1998 Ford Mustang Convertible Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 84,461 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford mustang convertible. The contact stated that the rear passenger seat belts malfunctioned and would not secure anyone sitting in the rear of the vehicle. The dealer was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 16, 2011 · Seat belts
“We took our 1998 6 cylinder mustang in for an oil change. It has about 90,000 miles on it. We were told that it is leaking fuel and that it is a safety hazard. We now have to spend $1000 to replace th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 2, 2009 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Ford Mustang. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–18 / 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 Convertible model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Mustang Convertible model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Ford Mustang Convertible | 0 | 16 |
| 1995 Ford Mustang Convertible | 0 | 14 |
| 1996 Ford Mustang Convertible | 0 | 8 |
| 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible | 0 | 9 |
| 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible | 0 | 11 |
| 1999 Ford Mustang Convertible | 0 | 9 |
| 2000 Ford Mustang Convertible | 0 | 20 |
| 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible | 0 | 17 |
| 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible | 0 | 35 |
Checking a specific 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible
How do I know if my 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible 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.
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.
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.