1998 Ford MUSTANG Recalls

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The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 1998 MUSTANG take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

  1. Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
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Recent 1998 MUSTANG Recalls

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1998 FORD MUSTANG

    • Recall Announced MAY 11 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #09E025000
    • Number Affected 42,540

    Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

    Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

    Fix: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1998 FORD MUSTANG

    • Recall Announced APRIL 07 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #09E012000
    • Number Affected 16,270

    Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

    Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

    Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1998 FORD MUSTANG

    • Recall Announced AUGUST 11 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #08E050000
    • Number Affected 1,921

    Summary: K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."

    Consequence: Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

    Fix: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E050000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1998 FORD MUSTANG

    • Recall Announced JULY 17 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #06E064000
    • Number Affected 4,029

    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.

    Consequence: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

    Fix: 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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E064000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1998 FORD MUSTANG

    • Recall Announced JUNE 29 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #06E060000
    • Number Affected 87,745

    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."

    Consequence: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash

    Fix: 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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E060000 »

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 1998 FORD MUSTANG

    • Recall Announced JUNE 13 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #06E056000
    • Number Affected 58,640

    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.

    Consequence: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

    Fix: 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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E056000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1998 FORD MUSTANG

    • Recall Announced MAY 24 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #06E049000
    • Number Affected 27,176

    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.

    Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

    Fix: 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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E049000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1998 FORD MUSTANG

    • Recall Announced MARCH 23 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #06E026000
    • Number Affected 61,944

    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.

    Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

    Fix: 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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E026000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1998 FORD MUSTANG

    • Recall Announced MARCH 21 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #06E025000
    • Number Affected 1,450

    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."

    Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

    Fix: 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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E025000 »

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1998 FORD MUSTANG

    • Recall Announced MARCH 13 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #06E023000
    • Number Affected 292,000

    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."

    Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

    Fix: 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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E023000 »

  • PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Recall for 1998 FORD MUSTANG

    • Recall Announced OCTOBER 30 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #00V349000
    • Number Affected 434,000

    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.

    Consequence: This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

    Fix: 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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V349000 »

  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall for 1998 FORD MUSTANG

    • Recall Announced MARCH 30 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #99V062001
    • Number Affected 898,739

    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.

    Consequence: If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V062001 »

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Recall for 1998 FORD MUSTANG

    • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 24 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #97V216000
    • Number Affected 8,000

    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).

    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.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel rail on these vehicles.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V216000 »

  • STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR Recall for 1998 FORD MUSTANG

    • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 30 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #97V165000
    • Number Affected 2,250

    Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles and mini-vans. The rack and pinion steering gears may have damaged input shaft bearings.

    Consequence: This condition can increase steering efforts, affecting steering control.

    Fix: 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.

    For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V165000 »

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