Although the SN95 generation of Mustang was generally good, like all vehicles there are some problems.
This thread will cover some of the common problems with 1994 -2004 Mustangs (SN95). The information in this thread was provided by members of our community, thank you all that helped.
If you are looking for problems with particular engines, there is a link to each below:
4.6L V8 4V Problems
4.6L V8 2V Problems
5.0L V8 Problems
3.8L V6 Problems
When looking for a SN95 Mustang look for signs that may be the source of problems down the road. Like all vehicles the main factors of problems are from abuse, age or high miles/kilometers and lack of or improper maintenance. The SN95 generation is starting to roll into 20 years, so many of these common issues are from age or high miles/kilometers.
If you have any questions after reading this thread please try using the search bar located in the top right. Chances are there is already a topic covering your exact question.
After trying the search bar please feel free to start a thread in the appropriate section for addition information. Our community is happy to help!
Lastly, if you have any corrections or addition information please make a post below. I will update this post with addition information.
1. Crystal White paint peeling, highly likely to happen.
Solution: Extreme care, but likely repainting.
Cpotts13, MustangChris
2.Quad Shocks rubbing. Caused by changes to suspension such as lowering (more than 1.75”?) or large rear tires.
Solution: Flipping or removing quad shocks
Ferocious
3. E- Brake cable rubbing driveshaft and like to rust
Can be caused from worn rear control arm bushing
Cpotts13, greenscobie86
4. Inside fan only blows out defroster vents
Usually caused from broken vacuum line along firewall.
Cpotts13, Twista
5. Throw Out Bearing (TOB).
Solution: Replace, preferably with an upgraded one.
Orange94, Slykin
6. Aftermarket short throw shifter stoppers pushing out of gear.
Solution: Adjust stoppers to correct position and tighten.
Orange94
7. Lose ground or blown rear amp on radio, specifically the Mach 460 system
94_red cobra
8. Odometer gear breaking
Solution: can try a upgraded aftermarket one, but its commonly just replaced.
lutter94, Orange94
9. Clutch Cable
Solution: Replace with a stock cable (maximum motorsports offers a good stock one). DO NOT GET AN AFTERMARKET CABLE! The majority of them are garbage and will cause problems. Can use an aftermarket adjuster with stock cable with no problems.
boston2k4, Orange94
10. Door seals, will need to be replaced eventually
boston2k4
11. Power seats, motor and shaft like to break.
Solution: Fix or replace. Or switch to manual rack.
boston2k4
12. Trunk lock
boston2k4
13. Bad Window Motors
MustangChris
14. Gas tank filler tube grommet
MustangChris
15. Third brake light haze
MustangChris
16. Leaky coolant expansion tanks
MustangChris
17. Door handles pulling off
MustangChris
18. Interior door cups get pulled off
MustangChris
19. Radiator change in 1996, different than 94/95 and 97/98
MustangChris
20. Hood recall
MustangChris
21. A/C condenser recall
MustangChris
22. Heater or A/C only works on 1 setting
Solution: Replace blower resistor
Twista
23. Gauges not very accurate. The gauges are only able to give an “okay” or “bad” reading.
So don’t be alarmed if temperature is high on the “NORMAL”, anywhere in the normal range is okay. Use your own judgement if car is overheating or not.
miss.mod.50, Orange94
24. Front ball joints/inner/outer tie rods will need replacing
justinschmidt1
25. Starter solenoid corrodes
justinschmidt1
26. Alternators go bad
justinschmidt1
27. AC switch fails
justinschmidt1
28. Auto Trans, good idea to change fluid 30-40k and add trans cooler
justinschmidt1
29. Rubber Bushings, will need to be replaced eventually.
JerzeyStangz
28. Replace air blower unit when the unit starts to squeak.
JerzeyStangz
29. The Stalk on the steering wheel eventually fails
JerzeyStangz
30. Keep a close eye on your OEM steel brake lines
JerzeyStangz
31. Rear Main Seal will likely need to be replaced
JerzeyStangz
32. High pressure line on power steering pump leaks, O ring goes bad.
Slykin
This thread will cover some of the common problems with 1994 -2004 Mustangs (SN95). The information in this thread was provided by members of our community, thank you all that helped.
If you are looking for problems with particular engines, there is a link to each below:
4.6L V8 4V Problems
4.6L V8 2V Problems
5.0L V8 Problems
3.8L V6 Problems
When looking for a SN95 Mustang look for signs that may be the source of problems down the road. Like all vehicles the main factors of problems are from abuse, age or high miles/kilometers and lack of or improper maintenance. The SN95 generation is starting to roll into 20 years, so many of these common issues are from age or high miles/kilometers.
If you have any questions after reading this thread please try using the search bar located in the top right. Chances are there is already a topic covering your exact question.
After trying the search bar please feel free to start a thread in the appropriate section for addition information. Our community is happy to help!
Lastly, if you have any corrections or addition information please make a post below. I will update this post with addition information.
1. Crystal White paint peeling, highly likely to happen.
Solution: Extreme care, but likely repainting.
Cpotts13, MustangChris
2.Quad Shocks rubbing. Caused by changes to suspension such as lowering (more than 1.75”?) or large rear tires.
Solution: Flipping or removing quad shocks
Ferocious
3. E- Brake cable rubbing driveshaft and like to rust
Can be caused from worn rear control arm bushing
Cpotts13, greenscobie86
4. Inside fan only blows out defroster vents
Usually caused from broken vacuum line along firewall.
Cpotts13, Twista
5. Throw Out Bearing (TOB).
Solution: Replace, preferably with an upgraded one.
Orange94, Slykin
6. Aftermarket short throw shifter stoppers pushing out of gear.
Solution: Adjust stoppers to correct position and tighten.
Orange94
7. Lose ground or blown rear amp on radio, specifically the Mach 460 system
94_red cobra
8. Odometer gear breaking
Solution: can try a upgraded aftermarket one, but its commonly just replaced.
lutter94, Orange94
9. Clutch Cable
Solution: Replace with a stock cable (maximum motorsports offers a good stock one). DO NOT GET AN AFTERMARKET CABLE! The majority of them are garbage and will cause problems. Can use an aftermarket adjuster with stock cable with no problems.
boston2k4, Orange94
10. Door seals, will need to be replaced eventually
boston2k4
11. Power seats, motor and shaft like to break.
Solution: Fix or replace. Or switch to manual rack.
boston2k4
12. Trunk lock
boston2k4
13. Bad Window Motors
MustangChris
14. Gas tank filler tube grommet
MustangChris
15. Third brake light haze
MustangChris
16. Leaky coolant expansion tanks
MustangChris
17. Door handles pulling off
MustangChris
18. Interior door cups get pulled off
MustangChris
19. Radiator change in 1996, different than 94/95 and 97/98
MustangChris
20. Hood recall
MustangChris
21. A/C condenser recall
MustangChris
22. Heater or A/C only works on 1 setting
Solution: Replace blower resistor
Twista
23. Gauges not very accurate. The gauges are only able to give an “okay” or “bad” reading.
So don’t be alarmed if temperature is high on the “NORMAL”, anywhere in the normal range is okay. Use your own judgement if car is overheating or not.
miss.mod.50, Orange94
24. Front ball joints/inner/outer tie rods will need replacing
justinschmidt1
25. Starter solenoid corrodes
justinschmidt1
26. Alternators go bad
justinschmidt1
27. AC switch fails
justinschmidt1
28. Auto Trans, good idea to change fluid 30-40k and add trans cooler
justinschmidt1
29. Rubber Bushings, will need to be replaced eventually.
JerzeyStangz
28. Replace air blower unit when the unit starts to squeak.
JerzeyStangz
29. The Stalk on the steering wheel eventually fails
JerzeyStangz
30. Keep a close eye on your OEM steel brake lines
JerzeyStangz
31. Rear Main Seal will likely need to be replaced
JerzeyStangz
32. High pressure line on power steering pump leaks, O ring goes bad.
Slykin
