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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1996 Ford Mustang brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Ford Mustang Owner Comments

problem #6

Feb 052001

(reported on)

Mustang

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle needs new brakes and rotors.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #5

Nov 201997

Mustang

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving at approx 60 mph brakes went to floor, had to pump brakes in order to try to gain control. Steering column vibrates/all front end vibrates at about 55 mph. Dealer replaced front rotating arms on both sides in 1996, 3 weeks later defect reoccurred.

- Lilburn, GA, USA

problem #4

Aug 251997

Mustang

  • miles
Front end vibrates/shakes. In addition, brakes failed, pedal went all the way to the floor, almost caused an accident. In addition, emergency brake failed/steering assembly malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull in either direction.

- Lilbum, GA, USA

problem #3

Sep 091997

(reported on)

Mustang

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brakes are not working properly, to engage brakes driver has to push very hard on the pedal.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 161996

Mustang

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Rear exhaust pipe eroded two brake lines to the point of failure/leakage.

- Trenton, NJ, USA

problem #1

Jun 031996

Mustang

  • miles
Brakes squeal/grab when applied.

- Coatesville, PA, USA

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