1990 FORD MUSTANG PROBLEMS

1990 FORD MUSTANG PROBLEMS

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Mustang 2.3i (106 Hp)

Mustang 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)

Mustang 2.3i (106 Hp)

Mustang 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)

1990 FORD MUSTANG PROBLEMS

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Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Fuel tank issue:

    • Baffel internal to the fuel tank has broken off causing a loud "Clunking" when the car hits bumps

  • 2. Fire-related issues:

    • Air bag exploded injuring the consumer
    • Air bag did not deploy upon hitting a median wall
    • Car caught on fire after being parked for about an hour
    • Engine compartment fire, possible electrical system fire
    • Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire
    • Electricla failure caused the alternator to catch fire

  • 3. Electrical issues:

    • Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch
    • Headlights failed and after investigating this has happened to countless other ford mustang owners who say that the wireing in the headlight column is not rated for that ampage..From the factory
    • Headlight switch assembly and the potential safety problem
    • Windows won't roll down and electronical problems
    • Consumer found the left rear axle seal was bad and destroyed the brakes
    • Consumer complained about the electronical front windows and the automatic locks
    • Consumer complained about the electronical system
    • Battery failed several times
    • Alternator failed four times
    • Driver's headrest torn
    • Driver's side door pins rusted
    • Driver's seat anchor mount failed

  • 4. Mechanical issues:

    • Ford representative stated cars out of warranty no financial help with repair
    • Tie rod end broke while driving causing loss of control and accident
    • Transmission keeps slipping
    • Throttle advances on its own
    • Rear brakes malfunction
    • Brakes locked up, causing accident
    • Failure of door latch/striker
    • Failure of throttle assembly
    • Lights went out without warning
    • Had to put 3 transmissions in the car
    • Car stalled at low speeds
    • Car would not stop, hit a tree
    • Cruise control does not work on the vehicle
    • Brakes on the rear axle destroyed
    • Air bag warning light came on continuously
    • Air bag exploded upon hitting a median wall
    • Sudden acceleration to speeds in excess of 80+ mph, resulting in an accident/injury
    • Vehicle shutdown without prior warning
    • Vehicle lost power when battery light came on
    • Vehicle went into uncontrolled acceleration
    • Vehicle stalled when slowing down
    • Motor caught on fire
    • Engine would stall when slowing for a stop

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