MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford Mustang GT

● Typical for this model
1998 Ford Mustang GT
RENDERED 2026-09-16T07:02:45.436Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Mustang GT Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1996: 32 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1998 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
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%

85% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 45 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and engine.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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INTAKE MANIFOLD DEFECTS..

NHTSA ODI report, 20050614

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

FIRE INJURY
SEAT BELTS 4%

4% of complaints: seat belts — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor.

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PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILING EXTENDED AND LOCKED. UNUSABLE *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130909

VISIBILITY 2%

2% of complaints: visibility — 1 distinct report on file.

TIRES 2%

2% of complaints: tires — 1 distinct report on file, 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, 20030731

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 GT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1999 ● 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2006 ● 2000

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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 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.