1996 Ford Mustang GT engine problems
The 1996 Ford Mustang GT has 25 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 76% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
25
Engine complaints
76%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD MUSTANG GT. WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE UP TO THE DASHBOARD WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. FORD WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1996 Ford Mustang GT have?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 1996 Ford Mustang GT engine — 76% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.