1995 Ford Mustang Convertible
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
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None on file
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Complaints per year
1995: 14 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2003 | 35 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
8 of 14 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and fan.
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Head gasket failure...after taking my 95 mustang to 3 different Ford dealerships over the past 4 years trying to resolve a check eng. Light problem and a motor problem I was told it was just bad gas...
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-30
Air bags
3 of 14 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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My daughter was traveling at the speed of 40 MPH when her var left road and centered a pine tree and the air bags didn't deployed..I got the 1995 Ford mustang 2 months to the date..
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-02
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 Ford Mustang Convertible. The contact stopped at a traffic light and both frontal air bags deployed unexpectedly in his face. There was no crash or impact at the time of the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-05-11
Vehicle was going 40-45MPH and started hydroplaning. Vehice skidded out of control and hit head-on into a brick wall. Airbags didn't deploy. Consumer spoke with Ford, and was referred to contact NHTSA for airbag rating.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-10-15
Structure
2 of 14 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Service brakes
1 of 14 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Suffered complete brake failure, pedal went to the floor approaching traffic at a red light. I had to jump the curbs and drive off the road to avoid a collision with the stopped cars.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-12-22
Exterior lighting
1 of 14 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
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The headlight/taillight/dash light switch burns up and needs to be replaced!
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-21
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1995 Ford Mustang Convertible — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1995 Ford Mustang Convertible reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Mustang Convertible?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Mustang Convertible have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.