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1999 Ford Mustang CobraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints140 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage28kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra has problems

14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension50
Seat belts30
Vehicle speed control20
Engine and engine cooling20
Power train10
Parking brake10
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1999 Ford Mustang Cobra recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Mustang Cobra year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mustang Cobra median. How we score

'97'98'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADDP05005 · closed Jan 4, 2006
    No recall
In owners' words

What Mustang Cobra owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING THE METAL PIECE HOLDING THE DRIVER SIDE SHOCK ABSORBER TORE AWAY FROM THE WALL IT WAS MOUNTED TO. THE PIECE THEN TORE INTO THE INNER WHEEL WELL CUTTING IT LIKE RIBBON. THE DAMAGE WAS APPARENTLY CAUSED BY HITTING A BUMP IN ROUGH ROAD BUT THERE WAS NO SINGLE HIT OF A LARGE POT HOLE.…
Complaint 10282193 · Aug 28, 2009 · 74,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD MUSTANG COBRA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED ONTO THE FRONT TIRE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LOCK NUT THAT HELD THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE ASSEMBLY DETACHED BECAUSE IT WAS IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED AND FELL OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE…
Complaint 10204538 · Oct 1, 2007 · 4,165 miles
CONSUMER PICKED VEHICLE UP AFTER NHTSA RECALL 01V121000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL #01S15 REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. DRIVING VEHICLE HOME CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER LETTING UP ON THE CLUTCH VEHICLE SWAYED LEFT AND RIGHT. DEALER WAS REFUSING TO FIX VEHICLE BECAUSE IT HAD NOTHING TO DO…
Complaint 895436 · Aug 29, 2001

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