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1996 Ford Mustang transmission problems

The 1996 Ford Mustang has 28 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

28

Transmission complaints

9%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

What owners report

CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND UPON ACCELERATION THE REAR AXLE SEPARATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN THE AXLE SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. *AK

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 30, 1997 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 1996 Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 1996 Ford Mustang transmission — 9% 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.