general problems of the 1998 Ford Mustang

Five problems related to parking brake have been reported for the 1998 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2000

Recall component failed prior to recall (00s37) notification resulting in collision, the vehicle was parked with the emergency brake engaged when it failed, the vehicle rolled into the lawn, knocking down a pine tree. (insurance company writing in).

2 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2000

Consumer stopped vehicle on a slight grade, applied emergency brake, and exited vehicle, a pop sound was heard and vehicle began to roll down the grade until it struck a tree, consumer is requesting payment for damages be made to insurance company. (a recovery management specialist wrote in for client).

3 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 01/07/1999

Parking brake failed to hold the vehicle, causing vehicle to roll. Yh.

4 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

Vehicle rolled backward while parking brake was still engaged causing it to hit another vehicle.

5 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

Emergency brake failed allowing the vehicle to roll backwards out of consumer driveway and hit a tree. Nlm.


Other Parking Brake related problems of the 1998 Ford Mustang



Safety Ratings of Mustang Cars
Fuel Economy of Mustang Vehicles
Mustang Service Bulletins
Mustang Safety Recalls
Mustang Defect Investigations