Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Ford Mustang
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Ford Mustang has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Ford Mustang. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E025000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V349000 FORD/PARKING BRAKE PAWL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V062001 FORD/CRUISE/SPEED CONTROL CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V216000 FORD/FUEL RAILS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V165000 FORD/STEERING GEAR NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Ford Mustang has a moderate recall history with 14 NHTSA campaigns largely related to aftermarket lighting and some fuel system issues. With no specific owner complaint data available, this assessment is based primarily on recalls. The recalls don't indicate severe systemic failures but suggest caution, particularly for lighting and minor fuel system concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | Unknown | $100–$300 | very common |
| Parking Brake | Unknown | $100–$200 | occasional |
| Fuel System | Unknown | $200–$600 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and pads
- Coolant system flushes
- Belt and hose inspections
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Brake pedal softness
- Headlights not working
- Steering wheel vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Ford Mustang at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.