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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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 seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1996 Ford Mustang Owner Comments

problem #11

Aug 052003

Mustang

  • miles

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

Air bag deployed without prior warning.

- Las Cruces, NM, USA

problem #10

Aug 312002

Mustang

  • miles
While driving at 45 mph air bag deployed with out any reason, dealer and manufacturer has been notified.

- Monroe, GA, USA

problem #9

Aug 242001

Mustang

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 30 mph impact with a 1991, Chevrolet, Suburban. Upon impact, both air bags deployed but did not inflate. Vehicle at an independent shop for repairs. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Duson, LA, USA

problem #8

Sep 301999

(reported on)

Mustang

  • miles

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

Consumer was involved in 4O mph frontal collision in which the driver's door opened, and driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy. Please provide further informaton.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #7

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Mustang

  • miles
Consumer was involved in 40 mph frontal collision in which the driver's door opened, and driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #6

Jun 061998

Mustang

  • miles
Dealer did not warn my 4'11", 100lb wife of dangers of air bag due to her size. Dealer was aware of wife neck problem. The passenger required brain surgery following accident. Despite repeated attempts dealer will not respond.

- Pulga, CA, USA

problem #5

Aug 231998

(reported on)

Mustang

  • miles

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

Owner's wife (4' 11') sits close to the steering wheel. The air bag deploys during a crash and caused injuries.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 271997

(reported on)

Mustang

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No deployment of airbag in accident.

- La Mesa, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 141997

Mustang

  • miles
While driving at 45mph and braking and downshifting around a curved road, driver's and passenger's airbags deployed without warning, causing an accident.

- Fulton, MS, USA

problem #2

Mar 031997

Mustang

  • miles
Driving 30mph; started applying brakes when they locked up; vehicle went into other lane & hit another vehicle. Damaged driver's front; air bags did not deploy. Driver hit steering wheel; lost control of vehicle. Had vehicle towed to dealer & they took responsibility for repairs. Manufacturer won't honor warranty.

- Harriman, TX, USA

problem #1

Jun 181996

Mustang

  • miles
Airbag failed to deploy during an accident. Vehicle was traveling 40 mph prior to impact.

- Atlantic Cit, NJ, USA

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