MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford Mustang Convertible

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1998 Ford Mustang Convertible
RENDERED 2026-09-16T23:48:15.552Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Mustang Convertible Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2003: 35 complaints 2003
1998: 11 complaints
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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, 20060628

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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, 20050719

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Ford Mustang Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.