1998 Ford Mustang steering problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Ford Mustang — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There has been a significant loss in steering stability. Everything from the power steering pump to the rack and pinion show no signs of leaking. I've had the ps lines replaced as well as the ps pump, because if the lack of stability and the problem still persists. Ps fluid has been replaced and…”
filed May 22, 2009
“<page 3> I've also seeked legal advice, and they advised me that I was frauded, and that I do have a case, however they couldn't further assist me due to the fact my insurance company paid off my loan on the vehicle, and that the vehicle is no longer in my possession. Now that everything has been…”
filed Oct 1, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Mustang | 7 | 14% |
| 2021 Mustang | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Mustang | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Mustang | 5 | 4% |
| 2018 Mustang | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 Mustang | 11 | 4% |
| 2016 Mustang | 12 | 3% |
| 2015 Mustang | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 Mustang | 21 | 6% |
| 2013 Mustang | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 Mustang | 16 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford Mustang
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.