1999 Ford Mustang Convertible
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 9 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2003 | 35 |
Known problem areas
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
3 of 9 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveline and clutch assembly.
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Intake manifold crack destroying engine. Cylinder head spark plug blow out. Heater core failure. Convertible top deteriorating. Fuel pump failure all less than…
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-06
Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system
Exterior lighting
2 of 9 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
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Complaint received via e-mail headlamp lenses on my 1999 Mustang v-6 have become so etched that they fail to properly illuminate for night operation.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-09
The headlamp lenses on my 1999 Mustang v-6 have become so etched that they fail to properly illuminate for night operation. I have 84,000 miles on the vehicle, but have never had a vehicle have headlamp lenses that degraded in this way.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-04
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 9 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and engine.
Seat belts
1 of 9 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing rear/other.
Parking brake
1 of 9 total reports mentions: parking brake.
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I am the owner of a 1999 Ford mustang, with a manual transmission, purchased in 2004. Last week, I parked my car on a local street, at a meter and went into church.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-10-01
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Ford Mustang Convertible — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1999 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 1999 Ford Mustang Convertible?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 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.