MYRModel Year Report

1984 Ford Mustang

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1984 Ford Mustang
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:19.418Z

Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
18

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 4 complaints 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 18 complaints 1984 18 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 30 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 108 complaints 1989: 111 complaints 1990: 87 complaints 1991: 78 complaints 1992: 70 complaints 1992 1993: 102 complaints 1994: 368 complaints 1995: 603 complaints 1996: 246 complaints 1997: 176 complaints 1998: 236 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 311 complaints 2001: 173 complaints 2002: 118 complaints 2003: 145 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2004 2005: 705 complaints 2006: 423 complaints 2007: 615 complaints 2008: 347 complaints 2009: 181 complaints 2010: 261 complaints 2010 2011: 466 complaints 2012: 469 complaints 2013: 271 complaints 2014: 359 complaints 2015: 439 complaints 2016: 379 complaints 2016 2017: 268 complaints 2018: 196 complaints 2019: 152 complaints 2020: 122 complaints 2021: 55 complaints 2022: 50 complaints 2022 2023: 15 complaints 2024: 85 complaints 2025: 20 complaints 2026: 8 complaints
1980: 4 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 18 complaints 1984 18 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 30 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 108 complaints 1989: 111 complaints 1989 1990: 87 complaints 1991: 78 complaints 1992: 70 complaints 1992 1993: 102 complaints 1994: 368 complaints 1995: 603 complaints 1995 1996: 246 complaints 1997: 176 complaints 1998: 236 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 311 complaints 2001: 173 complaints 2001 2002: 118 complaints 2003: 145 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2004 2005: 705 complaints 2006: 423 complaints 2007: 615 complaints 2007 2008: 347 complaints 2009: 181 complaints 2010: 261 complaints 2010 2011: 466 complaints 2012: 469 complaints 2013: 271 complaints 2013 2014: 359 complaints 2015: 439 complaints 2016: 379 complaints 2016 2017: 268 complaints 2018: 196 complaints 2019: 152 complaints 2019 2020: 122 complaints 2021: 55 complaints 2022: 50 complaints 2022 2023: 15 complaints 2024: 85 complaints 2025: 20 complaints 2025 2026: 8 complaints
1980: 4 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 18 complaints 1984 18 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 30 complaints 1986 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 108 complaints 1988 1989: 111 complaints 1990: 87 complaints 1990 1991: 78 complaints 1992: 70 complaints 1992 1993: 102 complaints 1994: 368 complaints 1994 1995: 603 complaints 1996: 246 complaints 1996 1997: 176 complaints 1998: 236 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 311 complaints 2000 2001: 173 complaints 2002: 118 complaints 2002 2003: 145 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2004 2005: 705 complaints 2006: 423 complaints 2006 2007: 615 complaints 2008: 347 complaints 2008 2009: 181 complaints 2010: 261 complaints 2010 2011: 466 complaints 2012: 469 complaints 2012 2013: 271 complaints 2014: 359 complaints 2014 2015: 439 complaints 2016: 379 complaints 2016 2017: 268 complaints 2018: 196 complaints 2018 2019: 152 complaints 2020: 122 complaints 2020 2021: 55 complaints 2022: 50 complaints 2022 2023: 15 complaints 2024: 85 complaints 2024 2025: 20 complaints 2026: 8 complaints 2026

1984: 18 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19804
19810
19821
19835
198418
198516
198630
198738
1988108
1989111
199087
199178
199270
1993102
1994368
1995603
1996246
1997176
1998236
1999213
2000311
2001173
2002118
2003145
2004116
2005705
2006423
2007615
2008347
2009181
2010261
2011466
2012469
2013271
2014359
2015439
2016379
2017268
2018196
2019152
2020122
202155
202250
202315
202485
202520
20268

Known problem areas

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

11 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
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After shutting off, vehicle caught on fire. Fort myers city fire dept., electrical failure cause of fire. Please describe details.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-14

Interior compartment fire while driving the vehicle, fire originated inside the dashboard.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-18

Vehicle has faulty ignition switch due to wiring being corroded. This caused electrical system to interact, performing poorly. Please describe details.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-27

Engine and engine cooling

6 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

Steering

3 of 18 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and pump.

FIRE

Seat belts

2 of 18 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.

Equipment

2 of 18 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    1983-12-22Seat belts83V134000 The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. The attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal…

    Remedy: Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1984-12-03Fuel system, gasoline84V119000 The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.

    Remedy: The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1986-03-26Engineering analysisClosed 1989-07-28 Seatback failure
  4. I
    1987-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-21 Stalling
  5. I
    1988-08-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-01-03 Seat belt latch assembly
  6. I
    1990-10-29Engineering analysisClosed 1992-04-30 Safety belt tongue breaks
  7. R
    1992-09-29Seat belts92V063000 The plastic sleeve in the front safety belt tongue assembly which retains the lock bar can deteriorate from prolonged exposure to sunlight and become displaced, causing the tongue to detach from the…

    Remedy: Ford will repair the safety belts experiencing this condition regardless of vehicle age or condition.

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    2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Ford Mustang — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 83V134000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 84V119000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 92V063000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 1984 Ford Mustang 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 1984 Ford Mustang?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Ford Mustang have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.