1967 Ford Mustang recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
5 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Steering
What's wrong, in plain English: If steering fails you can lose control of the car. The spindle may fail resulting in the wheel and tire detaching from the vehicle's steering system.
What could happen: Spindle failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Drake Automotive Group, LLC will notify owners and will replace all of the recalled units, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2019. Owners may contact Drake automotive at 1-800-999-0289.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1967 MUSTANG.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 19E011000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-999-0289.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Summary: Drake Automotive Group, LLC (Drake) is recalling certain Scott Drake left and right wheel spindles, part numbers C5ZZ-3106-L, C5ZZ-3105-R, C70Z-3106-L, C70Z-3105-R sold for use on 1965-1966 Ford Mustang V8s and 1967-1969 Ford Mustangs (all vehicles with drums). The spindle may fail resulting in the wheel and tire detaching from the vehicle's steering system.
Consequence: Spindle failure can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Drake Automotive Group, LLC will notify owners and will replace all of the recalled units, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2019. Owners may contact Drake automotive at 1-800-999-0289.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2. Steering
What's wrong, in plain English: If steering fails you can lose control of the car.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1967 MUSTANG.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 67V112000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: POSSIBLE STEERING WHEEL SPOKE BREAKAGE INVOLVING ONE OR MORE OF THE METAL INSERTS WITHIN THE PLASTIC SPOKE. UNDER EXTENDED USAGE THE SEPARATION MAY EXTEND TO ALL THREE METAL INSERTS AND EVENTUALLY AFFECT STEERING CONTROL. (INSPECT AND REPLACE STEERING WHEELS AS NECESSARY.)
3. Steering
What's wrong, in plain English: If steering fails you can lose control of the car.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1967 MUSTANG.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 67V091000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME LOOSE OR DISCONNECTED. (INSPECT AND SECURE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT AS REQUIRED.)
4. Steering
What's wrong, in plain English: If steering fails you can lose control of the car.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1967 MUSTANG.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 66V004006.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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Consequence:
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Notes: MANUAL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN A DIMENSIONAL DISCREPANCY IN THE STEERING GEAR BALL NUT GROOVE. THIS DISCREPANCY CAN RESULT IN STEERING GEAR LOCK-UP AT LOW MILEAGE. (INSTALL NEW STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY.)
5. Body / structure
What's wrong, in plain English: Body panels, frame, doors, hood, trunk or latches.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1967 MUSTANG.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 66V004005.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: POSSIBLE THAT, UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH AS SHARP TURNS WHILE ASCENDING DRIVEWAY GRADES, THE LARGE SIZE TIRES LISTED WILL RUB AGAINST THE FRONT FENDER AND/OR WHEEL OPENING MOULDING. THIS CAUSES OBJECTIONABLE NOISE, AND IF DONE REPEATEDLY, WILL SCUFF THE OUTER EDGE OF THE TIRE. (REWORK FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING FLANGE AND REMOVE MOULDINGS TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE.)
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Digital tire pressure gauge
- 1967 Ford Mustang owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2), Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
11/22/2008 · Fuel system
FORD, 1967 MUSTANG, SIX CYL AUTO TRANS. WHILE I WAS STOPPED FOR A LIGHT, THE CARBURETOR RETURN SPRING LET GO. LUCKY FOR ME, I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND OFF THE GAS PEDAL AS I WAS STILL IN DRIVE. I HEARD THE SPRING BOUNCE OFF THE FAN AND THE ENGINE SPEED UP. I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, TOOK THE SHIFT OUT OF DRIVE AND COASTED TO THE CURB.. I COULD NOT FIN…
01/08/1999 · Brakes
BRAKE DRUM INSTALLED IMPROPERLY CAUSING DAMAGE TO OTHER BRAKE COMPONENTS.
01/08/1999 · Brakes
BROKEN BLEED VALVE STEM RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.