MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford Mustang GT

● Typical for this model
1998 Ford Mustang GT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:07:05.416Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
53
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

85% of complaints

Complaints per year

1996: 32 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1998 53 1999: 36 complaints 2000: 64 complaints 2000 2001: 59 complaints 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 163 complaints 2006: 151 complaints 2006
1996: 32 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1997 1998: 53 complaints 1998 53 1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 64 complaints 2000 2001: 59 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 163 complaints 2005 2006: 151 complaints 2006
1996: 32 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1997 1998: 53 complaints 1998 53 1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 64 complaints 2000 2001: 59 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 163 complaints 2005 2006: 151 complaints 2006

1998: 53 complaints

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YearComplaints
199632
199723
199853
199936
200064
200159
200248
200351
200414
2005163
2006151

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

85% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and engine.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Intake manifold defects..

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-14

Vehicle speed control

4% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

FIREINJURY

Seat belts

4% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing retractor.

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Passenger seat belt failing extended and locked. Unusable

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-09

Visibility

2% · 1 report

Tires

2% · 1 report

Most commonly citing sidewall.

CRASH
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Road hugger rage tires, mfg. By kelly springfield, size 245/45/17, have developed substantial circumferential sidewall cracks on low mileage, high tread tires. Same cracks present in 3 of the 4 tires on the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-31

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 GT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 45 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1998 Ford Mustang GT reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Ford Mustang GT is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Mustang GT?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 85% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Mustang GT 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.