Sway Bar Problems of Ford Mustang

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a thumping noise. The vehicle was taken to a tire specialist, who inspected the vehicle and the discovered that the rear sway bar bushing had become prematurely worn due to defective material. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.

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The vehicle began to emit an audible squeaking/clunking noise from the rear end when traversing bumps or pot ridden roads. I took the vehicle to the dealer on 1/4/13 and they denied the existence of the noise and I was told that there was nothing wrong. Picked up the vehicle and identified that the noise was in fact there, so I returned the vehicle to the dealer where they did further diagnostics and determined the the problem lied with the rear lower control arms and the connecting rod. They replaced all three and when I got the vehicle back, I noticed that both noise persisted so I brought the vehicle to my mechanic. He determined that the problem originated from worn out sway bar bushings and he also found my rear axle to be leaking differential fluid. Went back to the dealer and they disagreed with my mechanic and found the problem to be with my shocks and the differential fluid leak was "normal". My mechanic once again reexamined everything and persisted that the problem was with my sway bar. The dealer finally agreed to replace the sway bar and bushings and they also replaced both rear shocks. After this, the problem went away and has not returned. No further information on the rear differential fluid leak.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Mustang. While driving about 20 mph, the contact heard a hollow knocking and felt as if something was loose in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected and diagnosed as needing a sway bar and bushing replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, there was a rattling noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic three times where it was diagnosed that sway bar and the ball joints needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, days later the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to safe tech auto glass- joe myers Ford 16634 northwest fwy, houston, TX 77040 where they informed the contact that there was no rattling noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of failure. And provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Ak.

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While backing out of driveway sway bar broke away from vehicle. Vehicle had 43,000 miles at the time of incident. Dealer has been contacted for problem, but refused to repair bar. Please provide details.

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While traveling 30-35mph sway bar for consumer's 1996, Ford, cobra Mustang broke in half. Vehicle had 43,000 miles when this incident occurred. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.

Rear sway bar is hollow and the ends are pressed, that's where it snapped. Suppossedly this is a common problem so I wanted to report it in hopes that Ford will someday recall it. They already have produced a new piece that isn't hollow and supposedly much stronger, so they must know there is a problem.

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Rear sway bar sheared off at bolt hole on lower control arm on drivers side. I removed the part and placed in truck of car. Since this is a part that should last the life of the vehicle I called the dealer the next day for a replacement sway bar. I offered to bring the part in so they could inspect it to make sure the failure was not caused by abuse. Dealer was unwilling to help so I contacted Fords customer relations. They state since the car is out of warranty and does not have a recall they will not help. They have been very evasive and difficult to work with. The first representative refused to let me speak to a supervisor when I was not satisfied with her decision. The final supervisor admitted she did not know what a sway bar was. If she did she would know they last the life of the car. Any help would be appreciated. They have made this seem like an isolated incident. From looking at the ntsa web site I see that I am not the only person to have this defect.

Rear right sway bar broke while driving at 30 mph. Dealer was notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information. The consumer feels the part was defective and is requesting reimbursement. Nlm.

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While driving up a small incline at drive thru, heard loud cracking sound. Stopped to investigate and noticed rear sway bar on drivers side had broken off. This has caused a clanking sound whenever the vehicle is driven.

Rear sway bar snapped at 32000 miles. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

The sway bar broke due to inadequate welds, which could cause vehicle to drop and may resultin a vehicle crash. Please provide further information.

Rear sway bar broken at left end. This is not a mounting failure but an actual break! this problem is so common that all dealers (more than five) in this area are out of replacement parts!! because this is part of the suspension system and because so much of the sway bar is hanging loose this should be considered a serious safty hazard.

Vehicle was making unnecessary noise; through consumer investigation, found sway bar broken. Believed this was not normal wear for vehicle with 38000 mile of wear. Dealer/manufacturer notified.

While driving vehicle heard a knocking sound; took vehicle in to have it checked, mechanic checked it, informed owner that sway bar was broken.