Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
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).
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.
Experiencing shudder/vibration while shifting gears at around 35 miles per hour and while trying to climb hills with light to moderate acceleration. Complained consistently to Ford motor company years ago and was always told that there was nothing wrong with this vehicle. Now the problem has just grown worse with age.
Car was in an accident on 10-28-98. Then wa sinvolved in another accident on 29-jan-99. Car hasn't driven the same since the 1st accident.hard to shift, andconstant thumbing noice in the differential . Car is dragging.consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.
When the transmission shifts gears, the vehicle shatters. Campaign item#601237 the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.
The following problem has existed on this vehicle since the first summer I have owned it. When I place the gear selector in reverse or drive, the car surges, the RPM drops and fluctuates, and the vehicle either turns off or settles down. At times when I'm at a stop sign, I press the gas to go and the car hesitates and either stops or surges forward so I have to keep my foot on the brake and keep pushing on the gas pedal so the car won't stall on me in the middle of traffic. This has been an ongoing problem which has never been corrected by the dealership. I've taken the car to the dealership numerous times and have spoken to the service manager numerous times with no success. When I take the car in for service, I am always told the car was hooked up to the computer and that the computer found nothing wrong with the car. …
Engine head gasket failed on way to work car was towed to manteca Ford and heads torn down, head gasket and additional work estimated at $2200, refused work at that time, had car repaired at later date, total cost $900. Automatic transmission/ overdrive failure while driving in town, car taken to garage 10 components repaired or replaced, total cost $1583.77. Car has only 82,000 miles on odometer and is not raced or used in a haphazard manner, it is main transportation to and from work (round trip 1.5 mi) and as travel car for vacation, has never towed another vehicle nor been in any accidents or incidents. Believe head gasket failure precipitated by electric cooling fan failure 3 mos. Prior. Fan replaced at personal cost, no problems.
Car overheated. Had thermostat replaced. Car overheated again, and had to have timing gasket replaced. Car overheated again and just had head gasket replaced in January., one month later, have to have transmission rebuilt. In all fairness to Ford, they offered to pay 50% of trans. Repairs. I asked if they would pay 75% due to the fact that I can no longer afford to keep this car running properly after all the repairs I already paid for. Have not heard anything back from Ford on the 75%. Car still in need of repairs. Will not go into 2nd gear and now o/d light flashes on dashboard.
The specific failure of the part in automatic transmission is called torque converter. This part in the transmission is reponsible for shifting the gears. Through my personal investigations, I have found out that Ford vehicles before the year 1999 have had problems with the torque converters, regardless of the make of the vehicle. With so much compelling evidence about the failure of torque converters in Ford vehicles, it shocks me that there hasn't been a recall mandated by the government. Ford refuses to pay for this defect! Please help me in rendering justice.
This transmission was repaired in nov. 1999 and currently has to be repaired again. Ford motor denies any knowledge of transmission problems. However, in researching the internet I found information saying the torque converters are bad and there are not enough of them to go around for a recall. This along with other articles indicating that Ford is aware of a problem with these transimission but won't fess up because of the cost factor. Moreover, in an article found @ epinions.com a service mgr. In fla. Refers to this problem as a "quiet recall." dt
This engine is the same as the taurus and windstar. Both vehicles engines have bullitins on their head gasket problems. The Mustang has the same problems but Ford refuses to do anything about this. I run synthetic oil in this car and have changed the antifreeze every 20000 miles. I change the oil at 3000 miles religiously . This is the only reason it has lasted this long. I have also had problems with the A/C brake rotors and rear differential. Ford needs to address this problem, and quite making excuses.rress/cytrh
Transmission complaints in other Mustang years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 1995 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA has 57 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 1995 Ford Mustang, 9% of the model year's 616 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (25 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Ford Mustang transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain 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.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Mustang transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 95,000 miles, and 33% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 5 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries and 1 death to transmission & drivetrain 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.