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1998 Ford Mustang: fuel pump failure

10 of the 236 complaints about the 1998 Ford Mustang describe fuel pump failure.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
4%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

Fuel pump failure by model year

  • 2022
    2
  • 2021
    2
  • 2020
    1
  • 2018
    2
  • 2017
    1
  • 2016
    3
  • 2015
    1
  • 2013
    1
  • 2011
    1
  • 2010
    1
  • 2006
    4
  • 2005
    10
  • 2002
    3
  • 2001
    3
  • 2000
    3
  • 1998
    10
  • 1995
    3
  • 1994
    2
  • 1993
    1
  • 1992
    1
  • 1991
    1
  • 1990
    3

What owners say

Filed Sep 2, 2009 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · VA

Car is hard to start or long start cycle, fuel pump check valve leaking requiring fuel pump replacement.

Filed Dec 21, 2005 · Fuel system · 92,890 miles · FL

Fuel pump broke down.

Filed Jun 11, 2003 · Fuel system · CA

Vehicle is difficult to start. Took it to dealer, and the dealer has replaced the fuel pump 5 times.

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 Mar 14, 2001 · Fuel system · OH

Vehicle would hesitate, cut off or not start back up. Dealer had to replace fuel pump because no gas was getting to fuel injectors. Consumer has had the vehicle for 2 years, and was responsible for $607.19.*ak

Filed Apr 6, 1999 · Body, Brakes · MD

1. Convertible roof was out of alignment when car was received, .25# gaps between seals of front section of folding roof. 2. Harsh noise was heard when braking and turning, diagnosed to be "water dripping on exhaust pipe" by dealer(?!!) A/C also not strong-possibly replaced (never fully told) brake shoes/pads also worked on. 3. While driving on highway, going uphill, car began slowing down, pulled onto shoulder as car stopped. Diagnosed as fuel pump failure.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Fuel system · CA

Electric fuel pump failed twice.

Filed Oct 14, 1998 · Fuel system · WA

Fuel pump failed.

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.

Filed Dec 5, 1997 · Fuel system · WA

Fuel pump failed causing engine to shut down in traffic.

Related recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection systemReported November 24, 1997 · 8,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4.6l engines. Some of these vehicles has missing or inadequate braze joints between the fuel rail body and the fuel rail mounting bracket(s).
Risk
If the bracket separates from the rail, the rail can lift one or more of the injectors, and fuel leakage will result. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel rail on these vehicles.

Recall number 97V216000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1998 Ford Mustang fuel pump

Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 1998 Ford Mustang?

10 of 236 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Mustang (4%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 1998.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Ford Mustang?

There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1998 Ford Mustang

Fire or smoke 10Seat belt 7Stalling 7No deployment 6Loss of power 6Fuel smell 5Overheating 5Tire blowout 5

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