1998 Ford Mustang: sudden loss of power

6 of the 236 complaints about the 1998 Ford Mustang describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 44 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2025
1
2024
3
2022
3
2021
3
2020
3
2019
8
2018
13
2017
3
2016
15
2015
15
2014
8
2013
8
2012
25
2011
20
2010
2
2009
1
2008
1
2007
4
2006
4
2005
7
2004
2
2003
8
2002
5
2001
3
2000
4
1999
4
1998
6
1997
1
1996
4
1995
8
1994
2
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Jun 3, 2003 · Fuel system · 52,000 miles · IN

The first time the car just quite on the highway while driving in rush hour traffic while we were on vacation. The second time it lost power and was starting very hard (10 to 15 sec. To start). Both times it was loss of fuel pressure and needed a fuel pump assembly. The fuel pump its self was fine, but a small clear flexible hose that attaches from the fuel pump/basket assembly in the gas tank to the lid that bolts on the top of the gas tank rubs against various parts inside the gas tank and wears a hole in it. Since this estimated $2 item cannot be purchased separately I was forced to spend hundreds of dollars on the whole assembly. The mechanics at the dealership explained to me that 90% of the "fuel pump failures" have had nothing to really due with the fuel pump. It was either the hose inside the gas tank rubbing through or the wires inside rubbing through. Why is there no recall for this? I would ask for a push for the hoses but if the wiring in the gas tank is wearing through also it needs to be changed before someone gets killed if they have not yet!

Filed Dec 4, 2002 · Acceleration · TN

Failure to idle resulted in loss of power steering and power brakes, no reserve on power brakes. Dt

Filed May 23, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · CA

The stalling problem is a major safety hazard. The car stalls when the brake pedal is depressed (in neutral gear). The power steering and power brakes also lose power, causing me to do whatever not to crash. I know of other mustangs noticing the same problem. My car was serviced at the dealer for this specific problem, but failed to fix it.

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Engine · MO · crash

While traveling at approx. 25 MPH driver proceeded to make a right hand turn when in the curve vehicle suddenly lost all power. Engine quit, driver had no control over steering or brakes. Accident occurred striking two vehicles. 2 cars determined to be totalled, 3rd car being evaluated for loss. Outdoor temps were noted to be in high ninety's to low 100's. Cause of engine shut down unknown at this time, but possible vapor lock problem may have existed.

Filed Apr 29, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Consumer was driving at 20-25 MPH and suddenly vehicle lost all power. Engine just shut down, leaving consumer with no control of the steering/ ABS system. Went to stop by applying the brakes and crashed over some bumps in the street. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Jun 29, 1998 · Fuel system · NC

While traveling at 70 MPH the vehicle lost power, forcing an emergency exit from the highway. The vehicle was towed to the nearest ford dearlership and we were advised that a technical service bulletin had been issued advising dealers that there was a problem with a wax ring in the fuel system that was breaking apart and the wax pieces were lodging in the fuel pump casing the car to lose power. No recalls had been issued because we were told the cars were all still under warranty.