1991 Ford Mustang Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1991 Ford Mustang, and owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 1991 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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Ignition (electrical system)
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
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Automatic transmission (power train)
The park rod assembly contains a park cam with inadequate surface hardness, which could lead to park disengagement or no park engagement when the lever is placed in park.
Remedy: Replace park rod assembly on automatic transmissions.
77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1991 Ford Mustang have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 22 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 115,213 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford mustang. The contact stated that the independent mechanic notified him that the ignition switch had caught on fire, after the vehicle was parked and repairs were compl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 4, 2020 · Electrical system
“The airbags could deploy at an inappropriate time or not at all due to this problem the air bag blinks all the time and the manufacturer has no answers so i am red flagging this problem thank you”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 24, 2015 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1991 Ford Mustang. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–19 / 22–28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/8 cyl, 2.3/5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 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 1991 Ford Mustang
How do I know if my 1991 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1991 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 91V048000).
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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- 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.