1984 FORD MUSTANG — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
35
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1984 FORD MUSTANG
The 1984 FORD MUSTANG has received a total of 35 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (4 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionmodule (3 complaints), and Electrical Systemignitionswitch (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1984 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1984 FORD MUSTANG, potentially affecting up to 955,000 vehicles.
Recall 07E064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 34,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
View full details →Recall 92V063000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 306,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE PLASTIC SLEEVE IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT TONGUE ASSEMBLY WHICH RETAINS THE LOCK BAR CAN DETERIORATE FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT AND BECOME DISPLACED, CAUSING THE TONGUE TO DETACH FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING.
Consequence: IF THE TONGUE DETACHES FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING, THESAFETY BELT WOULD NOT ATTACH TO ITSELF, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURYTO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FORD WILL REPAIR THE SAFETY BELTS EXPERIENCING THIS CONDITION REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE AGE OR CONDITION.
View full details →Recall 84V119000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
| 85,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 83V134000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 530,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1984 FORD MUSTANG
35 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1984 FORD MUSTANG. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 FORD MUSTANG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN ALIGNMENT AND THEY STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY AND MADE THE REPAIR. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT OF MOVEMENT. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW THE NAME OF THE MANUFACTURER OF THE RACK AND PINION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 FORD MUSTANG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN ALIGNMENT AND THEY STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY AND MADE THE REPAIR. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT OF MOVEMENT. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW THE NAME OF THE MANUFACTURER OF THE RACK AND PINION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
FULDA TIRES-CARAT 195/60R15. DOT PJRBYFKR0803. DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. OWNER STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED BRAND NEW, AND THERE WAS ONLY 500 MILES OF TREAD WEAR WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT. *AK
VEHICLE HAS FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH DUE TO WIRING BEING CORRODED. THIS CAUSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO INTERACT, PERFORMING POORLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE HAS FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH DUE TO WIRING BEING CORRODED. THIS CAUSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO INTERACT, PERFORMING POORLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1984 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1984 FORD MUSTANG in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1984 FORD MUSTANG
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1984 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1984 FORD MUSTANG.
Other Model Years of the FORD MUSTANG
- 1979 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1980 FORD MUSTANG — 8 complaints
- 1981 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1982 FORD MUSTANG — 1 complaint
- 1983 FORD MUSTANG — 5 complaints
- 1984 FORD MUSTANG (current)
- 1985 FORD MUSTANG — 22 complaints
- 1986 FORD MUSTANG — 32 complaints
- 1987 FORD MUSTANG — 44 complaints
- 1988 FORD MUSTANG — 132 complaints
- 1989 FORD MUSTANG — 127 complaints
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- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints