We found the following complaints for FORD MUSTANG (1986)
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The vehicle died on the road due to the igniton module. Please describe.
Ignition module failed, causing vehicle to stall.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
I read in my local newspaper that you are still trying to force ford to recall these vehicles.on your website i found numerous service bulletins including nhtsa item numbers:85891, 88320, 88321, 95709, 95716, 97188, sb006577, sb007982, sb024868.this has been going on for 15 years.could you give me an estimate when something might happen to have ford own up to their poor engineering.as emissions are also effected in addition to driver safety when this problem happens in the middle of the freeway, i am very concerned.i have spent over $1000 dollars and countless hours trying to cure something that i did not realize at the time was a known problem.thanks for providing this information on the internet.it is a valuable resource for the public.
Ignition module mounted on ditributor, $148.00 replacment cost.
The ignition switch( the one's recalled for 88-93 mustangs 96v071000 ) is failingintermittently, the engine will turn off without notice. Mine has been happening or many years now.the problem is getting worse, a couple of times a day. Someone please help to include this vehicle in the current recall(96v071000)after all it is the same part. Thanks a lot.
Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch, consumer smells a bad odor in the vehicle, the ignition switch is sticking.
The vehicle was parked and it started smoking from the ignition switch and then caught on fire.please describe.
The car was parked and it went up in flames due to the igniton switch.please describe.
While driving engine quit, and later the vehicle caught on fire underneath the hood. The fire department said it was an electrical fire. *ml
The contact owns a 1986 ford mustang. The contact stated that his vehicle was recalled. He tried to have thevehicle repaired for three years. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle since it would take two hours to repair it. The manufacturer advised the contact that the dealerships are independently owned and the contact should drive the vehicle to japan for assistance. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 48,000. The current mileage was not available.
Started driving vehicle up a hill and it wouldn't move forward. Consumerstated that they had to coast the vehicle backwards.consumer then noticed smoke. Raised the hood and then noticed that flames were coming out of the gear shaft.consumer put the flames out and has contacted the dealer.
Engine stalls when in idle mode when stopping vehicle or upon starting.engine will normally shake and then cut off; it will restart but may repeat the shut off again.
Engine just dies, all power gone, won't compression start, but will restart with clutch in.
The contact owns a 1986 ford mustang. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle for emission testing, the vehicle did not pass due to defective co2 sensors. The contact purchased the necessary parts for the repairs yet the dealer advised the catalyst system was brand new and would not need to be replaced. The vehicle was taken for emission testing one year later and again, the vehicle did not pass. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where the dealer altered the catalyst system. The manufacturer advised there was an unknown recall for the failure however they were not willing to honor the recall for unspecified reasons. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
Reporting a fade/discoloration of the headlight lens, which causes poor visibility when driving at night.dealer / manufacturer havenot beennotified at this time.consumer states other mid 1980 vehicles and other later vehicles have cloudy headlights as well when plastic is used.
While driving 25-30mph the vehicle had a frontal and rear impact in which the hatchback flew open,and the rear sitting occupant flew out of the hatchback.the occupant sustained many injuries. No prior problem with the hatchback assembly.
Vehicle was in park with emergency brake on, consumer heard a pop and tried to reach the foot brake, however could not reach it, consumer tried to jump out of vehicle, but it rolled into a mailbox causing passenger side door to trap consumer until someone was able to back vehicle up.
Consumer states that after parking the car approximately 20 minutes later the vehiicle jumped out of gear,hitting the consumer,causing her to break her leg.
Driver's side seat belt failed during collision resulting in neck and back pain. Mjs
Seat belts failed during collision resulting in injuries.
Seat belt buckle on drivers side fails to lock in place.
The driver's side seat belt does not lock, it appears to be locked, but in a sudden stop it would not restrain occupant.tt
Seat belt buckle broke. *sd
Drivers seat belt does not stay fastened.tt
2 issues (date and info is for the first described)heater core started to leak and steam poured our of heater vents. Very difficult to replace such a small part, 8 hours of work by a professional and 300 dollars. Had about 150,000 miles at the time. Issue 2: car was totaled in a wreck in early feb 2003 with 162,000 miles. Car fish talled on ice at 35 mph. Head on collision with a pole 3 feet high which resulted in a complete 380 spin extremly quick due to the current fish tailing. Minor injuries such as a scratch. Spin was so fast that the glasses i was wearing flew off into the back seat. This is more of a compliment than a complain due to the fact that it handles very well in such a collison. Model was an lx convertible. Convertible roof tore 3 ways during crash. Pictures available if needed.
2 issues (date and info is for the first described)heater core started to leak and steam poured our of heater vents. Very difficult to replace such a small part, 8 hours of work by a professional and 300 dollars. Had about 150,000 miles at the time. Issue 2: car was totaled in a wreck in early feb 2003 with 162,000 miles. Car fish talled on ice at 35 mph. Head on collision with a pole 3 feet high which resulted in a complete 380 spin extremly quick due to the current fish tailing. Minor injuries such as a scratch. Spin was so fast that the glasses i was wearing flew off into the back seat. This is more of a compliment than a complain due to the fact that it handles very well in such a collison. Model was an lx convertible. Convertible roof tore 3 ways during crash. Pictures available if needed.
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