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1992 Ford Mustang Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 1992 Ford Mustang, and owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
69
owner complaints to NHTSA
11 / 21
complaints citing a crash / fire
17–22
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 1992 Ford Mustang

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Ignition (electrical system)

    NHTSA 96V071000 Reported 7,900,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1992 Ford Mustang have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 21 describe a fire. Reports cite 8 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 117,180 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 15 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford mustang. The contact stated that he experienced difficulty in turning the key in the ignition on multiple occasions. There was an abnormal clicking noise that was hear”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 3, 2014 · Electrical system

“Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was at an independent repair shop for a short circuit with the ignition switch, the contact was informed of an existing recall for this defect. There was a nh”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 4, 2006 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1992 Ford Mustang. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined17–22 mpg
City / Highway15–19 / 22–28
FuelRegular
EPA classSubcompact Cars
Engine4/8 cyl, 2.3/5 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Ford Mustang model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Mustang model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1965 Ford Mustang04
1966 Ford Mustang04
1967 Ford Mustang42
1968 Ford Mustang11
1969 Ford Mustang33
1970 Ford Mustang20
1971 Ford Mustang10
1972 Ford Mustang10
1973 Ford Mustang10
1974 Ford Mustang10
1976 Ford Mustang32
1977 Ford Mustang30
1978 Ford Mustang43
1979 Ford Mustang50
1980 Ford Mustang04
1981 Ford Mustang10
1982 Ford Mustang01
1983 Ford Mustang05
1984 Ford Mustang318
1985 Ford Mustang216
1986 Ford Mustang130
1987 Ford Mustang138
1988 Ford Mustang1108
1989 Ford Mustang1109
1990 Ford Mustang185
1991 Ford Mustang277
1992 Ford Mustang169
1993 Ford Mustang2101
1994 Ford Mustang4356
1995 Ford Mustang5602
1996 Ford Mustang3246
1997 Ford Mustang2176
1998 Ford Mustang4236
1999 Ford Mustang3213
2000 Ford Mustang2311
2001 Ford Mustang1173
2002 Ford Mustang0118
2003 Ford Mustang1145
2004 Ford Mustang1116
2005 Ford Mustang5705
2006 Ford Mustang5424
2007 Ford Mustang5615
2008 Ford Mustang5347
2009 Ford Mustang5181
2010 Ford Mustang5261
2011 Ford Mustang4466
2012 Ford Mustang6469
2013 Ford Mustang5271
2014 Ford Mustang3359
2015 Ford Mustang11437
2016 Ford Mustang5378
2017 Ford Mustang6265
2018 Ford Mustang3194
2019 Ford Mustang6149
2020 Ford Mustang8120
2021 Ford Mustang655
2022 Ford Mustang950
2023 Ford Mustang615
2024 Ford Mustang1282
2025 Ford Mustang618
2026 Ford Mustang58

Checking a specific 1992 Ford Mustang

How do I know if my 1992 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1992 Ford Mustang; 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 96V071000).

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

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.