1998 Ford Mustang Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang Convertible years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible. That ranks 5th out of 8 Mustang Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 36% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 27% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 9% | 90,050 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 9% | 155,720 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | 104,920 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% | 13,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Mustang Convertible recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford mustang convertible. The contact stated that the rear passenger seat belts malfunctioned and would not secure anyone sitting in the rear of the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and advised that he would need to purchase replacement seat belts for the vehicle. The…
We took our 1998 6 cylinder mustang in for an oil change. It has about 90,000 miles on it. We were told that it is leaking fuel and that it is a safety hazard. We now have to spend $1000 to replace the fuel rail, both valve gaskets, valve cover gaskets and fuel injector o rings. Plus a significant…
Passenger and rear seat belts stopped working....cannot pull them out. *tr
I was traveling home from work and was just starting to brake to make a right turn into my crescent when the vehicle started accelerating uncontrollably. I drove up onto the curb and took out two sections of fence and turned my wheel hard to avoid hitting a parked car, the acceleration finally…
I have a 98 ford mustang gt. The car is covered in the class action suit, but i found out about it 3 months after it expiried. (ford vs. Chamberlin). It's a major problem in all cars between 96-99. I'm sure you have more information on it. *nm
Other Ford Mustang Convertible years
← 1997 Mustang Convertible · 1999 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 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 Mustang Convertible | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 Mustang Convertible | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 Mustang Convertible | 14 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seat belts, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.