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1994 Ford Mustang ConvertibleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Mustang Convertible, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints161 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage79kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 25, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Ford Mustang Convertible has problems

16 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
Engine and engine cooling60
Electrical system30
Visibility20
Power train20
Steering20
Tires10
Air bags11
Suspension10
Exterior lighting10
1 other systems10

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

0 recalls

1994 Ford Mustang Convertible recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Mustang Convertible 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 Convertible median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Mustang Convertible owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FAILED HEAD GASKET ON 1994 MUSTANG WITH APPROX. 79,000 MILES. THE DEALER IS TELLING ME THAT IT COULD COST ME UPWARDS OF $2500-3000 DOLLARS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. I'M DISCOVERING THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL SIMILAR COMPLAINTS WITH FORD ON THIS MATTER AND I BELIEVE THEY SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO CORRECT…
Complaint 10147871 · Jan 16, 2006 · 79,145 miles
I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE FROM CENTURY FORD IN ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND (718 ROCKVILLE PIKE) IN 2002.HEY INDICATED THE MILIEAGE ON THE CAR (94 MUSTANG) WAS 59,120. MY MECHANIC INSPECTED IT LATER AND SUSPECTED THERE WAS A POSSIBLE ROLLBACK OF 20,000.*AK HE INDICATED THE DIGITS ON THE ODOMETER DID NOT…
Complaint 10052574 · Jan 7, 2004
I HAVE A 1994 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE WITH 3.8L V6. DESPITE USING THE BEST MOTOR OIL AND REGULAR SERVICE, THE HEAD GASKET FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 78,500 MI. AND THIS CAUSED A RAPID ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. SUBSEQUENTLY, I LEARNED THAT PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE IS SO COMMON TO FORD 3.8L V6S…
Complaint 10039379 · Sep 23, 2003 · 78,500 miles

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