1996 Ford Mustang suspension problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Ford Mustang — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford mustang. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became resistant and loss power steering assist. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the roadway where it was towed to a local repair shop. The independent mechanic made repairs to the front…”
filed Apr 27, 2010
“Dt*: the contact stated the coil springs failed three separate times on the vehicle. The first time the rear springs broke. The second time the front springs broke. This last time while the contact's daughter was driving 55 mph, the rear springs broke. The vehicle was able to be driven to the…”
filed Mar 8, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Mustang | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 Mustang | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Mustang | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Mustang | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 Mustang | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 Mustang | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 Mustang | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 Mustang | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.