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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Ford Mustang steering problems

steering problem

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1996 Ford Mustang Owner Comments

problem #4

May 182002

Mustang

  • miles

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

At any speed steering wheel will shake and could cause loss in steering. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

- Hudson, FL, USA

problem #3

Jul 152000

Mustang

  • miles
I have had several reoccurring problems including 2 transmission failures. The transmission is an aod automatic, and it still doesn't shift correctly. If passing gear is engaged, then car's rpms shoot up and it shifts down to too low of a gear. I have replaced 2 water pumps that were leaking. I have replaced a sway bar that broke while driving down a flat road. There is a whinning sound that comes from either the pulleys or the crankshaft. In hot weather the car will act like it is running out of gas when accelerating even when the tank is full. The brakes are very poor even with new pads and the rotors resurfaced, they fade especially when braking must be done quickly or at higher speeds. There are also many rattles that come from various bady panels and the trunk when driving.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #2

Nov 201998

Mustang

  • miles
While driving the hydraulic brake booster failed causing the steering wheel to lock up and loss of control (accident), as a result the seat belt retractor broke.

- Davie, FL, USA

problem #1

Jul 071999

Mustang

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was driving vehicle & felt transmission slipping. Had returned to dealer who refused to repair it. Later had cruise control on & vehicle suddenly accelerated. Applied brakes shut it off, but did not stop it. Turned vehicle off & restarted it. Vehicle has no air bags. Vehicle had a 1998 front repair done, but no accident had happened.

- Daisy, FL, USA

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