1996 Ford Mustang ConvertibleProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford Mustang Convertible, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 8, 2018. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 Ford Mustang Convertible has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 Ford Mustang Convertible recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
What Mustang Convertible owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE '96 - WHILE HEADING HOME ME AND MY FAMILY WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD GOING ABOUT 50 MPH. IT WAS A CLEAR SUNNY DAY, 85 DEGREES OUTSIDE WITH NO CHANCE OF RAIN. WE HAD THE WINDOWS AND TOP UP AC GOING. MY FIANCE, THE DRIVER, STARTED SMELLING WATER COMING FROM THE VENTS AND…
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