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6.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,000 miles

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1997 Ford Mustang suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Ford Mustang Owner Comments

problem #3

Feb 112005

Mustang 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles

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

My 1997 Mustang convertible GT, vibrates at speeds of about 60-65 mph. Though the problem has existed for some time, after placing new tires on the vehicle (last week) I decided to do more research and found technical service bulletins consistent with my vehicle's problem.

- Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

Oct 141997

Mustang

  • miles
Suspension pulls to the left. Transmission would not go into reverse or grinds. Engine loses power with engine light on. Brakes pads on left side metal to metal. Second brake job. All problems still existas.

- Terrytown, LA, USA

problem #1

Aug 291998

Mustang

  • miles
@ 7000 miles the transmission assembly went out & had to be replaced. At 14000 miles front end misaligned, needed 2 new front tires & alignment, @ 21000 miles drivers window quit, @ 21797 brakes began grinding needed replacement pads, @ 21000 miles engine started spark knocking & continues to date. 5 attempts to correct not corrected.@27,462 miles dealer decarboned engine & again 300 miles later. Still spark knocking. Begining lemon law processes 3/28/99.( dot number: )

- Altamonte Springs, FL, USA

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