1996 Ford Mustang safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
17
complaints reporting a crash
6
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 13 report injuries (15 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 1996 Ford Mustang vehicles were involved in 13 fatal crashes with 9 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskEQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG… · Oct 3, 2001
- Crash riskVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS · Oct 30, 2000