1984 Ford Mustang Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1984 Ford Mustang, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 1984 Ford Mustang
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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Anchorage (seat belts)
The plastic sleeve in the front safety belt tongue assembly which retains the lock bar can deteriorate from prolonged exposure to sunlight and become displaced, causing the tongue to detach from the safety belt webbing.
Remedy: Ford will repair the safety belts experiencing this condition regardless of vehicle age or condition.
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Carburetor system (fuel system)
The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.
Remedy: The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. The attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".
Remedy: Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1984 Ford Mustang have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 34,250 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1984 ford mustang. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment and they stated that the rack and pinion needed to be repaired. The contact purchased the rack and pinion”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 3, 2008 · Steering
“Fulda tires-carat 195/60r15. DOT pjrbyfkr0803. Driver was driving at approximately 55 MPH and the right rear tire blew out. Owner stated that the tires were purchased brand new, and there was only 500”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 3, 2005 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1984 Ford Mustang. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 13–19 / 20–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6/8 cyl, 2.3/3.8/5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Ford Mustang model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Mustang model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1984 Ford Mustang
How do I know if my 1984 Ford Mustang 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1984 Ford Mustang; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 83V134000).
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.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
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.