1992 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. Airbag issues:
- Premature airbag deployment causing collision
- Clockspring jamming causing steering wheel hard to turn and disabling airbag
- Airbag not deploying in front collision causing vehicle to be totaled
- Airbag failing to deploy in frontal impact
- Premature airbag deployment causing collision
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2. Fire hazards:
- Vehicle fire after driver exits consuming engine and passenger compartments
- Alternator overheating and catching fire
- Electrical fire in engine compartment while driving
- Fire breaking out under hood while driving
- Fire under driver's seat causing smoke while driving
- Vehicle fire after driver exits consuming engine and passenger compartments
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3. Steering issues:
- Steering locking up on wet pavement causing loss of control
- Steering malfunctions causing skidding and damage to vehicle
- Steering locking up on wet pavement causing loss of control
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4. Transmission problems:
- Transmission overheating and fluid exploding from transmission
- Transmission lock up at 29,000 miles
- Transmission overheating and fluid exploding from transmission
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5. Electrical system failures:
- Wiring harness shorting out and causing fire, headlamps not functioning
- Electrical short causing door locks to freeze and not open
- Electrical failure causing engine to not turn off
- Ignition switch shorting out and causing vehicle to not start
- Electric fuel pump replacement causing multiple electrical shortages
- Wiring harness shorting out and causing fire, headlamps not functioning
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6. Brake failures:
- Brakes failing
- Front brake rotors vibrating at high speeds
- Front brakes showing excessive wear while rear brakes show no wear
- Brakes failing
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7. Miscellaneous issues:
- Tires blowing out sidewalls due to road hazard puncture
- Clutch assembly failing multiple times
- Rack and pinion bolts failing causing loss of steering
- Gas leak due to rusted gas tank
- Oil pump failure causing engine damage
- Tires blowing out sidewalls due to road hazard puncture
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8. Manufacturer recall issues:
- Recall repairs not completed properly causing vehicle issues
- Vehicle not included in recall despite experiencing same problem
- Recall repairs not completed properly causing vehicle issues
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9. Visibility issues:
- Malfunctioning windshield wiper motor causing impaired visibility
- Malfunctioning windshield wiper motor causing impaired visibility
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