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1991 Ford Mustang

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 1991 Ford Mustang do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 81.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 16 of 77 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

5 crash reports22 fire reports2 injury reports

Power Train complaints

9 reports
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80,000 miles · Mar 21, 2006
Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT THREE TIMES IN THIS CAR. THE FIRST TIME IT HAD 20000 MILES ON IT AND UNDER WARRANTY AND THE DEALER SENT IT TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP WHO REBUILT IT. ONE YEAR LATER IT WENT OUT AGAIN. THE DEALER WOULD NOT COVER FORD WOULD NOT COVER. I GOT STUCK REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF POCKET. NOW THE TRA…

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THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT THREE TIMES IN THIS CAR. THE FIRST TIME IT HAD 20000 MILES ON IT AND UNDER WARRANTY AND THE DEALER SENT IT TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP WHO REBUILT IT. ONE YEAR LATER IT WENT OUT AGAIN. THE DEALER WOULD NOT COVER FORD WOULD NOT COVER. I GOT STUCK REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF POCKET. NOW THE TRANSMISSION WENT AGAIN. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10153329

133,000 miles · Aug 12, 2003
Power Train

I HAVE 1991 FORD MUSTANG WITH A NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 91V048000. FORD IS TELLING ME THAT THIERE IS NO SUCH RECALL IN THERE DATA BASE AND THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. THIS IS A BIG SAFTY ISSUE FOR ME CONSIDERING MY WIFE AND KIDS RIDE IN THIS CAR. I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS IS A VALID RECALL AND IF FORD IS NOT RESPONSIBLE TO REPAIR IT, THEN…

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I HAVE 1991 FORD MUSTANG WITH A NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 91V048000. FORD IS TELLING ME THAT THIERE IS NO SUCH RECALL IN THERE DATA BASE AND THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. THIS IS A BIG SAFTY ISSUE FOR ME CONSIDERING MY WIFE AND KIDS RIDE IN THIS CAR. I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS IS A VALID RECALL AND IF FORD IS NOT RESPONSIBLE TO REPAIR IT, THEN WHO?*AK

NHTSA ODI #10032662

Mileage unknown · Oct 31, 2002
Power Train

THE SPEEDOMETER BOUNCES AROUND NOT STAYING A SPEED DRIVEN. THE CABLE AND THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURED BEFORE AND WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. TS

NHTSA ODI #8021998

Mileage unknown · Feb 19, 2001
Electrical SystemPower Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #741130

Mileage unknown · Jan 19, 2001
Power Train

DRIVER NOTICED THAT GEARS WERE DIFFICULT TO CHANGE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE REPAIRED AND TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY REPLACED.*AK

NHTSA ODI #878591

Mileage unknown · Sep 30, 1999
Power Train

VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO 4TH GEAR BECAUSE A PLASTIC FITTING BROKE WHICH FEEDS OIL TO THE TRANSMISSION. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE NEEDS REBUILT TRANSMISSION. *AK

NHTSA ODI #849595

Mileage unknown · Feb 26, 1997
Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, GOING ABOUT (5) OR (10) MPH, THE REAR AXLE BROKE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. WAITING FOR INSURANCE COMPANY TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #809419

Mileage unknown · Dec 11, 1996
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainSuspension

FRONT SHOCKS FAILED.

NHTSA ODI #512550

Mileage unknown · Nov 3, 1995
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH AT 3RD AND UPSHIFTING TO FOURTH GEAR, THROTTLE GOT STUCK, COULD NOT GET VEHICLE STOPPED. TT

NHTSA ODI #974518

Official recalls

2

96V071000 · Electrical System:ignition

Apr 25, 1996

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

91V048000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Mar 18, 1991

THE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A PARK CAM WITH INADEQUATE SURFACE HARDNESS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO PARK DISENGAGEMENT OR NO PARK ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF PARK IS NOT ENGAGED AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS OFF, AVEHICLE ROLL-AWAY COULD RESULT.

Remedy: REPLACE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

2

PE94010 · Fuel Line Routing

Opened Feb 2, 1994 · Closed Apr 19, 1994

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

There is no summary currently available

PE91137 · Hood Latch Failures

Opened Oct 9, 1991 · Closed Feb 27, 1992

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure

There is no summary currently available