1998 Ford Mustang GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang GT years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Mustang GT. That ranks 5th out of 11 Mustang GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (44 complaints, 83%), typically at around 82,995 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 53owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 44 | 83% | 82,995 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 57,850 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 138,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Mustang GT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
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.
Passenger seat belt failing extended and locked. Unusable *tr
The plastic intake manifold cracked and leaked coolant onto the engine and other related components. Car died on freeway. The plastic intake manifold cracks. The coolant will leak onto the top of the block and then down the back of the engine. This intake design is a known defect by ford. Below is…
While driving on the interstate at 65mph, the intake manifold cracked, spraying coolant and steam from the hot engine out the back of the hood. This covered the windshield, causing me to lose all visibility. This is very dangerous, had there been something in front of me, i would have caused an…
Intake manifold failure on 1998 ford mustang gt / 4.6l / 2v per class action suit us district court / northern district of california. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford mustang gt. Approximately fifteen minutes after parking and exiting the vehicle, the engine compartment became engulfed in flames. The vehicle was destroyed. There was damage to another vehicle and to a neighboring home; however, the contact did not know the extent…
Other Ford Mustang GT years
← 1997 Mustang GT · 1999 Mustang GT →
| 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 | 53 | 0 |
| 1997 Mustang GT | 23 | 0 |
| 1996 Mustang GT | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Mustang GT?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seat belts, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 44 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Mustang GT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.