Two problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1996 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Reference NHTSA 35-99. One brake line failure (left front) occurred as described in this report, the second failure (right front) occurred later while bleeding the system in my garage. The automobile was a 96 Mustang gt with cobra brake upgrade which included new brake lines.
Both front brake hoses busted on separate occasions in the same location; at the "banjo: fitting.