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”
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.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.