1996 Ford Mustang Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang Convertible years
- Not enough data 8th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford Mustang Convertible. That ranks 8th out of 8 Mustang Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 25%), typically at around 141,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Ford Mustang Convertible 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 25% | 141,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 13% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 13% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 105,060 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Ford Mustang Convertible recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Ford Mustang Convertible.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Air bag light comes on it really scary it's been going since 05/1/2010 and today 02/08/2018
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…
Vibration on my 1996 mustang gt convertible between 60-80 mph took to dealer said i needed new tires before they could check could not afford the tires at that time got new tires and brought to dealer again and said it was out of warranty but was told earlier that it was covered under recall tried…
Inlet manifold coolant transfer passage on my 1996 ford mustang with 4.6l 2v failed. As this occurred at speed and resulted in obscured forward vision, it created some hazard - as well as the subsequent inconvenience of an immobile vehicle. This fault has been subject to class action in the usa…
Driving and made a turn, car went out of control as if a tire blew out spun and did 360 turn jumped a curb, smashed into a pole. Attempted to stop car and turn off ignition but car wouldn't stop until 3rd attempt! Attempted to start car back up yet car kept accelerating and revving even though car…
Other Ford Mustang Convertible years
← 1995 Mustang Convertible · 1997 Mustang Convertible →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Mustang Convertible | 35 | 0 |
| 2001 Mustang Convertible | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 Mustang Convertible | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 Mustang Convertible | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 Mustang Convertible | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 Mustang Convertible | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 Mustang Convertible | 14 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Mustang Convertible?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Mustang Convertible?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Ford Mustang Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mustang Convertible model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.