1992 Ford Mustang electrical system problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1992 Ford Mustang — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford mustang. The contact stated that he experienced difficulty in turning the key in the ignition on multiple occasions. There was an abnormal clicking noise that was heard when attempting to start the vehicle in addition to the vehicle stalling sporadically. The…”
filed Apr 3, 2014
“Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was at an independent repair shop for a short circuit with the ignition switch, the contact was informed of an existing recall for this defect. There was a nhtsa recall #96v071000, regarding the electrical system:ignition. The vehicle was not included in…”
filed Aug 4, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999
Electrical System problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 32 | 44% |
| 2022 Mustang | 7 | 14% |
| 2021 Mustang | 6 | 11% |
| 2020 Mustang | 24 | 21% |
| 2019 Mustang | 31 | 22% |
| 2018 Mustang | 30 | 16% |
| 2017 Mustang | 34 | 13% |
| 2016 Mustang | 71 | 19% |
| 2015 Mustang | 66 | 15% |
| 2014 Mustang | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 Mustang | 18 | 7% |
| 2012 Mustang | 21 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Ford Mustang
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.