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1996 Ford Mustang suspension complaints

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Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Electrical, Suspension · CA

Ignition computer required resetting. Yh

Filed Sep 29, 1998 · Suspension · AL

This car has had a shimmy in the teering wheel that is felt between 50-55 MPH. The alignment has been checked, tires inspected and balanced, rotors turned. All have failed to fix the problem. The selling dealer had also replaced the front brake calipers in an attempt to solve the problem. In addition, the problem has an intermittent element to it. Sometimes the car drives fine for a short while, and then it starts shaking again.

Filed Sep 16, 1998 · Suspension · KS

While backing vehicle into driveway noticed a dragging sound in the rear. Believes this condition is not a normal wear for 40,000 miles. Dealer notified.

Filed Sep 2, 1998 · Suspension · TX

Vehicle was making unnecessary noise; through consumer investigation, found sway bar broken. Believed this was not normal wear for vehicle with 38000 mile of wear. Dealer/manufacturer notified.

Filed Jan 29, 1998 · Suspension · FL

Vehicle vibrates and pulls and problem cannot be determined.

Filed Jan 23, 1998 · Brakes, Suspension · GA

Driving at approx 60 MPH brakes went to floor, had to pump brakes in order to try to gain control. Steering column vibrates/all front end vibrates at about 55 MPH. Dealer replaced front rotating arms on both sides in 1996, 3 weeks later defect reoccurred.

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 Aug 17, 1997 · Suspension · GA

Vehicle experiences front end vibration.

Filed Apr 10, 1997 · Brakes, Suspension · CA

Clutch disc vibration/noise.

Filed Mar 21, 1997 · Suspension · FL

Vehicle pulls to the right/vibrates at 65-75 MPH due to misalignment.

Filed Nov 6, 1996 · Suspension · MS

While driving vehicle heard a knocking sound; took vehicle in to have it checked, mechanic checked it, informed owner that sway bar was broken.

Filed Oct 25, 1996 · Suspension · FL

Vehicle pulls to the left and vibrates above 50 MPH, it is worst around 60 MPH.

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