Ford MUSTANG electrical problems
427 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
8,418 owner complaints analyzed
105 distinct recall campaigns
40,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1965 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 3,667 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
427 of 8,418 complaints match this topic (5.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 800061 · 1996-07-26 (July 26, 1996)
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED FOR SEVERAL. SOURCE ELECTRICAL
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Owner report 8017302 · 2002-08-27 (August 27, 2002)
VEHICLE HAS FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH DUE TO WIRING BEING CORRODED. THIS CAUSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO INTERACT, PERFORMING POORLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
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Owner report 984479 · 1996-05-14 (May 14, 1996)
AFTER SHUTTING OFF, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FORT MYERS CITY FIRE DEPT., ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSE OF FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
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Owner report 982850 · 1996-04-17 (April 17, 1996)
PARKED VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY, UNDERHOOD FIRE IGNITED; ALL WIRES MELTED DOWN; ACCORDING TO FIRE DEPT, COULD BE CAUSED BE ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
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Owner report 11486404 · 2022-09-26 (September 26, 2022)
The contact owns a 1986 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and he was able to continue driving in second gear. The vehicle then lost motive power and failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that due to an electrical failure, the spark plugs, distributor cap, ignition wires, and the ignition control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The con…
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11486404 at NHTSA ↗