1999 Ford Mustang Cobra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang Cobra years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra. That is the most of any Mustang Cobra model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (5 complaints, 36%), typically at around 28,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 36% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 21% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 14% | 46,150 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 14% | 64,400 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 41,800 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford Mustang Cobra recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the ball joint assembly in the rear knuckle, where the lower control arm attaches, is displaced longitudinally from its installed position, it can cause higher stress levels in the knuckle casting. If this occurs, the casting could fracture, allowing the corner of the vehicle to drop, and the lower control arm could contact the inside of the rear wheel.
Risk: In some cases, directional control of the vehicle could be reduced.
Fix: Dealers will replace both rear suspension knuckles. Owner notification began april 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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.
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…
High idle speed after using the cruise control on 5.11.2008. The problem has been on-going without the use of the cruise control. The cruise control cable was soon detached and the condition disappeared. The idle is now fine,but cannot use the cruise control because the condition will return. The…
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…
Dt*: the contact stated the passenger's side seat belt retractor will not pull out. The vehicle was taken to the dealership which determined the seat belt retractor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer has been alerted, no repairs were made.
A spark plug blew in my 99 mustang cobra. It only has 41,800 miles. The spark plugs were last changed 3 years ago. I have not had it repaired yet. The threads are stripped and the ignition coil was destroyed. I bought a new ignition coil at an auto parts store. *nm
Other Ford Mustang Cobra years
← 1998 Mustang Cobra · 2000 Mustang Cobra →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mustang Cobra | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 14 | 1 |
| 1998 Mustang Cobra | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 Mustang Cobra | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra?
Owners most often report suspension, seat belts, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.