Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Ford Mustang owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle would shake abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis but the failure was unable to be determined. The contact also stated that smoke emitted from the brakes when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the parking brake had failed and would not disengage. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 00V349000 (parking brake) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl contact owns a 1995 Ford Mustang. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the contact noticed smoke coming from the glove compartment area. He investigated under the hood and did not see any smoke in the engine compartment. When he started the ignition, he heard a very loud boom sound, and noticed that the passenger side air bag deployed. The passenger compartment became filled with gas and chemicals from the air bag. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure and current mileages were less than 174,000. Updated 0424/09. The consumer stated the turn signal, rear defroster, ac vent on the passenger side, cruise control, ignition switch and steering were inoperative. Updated 04/29/09.
While driving my car at a speed of 35 MPH or faster, my right front starts to pull to the right, it has caused me to have a crash, never received the recall letter. I was not contacted by any dealer for the other recalls, # 95V138000 and #95e006002. How do I go about getting my car checked out without being charged. Please send me information. Thank you,
Never received the recalls for:campaign# 01V318000 air bags: frontal:driver side inflator module, mine is not sealed. Campaign#95V134000 had accident replaced tie rod capaign#01i011000 I replaced cooling fan.
Tl contact owns a 1995 Mustang gt. The contact stated that a nevotech tie rod, model number mecmes3184rl (n/a) was installed on the vehicle April 7, 2011. The contact was later driving approximately 10 MPH when the wheels began to turn independently without movement of the steering wheel. The contact discovered that the front driver side tie rod had fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where the tie rod was replaced. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Right after I bought the car it started shaking and shimming while driving when you got up to 55 miles per hour and when you start to brake can't hardly hold it in the road. Ford replaced rotors but it still continued several times I've complained several times but they said it was nothing except rotors again. I've had the car since it had 18 miles on it and it still continues. Please help me resolve the problem.. Thanks
Vehicle would shake at 20mph. Would increase shaking when speed was increased. Would over compensate with steering either left or right. Have wear & tear on rack & pinion due to the vibrations. Had the rack & pinon changed twice. Alignment failed 30 days after rack & pinon. The wheel balance went out. Tires were excessively on edges.
While driving/turning vehicle was making noise that was coming from front of vehicle. A mechanic informed consumer that outer tie rods needed to be replaced. Consumer contacted dealership and was informed that this vehicle was not part of recall 95V134000 due to VIN. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
While driving 30 MPH or higher vehicle vibrates and shimmies. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Recall oiv390000 has been issued on vehicle; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Please provide further information.
Vehicle has the same problem as mentioned in NHTSA recall 95V134000. The affected vehicles were built with outer tie rod ends with incorrect taper ball studs. The incorrect taper ball studs could fracture within 50,000 miles.
Related recalls
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
The affected vehicles were built with outer tie rod ends with incorrect taper ball studs. The incorrect tapered ball studs can fracture within 50,000 miles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the outer tie rod ends and replace the incorrectly tapered ball studs.
Steering complaints in other Mustang years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 1995 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Ford Mustang, 5% of the model year's 616 complaints. The component named most often is rack and pinion (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Ford Mustang steering problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 95V-134 (tie rod assembly, Jul 17, 1995). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Mustang steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 174,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 9 crashes, 1 fire and 8 injuries and 3 deaths to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.