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1994–2003 · 9 model years

Ford Mustang Convertible recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 139 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200335 complaints
Most recalls20030 recalls
Crashes reported13in owner complaints
Injuries reported80 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0102030401994: 16 complaints, 0 recalls1995: 14 complaints, 0 recalls1996: 8 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 9 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 11 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 9 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 20 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 17 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 35 complaints, 0 recalls199419951996199719981999200020012003
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2003 Mustang Convertible——0350010
2001 Mustang Convertible——0174010
2000 Mustang Convertible——0201300
1999 Mustang Convertible——091000
1998 Mustang Convertible——0113010
1997 Mustang Convertible——091100
1996 Mustang Convertible——081010
1995 Mustang Convertible——0142030
1994 Mustang Convertible——0160010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling40
  • Structure14
  • Electrical system11
  • Air bags11
  • Seat belts11
  • Suspension10
  • Power train9
  • Fuel system, gasoline8