Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Ford Mustang owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
This car was a ?!@#$% lemon I had nothing but problems with it buy a Chevy because you might have a batter longer lasting vehicle head gasket blew grinding rear suspension the ac sucked I took it to get fixed every year it would blow out hot air I had an electrical fire under the front dash burnt up alot of wiring, bought fog lights that had to be replaced every year, transmission blew out (reverse) also I was driving and all of a sudden the front seat broke and I almost went out the side window very freaking dangerous car if you ask me I will never buy a Ford ever I will tell everyone to buy something else like a Chevy or some other American product I only say that because I am a union guy but to tell the truth those '!@#$%make better cars than fords Ford mustangs suck they are a cheezy excuse for a so called sports car.
While driving in a very light rain consumer could not control the car , the vehicle wandered all over the road, consumer was driving about 45-50 MPH, each time upon hitting puddle of water, the vehicle hydroplaned.
Head gasket blown and causing problems with coolant system 2.ball stud causing vehicle to vibrate, I took it for alignment and they can't seem to fix the shaking, please look into the recall on my vehicle for rod ends incorrect taper ball studs. I called the dealership and they told me that there were problems with 3.8 liter vehicles, the Mercury,windstar,linc, but 95 Mustang 3.8 was not included for head gasket problems.
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.
Front end suspension shimmies when driving. Would have lots of play in steering wheel. The temperature guage would run high. The cd player would come on or stop. Would make grinding noise. The door locks on the driver side will not work properly due to power locks not working. The electrical system is not working properly.
Vehicle experienced vibration while traveling on the highway at approximately 55 MPH under normal road conditions. Vehicle taken to a independent repair shop for inspection, and was informed of a possible blown engine head gasket or a crack in engine block. This is a 3.8l engine. Dealer notified.
1995 Mustang must have a defect to cause a bran new tire to have a defect that is created by the equipment on the inside of the tire,its hard to stay level even after a alignment that we had to pay for as a result to this problem. (tiresize: 215 r15)
While driving at any speed steering wheel shakes and shimmies. Also there is a popping nosie while turning the steering wheel in any direction. The dealer/manufacturer were notified about the problem. Problem has not been corrected.
Rear sway bar broke at the bolt on location. To my understanding with talking to aftermarket reps. This is a problem that is very common, even though svt (Ford special vehicle team) totally denies the occurances.
This reports a failure which occurred very early in the car ownership, but which only recently came to light. It is a report of a defective sway bar which apparently fractured during the first month of ownership causing improper handling and control, along with excessive vibration of the vehicle during the ensuing years of ownership. The owner did not realize the source of this improper performance until some time later when the fractured sway bar broke off on one side causing a now noticeable rattling noise. However, this noise only occurred at speeds over 30 MPH and bumpy road surface conditions. It was only after the service manager had visually inspected the break upon replacement of the sway bar that a fracture-braking sequence over time was evident due to rust in only a portion of the break. …
Suspension complaints in other Mustang years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 1995 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Ford Mustang, 6% of the model year's 616 complaints. The component named most often is front (18 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Ford Mustang suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 1995 Ford Mustang, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to suspension 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.