1965 FORD MUSTANG — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1965 FORD MUSTANG
The 1965 FORD MUSTANG has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1965 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1965 FORD MUSTANG, potentially affecting up to 598 vehicles.
Recall 19E011000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
| 598 vehicles affected
Defect: Drake Automotive Group, LLC (Drake) is recalling certain Scott Drake left and right wheel spindles, part numbers C5ZZ-3106-L, C5ZZ-3105-R, C70Z-3106-L, C70Z-3105-R sold for use on 1965-1966 Ford Mustang V8s and 1967-1969 Ford Mustangs (all vehicles with drums). The spindle may fail resulting in the wheel and tire detaching from the vehicle's steering system.
Consequence: Spindle failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Drake Automotive Group, LLC will notify owners and will replace all of the recalled units, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2019. Owners may contact Drake automotive at 1-800-999-0289.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1965 FORD MUSTANG
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1965 FORD MUSTANG. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1965 FORD MUSTANG STALLED DURING RAINY EVENING AND CAME TO A STOP. VEHICLE WAS THEN HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MUSTANG EXPLODED AND INCINERATED THE DRIVER.
1965 FORD MUSTANG STALLED DURING RAINY EVENING AND CAME TO A STOP. VEHICLE WAS THEN HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MUSTANG EXPLODED AND INCINERATED THE DRIVER.
1965 FORD MUSTANG STALLED DURING RAINY EVENING AND CAME TO A STOP. VEHICLE WAS THEN HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MUSTANG EXPLODED AND INCINERATED THE DRIVER.
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE OWNER HEARD A BIG "BANG" NOISE COMING FROM THE CAR. A MICHELIN REGAL SPORT TIRE BLEWOUT WITH OUT ANY REASON. *AK THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT. (TIRE MODEL/REGAL SPORT CHALLENGER) *SCC *JB
TIRE ONLY HAD 5-6000 MILES USE, ENTIRE TRED AREA DETACHED AS DONUT WRAPPED AROUND AXLE AND DAMAGED FENDER .*AK (TIRESIZE: P185/75SR1)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P185/75SR1 )
Safety Rating for the 1965 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1965 FORD MUSTANG in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1965 FORD MUSTANG
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1965 FORD MUSTANG
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD MUSTANG
- 1965 FORD MUSTANG (current)
- 1966 FORD MUSTANG — 5 complaints
- 1967 FORD MUSTANG — 3 complaints
- 1968 FORD MUSTANG — 1 complaint
- 1969 FORD MUSTANG — 3 complaints
- 1970 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
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