
1998 FORD MUSTANG Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E064000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUL 17, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected |
MUSTANG |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
4029
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUL 17, 2006
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4029
Model Affected
1998 FORD MUSTANG
1998 Ford Mustang Defect Summary:
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Defect Consequence:
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4029
Notes:
TRADESONIC

1998 FORD MUSTANG Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E023000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 13, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Model Affected |
MUSTANG |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
292000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 13, 2006
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
292000
Model Affected
1998 FORD MUSTANG
1998 Ford Mustang Defect Summary:
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.¿
Defect Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
292000
Notes:
ANZO USA, INC.

1998 FORD MUSTANG Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E025000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 21, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Model Affected |
MUSTANG |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
1450
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 21, 2006
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1450
Model Affected
1998 FORD MUSTANG
1998 Ford Mustang Defect Summary:
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, ¿LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.¿
Defect Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1450
Notes:
POLI-AUTO, INC.

1998 FORD MUSTANG Recall ID from NHTSA: 97V165000
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 30, 1997 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR |
| Model Affected |
MUSTANG |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
2250
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
SEP 30, 1997
Vehicle Component:
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
2250
Model Affected
1998 FORD MUSTANG
1998 Ford Mustang Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI-VANS. THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE DAMAGED INPUT SHAFT BEARINGS.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE STEERING EFFORTS, AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THOSE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLIES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. THE DATE CODES FOR WINDSTAR MODEL VEHICLES ARE 97JB09 OR 97JC08; THE DATE CODES FOR MUSTANG MODEL VEHICLES ARE 97J09B OR 97J08B.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
2250
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

1998 FORD MUSTANG Recall ID from NHTSA: 00V349000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 30, 2000 |
| Vehicle Component: |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL |
| Model Affected |
MUSTANG |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
434000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 30, 2000
Vehicle Component:
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
434000
Model Affected
1998 FORD MUSTANG
1998 Ford Mustang Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. IF A VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE NOT FULLY APPLIED AND NOT IN FIRST GEAR, AS DIRECTED IN THE OWNER GUIDE, AND THE SELF ADJUSTMENT PAWL SUBSEQUENTLY SKIPS ONE OR TWO TEETH, THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE ON SOME GRADES.
Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL AND INSTALL A PLATE OR OVER-BRACKET TO THE CONTROL TO LOCK THE SELF ADJUST MECHANISM IN POSITION FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENT.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
434000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 00S37

1998 FORD MUSTANG Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E056000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 13, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected |
MUSTANG |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
58640
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 13, 2006
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
58640
Model Affected
1998 FORD MUSTANG
1998 Ford Mustang Defect Summary:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Defect Consequence:
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
58640
Notes:
UFI FILTERS USA

1998 FORD MUSTANG Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E060000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 29, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected |
MUSTANG |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
87745
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 29, 2006
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
87745
Model Affected
1998 FORD MUSTANG
1998 Ford Mustang Defect Summary:
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, ¿LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.¿
Defect Consequence:
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy:
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
87745
Notes:
AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC

1998 FORD MUSTANG Recall ID from NHTSA: 97V216000
| Auto Recall Date: |
NOV 24, 1997 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Model Affected |
MUSTANG |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
8000
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
NOV 24, 1997
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
8000
Model Affected
1998 FORD MUSTANG
1998 Ford Mustang Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAS MISSING OR INADEQUATE BRAZE JOINTS BETWEEN THE FUEL RAIL BODY AND THE FUEL RAIL MOUNTING BRACKET(S).
Defect Consequence:
IF THE BRACKET SEPARATES FROM THE RAIL, THE RAIL CAN LIFT ONE OR MORE OF THE INJECTORS, AND FUEL LEAKAGE WILL RESULT. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ON THESE VEHICLES.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
8000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

1998 FORD MUSTANG Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E026000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 23, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected |
MUSTANG |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
61944
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 23, 2006
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
61944
Model Affected
1998 FORD MUSTANG
1998 Ford Mustang Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Defect Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
61944
Notes:
PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

1998 FORD MUSTANG Recall ID from NHTSA: 99V062001
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 30, 1999 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected |
MUSTANG |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
898739
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 30, 1999
Vehicle Component:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
898739
Model Affected
1998 FORD MUSTANG
1998 Ford Mustang Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE OR 4-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (OVER 8,500 LBS.) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.
Defect Consequence:
IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
898739
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 99S09

1998 FORD MUSTANG Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E049000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected |
MUSTANG |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
27176
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 24, 2006
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
27176
Model Affected
1998 FORD MUSTANG
1998 Ford Mustang Defect Summary:
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Defect Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
27176
Notes:
CK MOTORSPORT, INC.