1999 Ford Mustang Cobra Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: lower ball joint
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the ball joint assembly in the rear knuckle, where the lower control arm attaches, is displaced longitudinally from its installed position, it can cause higher stress levels in the knuckle casting. If this occurs, the casting could fracture, allowing the corner of the vehicle to drop, and the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear suspension knuckles. Owner notification began april 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 47,006 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving the metal piece holding the driver side shock absorber tore away from the wall it was mounted to. The piece then tore into the inner wheel well cutting it like ribbon. The damage was app”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2009 · Suspension
“High idle speed after using the cruise control on 5.11.2008. The problem has been on-going without the use of the cruise control. The cruise control cable was soon detached and the condition disappear”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 23, 2008 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 Ford Mustang. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–17 / 22–27 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.8/4.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Ford Mustang Cobra model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Mustang Cobra model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra | 0 | 5 |
| 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra | 1 | 14 |
| 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra
How do I know if my 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V121000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.