Ford Mustang 1994 - Power train - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Ford Mustang 1994

Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
POWER TRAIN
15067	07/01/2001	621005	Some vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a powertrain noise described as a brief roar, hoot or groan betwen 2500 - 3500 rpm when the clutch pedal is half way down, during shifting or when depressing and releasing the cl	09/05/2001
96714	03/25/1996	613335	Subject regarding a new transmission case and main control released for service on aode / 4r70w transmissions. *tt	06/21/2000
12178	11/01/1998	613234	Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs	06/19/2000
9943	03/08/1999	604751	Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt	05/11/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
03261	01/05/2003	10008279	New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt	07/26/2004
99152	07/26/1999	608431	Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt	01/05/2001
0015	01/10/2000	612203	Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs	06/06/2000
9888	04/27/1998	601238	Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc	07/10/1998
97511	03/03/1997	51945	Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd	07/17/1997
BC8934950503	05/01/1995	40099	Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a whine noise. *tw	11/01/1995
BC2850950401	04/01/1995	3010500	Unknown	11/01/1995
95515	03/01/1995	39887	There may be an intermittent loss of torque during or just after the 3-4 upshift or in 4th gear on some vehicles. *tw	11/01/1995
BC2630950503	05/01/1995	40082	Vehicles may exhibit a whine noisewhen driving at a steady speed around 38-44 mph. *tw	11/01/1995
95313	02/01/1995	39224	Possible water intrusion in the mlp/tr sensor causing shift concern. *tw	03/31/1995
94269	12/01/1994	38062	Delayed or no forward engagement of transmission. *tw	02/07/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
002310	11/13/2000	616522	Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt	03/05/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
01181	09/17/2001	625715	Brake shift interlock.*jb	11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
9887	04/27/1998	601237	Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc	07/10/1998
962612	12/16/1996	50997	Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw	06/17/1997
962517	12/02/1996	50973	Transmission - aode - 4r70w - shudder or vibration under light to moderate acceleration above 56 km/h (35 mph) while in 3rd or 4th gear. *tw	06/17/1997
96249	11/18/1996	50908	Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw	06/17/1997
BC0810961011	10/11/1996	50412	Vehicles equipped w/ an aode or 4r70w trans has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *tt	04/24/1997
BC2850950401	04/01/1995	39837	Torque converter clutch shudder/vibration. *tw	11/01/1995
BC2850950401	04/01/1995	3010500	Unknown	11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
98222	11/09/1998	603711	Experiencing vibration/ noise felt in clutch pedal when lightly touching clutch pedal. *yc	03/03/1999
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
00241	11/27/2000	616529	Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration that may be heard of felt at the clutch pedal between idle and 2300 rpm, and goes away when depressing the clutch at least 25mm. *tt	03/02/2001
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BC105949705	05/01/1997	52874	Vehicles may encounter difficulty getting the shift lever into gear when the clutch disc is hot. *tw	09/18/1997
BC2299970501	05/01/1997	52795	Vehicles built prior to 3/1/97 may encounter difficulty getting the shift lever into gear when the clutch disc is hot. *tw	09/12/1997
BC3221970212	02/12/1997	51827	Vibration/noise from the clutch pedal. *tw	07/17/1997
BC0678961025	10/25/1996	50356	Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt	04/24/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
POWER TRAIN
03/15/1998	40000
	The major problem is with the engine head gasket, ford had told me there is nothing they will do because it is over the 7 year limit.
03/15/1998	70000
	Power door lock on pass. side inoperative tires in rear of vehicle wear on inner side, have tried numerous times to have alignment done at different maintenance facilities. transmission has intermittent shift problems (surges) between 3-4 gears when car is warm. at present time it is a constant issue now and it is my only vehicle. airbag light is on most of the time but sometimes cycles off.
			05/01/1999
	Car shaking and miss firing also check engine light on. when accerlation speedmeter jumps from 1 2 rpm and shots to one car shakes loses power.*ak

	This vehicle is experiencing the same problem as recall #95v138000 in the nhtsa data base, the odometer reads miles, but it is regeistered in kilometers. dealer has been contacted. *ak
11/10/1994		1
	Speedometer displays faster than actual driving speed, causing increase in mileage. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12/15/2009	125000	1
	Blown head gaskets and cracked aluminum heads. found that replacing thermostat 15 degrees cooler ie(195 factory change to 108 degree) works much better. also never use 50/50 or water with aluminum heads. *tr
04/30/2000		1	04/10/1999
	Like everyone else i am having severe problems with transmission slipping. also with the transmission getting stuck in neutral. due to this problem and many others and fords unwillingness to fess up to their mistakes they have lost business from me and my family for life. *ak
06/01/2000		100	07/01/2098
	The car will downshift and the rpm will increase to 3500-4000 while driving on the freeway. this problem occurs at random, at various speeds, and frequently. i took to transmission shop and they said the transmission checked out ok. i have read many simular complaints of this same problem on this site. why hasn't action been taken to get to the bottom of this before someone gets hurt? dt
12/25/1998		20	07/01/1998
	My transmission went out i took it in to have it looked at it was still under warrenty they rebuilt it, and at that time i had the dealer look at the fuse problem they said it was some wire near the seat track soo they replaced it. it worked for a little while well the warranty is no longer valid and the fuse continues to blow i have to put a new fuse in every time i need to move the seat i only get one shot at it for it will blow in a few seconds i have'nt taken it back. *ak
01/30/2001		1	03/01/1999
	Head gasket blewout, engine replcd,trans. replcd 4x problem still there,rear defrost wire caught on fire,a/c on&off,seat gear does not work,horn does not work,air flow sensor replaced after 5,000 miles,
05/01/2001
	While driving at any given speed transmission will slip and cause vibration in vehicle. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak
10/15/2000		1	01/01/1996
	I began experiencing problems with my mustang several months ago. i was unable to get any assistance and thought i was very strange this car would experience a problem like this due to it's mileage and age. the car would shudder at exact speed intervals and vibrate. i have put the car in for service and found this website. i then found the problem listed on your website. i have written a letter to the mfg. and am very upset car owners were not notified about this problem. it could have saved me time and money. i feel ford is responsible and that this is a defective part/assembly. *ak
			05/01/1999
	Car shaking and miss firing also check engine light on. when accerlation speedmeter jumps from 1 2 rpm and shots to one car shakes loses power.*ak
12/01/2000		2	10/01/1999
	This vehicle was previously salvaged without me knowing. no safety defec mentioned.
06/01/1995			06/01/1994
	No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
11/01/2000		1	06/01/1994
	Ordered vehicle in 1994, had it 2 days when a rattling started from underneath, was an untightened bolt. in summer/1995, a/c didn't work. in spring/1996, transmission was vibrating on inclines at 25 to 30 mph. in spring/summer 1997, transmission was causing tactometer to race to 3000rpm when only going 25 mph. in winter of 2000, vehicle overheated, replaced thermostat twice. after overheating 3 times, and finally having to be towed, it was the head gasket causing pressure to build within the cooling system forcing coolent out of the overflow reserve. mechanic saw this only happen in 3 other vehicles.*ak
07/26/2000		20	02/01/1999
	The automatic transmission will appear to slip out of over-drvie into neutral at higher speeds. when this occurs the engine rpm will increase by approximately 3000 rpm. also at slower speeds the shift between 1st & 2nd has been so hard that it feels as if you have been hit in the rear. the slow speed problem has occurred only 2 times. the high speed problem occurs quite regularly. *ak
		4	05/01/1995
	No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
			09/01/1997
	Can ford do anything right car has broken down more than i can remember! *ak
		2
	Was driving on freeway when transmission kept slipping while shifting into gear. vehicle started to slowdown. kept applying gas. took to dealership & mechanic indicated transmission needed to be replaced due to slippage.*ak

	While driving vehicle slips out of gear which may cause a crash. please provide further information. *ak
12/15/1995		6	11/01/1995
	This car is so unsafe i well no longer drive it ! this car has had the engine, rearend, ac, tranmission, convertable top rear window & alienment problaims, waer on tires front and back,two water pumps, two timing chains,fuil pump,whiper motor, fly wheel came off car. all failed after factury warrenty & extended ended. most of these repairs where complained about when the car was under warrenty but was tould that nothing could be done about the problaims or they were normal for mustangs .have had to rebuld this car all at my cost and ford say's there was nothing wrong with the car from factery. now i can not make the payments on the car because the repairs have been so high.*ak( dot number: tire size: re92205/65 )
01/31/2000		1	11/28/1999
	When rear defroster was activated rear windshield shattered. dealer has been notified. also, does not need a key to start vehicle, transmission won't shift properly. ak ml
			08/01/1997
	Transmission downshifts form od to 3rd or neutral causing rpm to go high creating a dangerous situation when in traffic.
03/01/2000		1	08/01/1998
	No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
02/01/1998		2	03/01/1994
	Car would loose power to the transmission when cold causing car to not accelerate when entering traffic situations.
09/27/1999			06/01/1994
	Since original purchase, automatic transmission has been having problems. dealer couldn't find problem. once problem was found warranty expired.
06/02/1999			08/01/1996
	I have had this transmission rebuilt by ford 2 times so far and this same problen keeps occurring, and it shudders on acceleration and while overdrive is engaged it will upshift and down shift in between 3 and 4 gear does really not matter what speed you are traveling for this to happen ..... should the manufacturer be held reposible for this problem as to make it a recall ??? this problem has occured between 23,000 miles and then again around 35,000 miles. *ak
		1	09/01/1998
	The service center where my vehicle is being serviced said that the blown head is a very common problem in the 3.8l engine.they said they feel this is caused because the heads are aluminum and the block is cast iorn.
05/15/1997		6	05/01/1994
	I have experienced two separate problems with my ford mustang gt. both problems have been repaired while the vehilce was under warranty, however, i feel that the actions taken were only sufficient to carry the vehicle through the warranty period. the largest problem that i have experienced has been with my antilock brakes. on six different occasions i have had my vehicle in the shop at ford dealers for repairs to my antilock brakes. the typical prognosis was that a sensor needed to be changed. ironically, once the vehcile was out of warranty, due to age, the antilock brake failure required a new module costing approximately $1,200. i pleaded my case with ford on this expense and they agreed to pick up the cost of the repair. no later than 4 months had passed and the problems continued. i procrastinated some four to five months prior to having the vehicle returned to the same dealership for repairs to the antilock brakes. this time the problem was different and would cost $1,100. again i pleaded
06/01/1998		6	08/01/1995
	While driving,the vehicle slows down when shifting. dealer can't find the problem. ak consumer states that there is an unexpected loss of speed due to the transmission shift delay in shifting, this has almost caused a collision. slc
03/15/1998		2	08/07/1996
	Transmission malfunction.
07/01/1997			02/01/1994
	Vehicle started trembling when shifting from 3rd to 4th gear at approximately 30-40 mph. torque converter in the automatic transmission has a problem. problem is worst and the transmission engages into reverse when starting from a stop.
			04/01/1996
	Automatic transmission failure. *ak
09/08/1997
	Torque converter failed, resulting in vibration. also, transmission fluid leak. *ak
06/01/1997		7	01/13/1994
	New 12 bearings intemediate sprag for automatic transmission doen't engage under pressure. *ak
		7	05/15/1995
	Transmission failure; also, electrical system malfunctioned. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
11/30/1997		2	11/01/1997
	Torque convertor went out when i first bought it then a year later it went out again
01/19/1995
	Due to the defective torque converter, the automatic transmission malfuctioned, causing the vehicle to stall, which may cause an accident. dealer replaced the torque converter. problem reoccurring. dealer cannot determine problem. please provide details. *ak
			03/01/1995
	Transmission torque converter failed.
04/30/1998
	When the car is in fourth gear/overdrive, it shifts itself into neutral and jerks forward. the rpm goes up to 3500. dealer states it's a transmission problem w/ torque converter, and cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
04/01/1998		1	09/01/1997
	Tork converter failed causing hard shifting.
09/01/1997		1	06/01/1992
	Tork converter failed causing hesitation and stumble.
09/08/1997
	Torque converter failed, resulting in vibration. also, transmission fluid leak. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
03/10/2003	126000	9	03/10/2003
	Noisey rear end, and a loud bang when hitting bumps- i havent taken it anywhere to be looked at.*ak
12/15/1995		6	11/01/1995
	This car is so unsafe i well no longer drive it ! this car has had the engine, rearend, ac, tranmission, convertable top rear window & alienment problaims, waer on tires front and back,two water pumps, two timing chains,fuil pump,whiper motor, fly wheel came off car. all failed after factury warrenty & extended ended. most of these repairs where complained about when the car was under warrenty but was tould that nothing could be done about the problaims or they were normal for mustangs .have had to rebuld this car all at my cost and ford say's there was nothing wrong with the car from factery. now i can not make the payments on the car because the repairs have been so high.*ak( dot number: tire size: re92205/65 )
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
11/12/1994		1
	No interlock system, able to start vehicle without a key. *ak
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
03/17/1997
	The vehicle's four brackets that are welded to hold the clutch broke off, causing a snap noise when switching gears and can result in an accident. *ak
02/01/1994		1
	Clutch pedal becomes stiff with heavy use, requiring replacement twice.
02/01/1994		1
	Clutch cable broke, causing loss of control.

	The clutch cable popped purchase car new . tt
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
02/01/1994		1
	Rear gears became tempered due to improper lubrication at the factory.
12/21/1995
	Rear differential oil ran out, caused vehicle to go out of control. tt
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
06/20/1998			06/01/1994
	No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
10/07/1997
	When accelerating experiences severe vibration when gears are changed.the dealer looked at the vehicle and suggested that the transmisson fluid be changed. owner took vehicle to a private mechanic, and he advised owner that vehicle has a serious problem. *ak
02/01/1994		1
	Transmission rattles loudly.
09/01/1994		1
	Standard transmission/clutch failed, causing vehicle to stall, also makes noise at all speeds. *skd
03/19/1994
	Man-tran 5sp: reverse gear goes out; does not move in reverse; 4 times within 1 year; excessive effort; nearly caused accident; one occasion, heard loud noise.