1976 FORD MUSTANG — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1976 FORD MUSTANG
The 1976 FORD MUSTANG has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemignitionmodule (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1976 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1976 FORD MUSTANG, potentially affecting up to 460,764 vehicles.
Recall 81V003000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| 81,807 vehicles affected
Defect: THE SEVEN-BLADE ENGINE COOLING FAN IS SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING DURING NORMAL OPERATION. PORTIONS OF THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEFECTIVE FANS WILL BE REPLACED WITH FANS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 76V170000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 372,584 vehicles affected
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1976 FORD MUSTANG
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1976 FORD MUSTANG. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THERE IS A SPARK PLUG UNDER HOOD THAT SHOULD NOT BE THERE. BUT MECHANIC PUT INSPECTION STICKER ON VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDTIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
THE SHOULDER HARNESS DOES NOT LATCH BECAUSE OF THE WAY THAT THE BUCKLE IS PLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Safety Rating for the 1976 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1976 FORD MUSTANG in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1976 FORD MUSTANG
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1976 FORD MUSTANG
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD MUSTANG
- 1971 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1972 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1973 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1974 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1975 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1976 FORD MUSTANG (current)
- 1977 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1978 FORD MUSTANG — 10 complaints
- 1979 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1980 FORD MUSTANG — 8 complaints
- 1981 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
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