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1984 Ford MustangProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 1984 Ford Mustang, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints184 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem9Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 3, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Ford Mustang has problems

18 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
Electrical system93
Engine and engine cooling40
Steering31
Equipment20
Seat belts20
Vehicle speed control10
Visibility10
Interior lighting10
Power train10
2 other systems20

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

3 recalls

1984 Ford Mustang 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.

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 92V-063 · Apr 29, 1992 · 306,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THE TONGUE DETACHES FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING, THESAFETY BELT WOULD NOT ATTACH TO ITSELF, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURYTO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system

Recall 84V-119 · Oct 2, 1984 · 85,000 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1984 vs. every other Mustang 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 median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 Ford Mustang, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SEATBACK FAILUREEA86010 · closed Jul 28, 1989
    Led to recall 86V-082
  2. SAFETY BELT TONGUE BREAKSEA91003 · closed Apr 30, 1992
    Led to recall 92V-063
  3. STALLINGPE87028 · closed Jan 21, 1988
    No recall
  4. SEAT BELT LATCH ASSEMBLYPE88096 · closed Jan 3, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What Mustang owners report

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

VEHICLE HAS FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH DUE TO WIRING BEING CORRODED. THIS CAUSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO INTERACT, PERFORMING POORLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 8017302 · Aug 27, 2002
AFTER SHUTTING OFF, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FORT MYERS CITY FIRE DEPT., ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSE OF FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
Complaint 984479 · May 14, 1996
WHEN THIS CAR STALLS IT WILL FIRST NOT HOLD A STEADY IDLE. THERE ARE OTHER TIMES WHEN THIS CAR WILL BE WATING ATA A LIGHT AND THE IDLE WILLL KICK UP TO OVER 2000 RPM. WHEN THIS HAPPEND THE ENGINE WILL TRY TO ENGAGE AND THE CARE WILL LURCH FORWARD. THE STALLING PROBELM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE THE…
Complaint 756276 · Jan 1, 2002

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