1990 FORD MUSTANG PROBLEMS

Model Trims
Mustang 2.3i (106 Hp)
Mustang 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)
Mustang 2.3i (106 Hp)
Mustang 4.9 V8 (228 Hp)

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Fuel tank issue:
- Baffel internal to the fuel tank has broken off causing a loud "Clunking" when the car hits bumps
- Baffel internal to the fuel tank has broken off causing a loud "Clunking" when the car hits bumps
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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
- Air bag exploded injuring the consumer
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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
- Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch
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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
- Ford representative stated cars out of warranty no financial help with repair
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774