1998 Ford Mustang parking brake problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the parking brake on the 1998 Ford Mustang — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle rolled down the drive way with the emergency brake on and in gear. It hit a house and totaled the vehicle. *ph recall#434000 *sc”
filed Mar 24, 2004
“Consumer has two ford mustangs, 1998 affected by recall 00v349000. Vehicle identification numbers are: [xxx] and [xxx]. Local dealership is unable to order the parts from manufacturer to correct the defect until december of 2001. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak information…”
filed Aug 22, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONSCampaign 00V349000 · Oct 30, 2000
Parking Brake problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 Mustang | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 Mustang | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 Mustang | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 Mustang | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 Mustang | 26 | 8% |
| 1999 Mustang | 21 | 10% |
| 1997 Mustang | 15 | 9% |
| 1996 Mustang | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.