1997 FORD MUSTANG PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Gas leak from top of gas tank when full at gas station

• 2. Spark plug wire clamps not staying connected, causing arcing and damage to spark plug wires

• 3. Rupture of coolant crossover tube on front of intake manifold

• 4. Parking brake failure causing vehicle to roll down driveway into mailbox

• 5. Passenger side seat belt will not retract

• 6. Transmission assembly went out at 7000 miles, requiring replacement

• 7. Wiring at headlamp switch overheated, causing fog light wiring issues

• 8. Vibration occurs when upshifting

• 9. AC fails during 100 degree weather

• 10. Intake manifold cracked and leaking coolant

• 11. Front end alignment issues, requiring new tires and alignment

• 12. Power steering pump failure

• 13. Emergency brake failure causing vehicle to roll

• 14. Airbag light illuminates, indicating malfunction within system

• 15. Air conditioning compressor failure

• 16. Brake line failure

• 17. Brake rotor replacement

• 18. Brakes locking up in wet conditions

• 19. Coolant leak due to defective timing cover

• 20. Gas tank connecting part came loose, resulting in leaking gas.