1996 Ford Mustang GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang GT years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ford Mustang GT. That ranks 9th out of 11 Mustang GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (24 complaints, 75%), typically at around 89,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 32owner 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 GT 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 | 24 | 75% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 80,681 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 128,107 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Ford Mustang GT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Ford Mustang GT.
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.
Cracked intake manifold caused var to overheat. *tr
On my 1996 ford mustang gt with the 4.6l engine 3 spark plugs blew out of the engine. I took the car to the local ford dealer and they informed me that it was a problem that ford was aware of and that it would be $1,341.98 to repair the damage. I looked it up online and saw that ford blames the…
I had bought the car in 2008 and two months later the intake manifold(oem) developed a crack and has a result antifreeze was being burnt which caused a misfire on the 3rd cylinder and the check engine light then started to flash (indicated misfire) drove it home took it to the dealer and installed…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford mustang gt. While parked in the driveway, the vehicle caught fire underneath the hood. The front end of the vehicle up to the dashboard was destroyed. There were no injuries. Ford was notified and they stated that nothing could be done. The current and failure…
On 4/12/06 i was going westbound toward tacoma, i made a left turn into a highway divide to cross traffic to go to the doctors office. Traffic was heavy because of the time of day. So i decided to make a left hand turn and go another direction. I waited for traffic so i could proceed. I made a left…
Other Ford Mustang GT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mustang GT | 151 | 0 |
| 2005 Mustang GT | 163 | 0 |
| 2004 Mustang GT | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 Mustang GT | 51 | 0 |
| 2002 Mustang GT | 48 | 0 |
| 2001 Mustang GT | 59 | 0 |
| 2000 Mustang GT | 64 | 1 |
| 1999 Mustang GT | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 Mustang GT | 53 | 0 |
| 1997 Mustang GT | 23 | 0 |
| 1996 | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Mustang GT?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seat belts, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Mustang GT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Ford Mustang GT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mustang GT model years, the 1996 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.