1998 Ford Mustang Cobra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang Cobra years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Mustang Cobra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 40% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 32,801 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | 101,489 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Mustang Cobra recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Filler neck to tank gasket ripped and leaking fuel. Causes fuel to pour from the vehicle on left hand turns with full tank of fuel. High probability of an auto fire due to this condition. *tr
On august 07, 2005 i was driving down the interstate 85 in south carolina at 65 mph. My car suddenly made an abrupt turn to the side of the road at a 45 degree angle. The cause of the accident was that the tire suddenly deflated loosing it's bead with the wheel. The tire was a nitto nt555…
Approximately the second week of may while driving on a highway a loud hissing noise occurred and an immediate loss of pressure occurred . When stopped at a light the loud noise was evident. I brought the car to my mechanic and the discovery was a spark plug had detenaded in the engine . Spark plug…
My engine started clanking noises before it even had 100,000 kilometers on it, now the engine is toast at about 105,000 kilometers, i have been told by ford that i have spun the main bearing and will need a new engine,. This vehicle is babied, regular oil changes with pure synthetic oil, and…
Car will not start, starter solenoid clicks. Repeated attempts to start causes smoke to rise from the center console. Further investigation reveals the smoke is comming from the rubber boot where the metal parking break cable goes from the inside to the outside of the vehicle. The cable actually…
Other Ford Mustang Cobra years
← 1997 Mustang Cobra · 1999 Mustang Cobra →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mustang Cobra | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Mustang Cobra | 14 | 1 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 Mustang Cobra | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mustang Cobra model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.