Filed Apr 27, 2010 · Suspension · 169,886 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford mustang. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel became resistant and loss power steering assist. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the roadway where it was towed to a local repair shop. The independent mechanic made repairs to the front struts, lower ball joints, stable bar link and the control arm. The contact stated a police report was available. The failure mileage was 169,886 and the current mileage was 171,702.

Filed Mar 8, 2006 · Suspension · 98,490 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated the coil springs failed three separate times on the vehicle. The first time the rear springs broke. The second time the front springs broke. This last time while the contact's daughter was driving 55 MPH, the rear springs broke. The vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer. The vehicle has not been repaired because the springs are on national backorder.

Filed Oct 14, 2001 · Suspension · CA

While driving up a small incline at drive thru, heard loud cracking sound. Stopped to investigate and noticed rear sway bar on drivers side had broken off. This has caused a clanking sound whenever the vehicle is driven.

Filed Jul 16, 2001 · Suspension · CA

Caster adjustment in front of the vehicle was defective, causing tires to wear excessively. Dealerhsip examined vehicle,and informed consumer that an autobody shop would have to make the repairs to vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Jul 11, 2001 · Suspension · FL

While traveling 30-35mph sway bar for consumer's 1996, ford, cobra mustang broke in half. Vehicle had 43,000 miles when this incident occurred. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.

Filed Jul 11, 2001 · Suspension · FL

While backing out of driveway sway bar broke away from vehicle. Vehicle had 43,000 miles at the time of incident. Dealer has been contacted for problem, but refused to repair bar. Please provide details.

Filed Mar 27, 2001 · Suspension · MD

Rear sway bar sheared off at bolt hole on lower control arm on drivers side. I removed the part and placed in truck of car. Since this is a part that should last the life of the vehicle I called the dealer the next day for a replacement sway bar. I offered to bring the part in so they could inspect it to make sure the failure was not caused by abuse. Dealer was unwilling to help so I contacted fords customer relations. They state since the car is out of warranty and does not have a recall they will not help. They have been very evasive and difficult to work with. The first representative refused to let me speak to a supervisor when I was not satisfied with her decision. The final supervisor admitted she did not know what a sway bar was. If she did she would know they last the life of the car. Any help would be appreciated. They have made this seem like an isolated incident. From looking at the ntsa web site I see that I am not the only person to have this defect.

Filed Jan 6, 2001 · Engine, Suspension · FL

Went to dealer 11/99 about shudder- changed belts, etc. Still shaking- tear down 7/00.

Filed Nov 18, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · GA

The plastic intake? Cracked ford recall repaired it. 1st dealership notified wayne morris ford in perry, ga would not help at all. 2nd dealership notified warner robins ford found the recall and repaired it a no charge. Also have problems with the front end and steering wheel vibrating/shaking at various speeds. I have replaced the rotors and brake pads which has helped a little. But can not get any answers or a resolution from any mechanic to date.

Filed Apr 8, 1999 · Suspension · AZ

Rear sway bar broken at left end. This is not a mounting failure but an actual break! This problem is so common that all dealers (more than five) in this area are out of replacement parts!! Because this is part of the suspension system and because so much of the sway bar is hanging loose this should be considered a serious safty hazard.