MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford Mustang Convertible

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1998 Ford Mustang Convertible
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:05:49.158Z

Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 11 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2003: 35 complaints 2003
1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 11 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2003: 35 complaints 2003
1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 11 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2003: 35 complaints 2003

1998: 11 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199416
199514
19968
19979
199811
19999
200020
200117
200335

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

5 of 11 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing rear/other and webbing.

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and engine.

CRASH
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Dt*: the contact stated, the engine overheated due to cracks in the head gasket, causing the transmission to slip. There was an accident on 6/20/06 due to the transmission slippage. It was raining and the rate of speed was 30MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-06-28

Also filed under Power train

Vehicle speed control

1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Steering

1 of 11 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASH
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Dt: when making a right turn at a speed of about 20-25 MPH the steering wheel kept turning but the wheels were not moving. This was the first time anything like this happened. This caused the consumer to hit a parked car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-19

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head

Buy-smart checklist

1998 Ford Mustang Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 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.