PE94058 — FRONT BRAKE ROTOR FAILURE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · Closed · opened Jul 25, 1994 · closed Oct 11, 1994
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Fox Body
1993 Ford Mustang Facts
The 1993 Mustang closed the Fox-body era with GT, LX 5.0, Feature convertibles, and the first SVT Cobra and Cobra R.
- Leading reported production total
- 114,228
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- MercurySable99
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- Auto-oriented, resized, and metadata removed for web display.
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- Creator
- MercurySable99
- Exact source
- Open source record
- Use basis
- CC BY-SA 4.0; this web adaptation is offered under the same ShareAlike license.
- Changes
- Auto-oriented, resized, and metadata removed for web display.
Period Ford literature
Original Ford documents converted to web images for easy reading. Select a document to browse every page.
1993 Ford Mustang Sales Brochure 1993 · U.S. sales brochure scan set · 9 pages View pages
1993 Ford Mustang Special Service Package Brochure October 1992 · U.S. fleet brochure, printed 10/92 · 3 pages View pages
1993 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT Brochure 1993 · U.S. SVT sales brochure scan set · 10 pages View pages
Overview
- The leading U.S. production table totals 114,228 Mustangs, but Hagerty reports 114,335; MustangCarFacts preserves both until their population definitions can be reconciled.
- 1993 was the final model year for the Fox-body Mustang.
- Ford's Special Vehicle Team launched its Mustang line with the 1993 SVT Cobra and a competition-oriented Cobra R.
Production Breakout
| Model / Body Style | Units | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hardtop LX | 24,851 | Body / trim |
| Hatchback LX & GT | 56,977 | Body / trim |
| Hatchback Cobra | 4,993 | Body / trim |
| Hatchback Cobra R | 107 | Body / trim |
| Convertible LX & GT | 27,300 | Body / trim |
| SVT Cobra | Reported: 4,993 | Special edition |
| SVT Cobra R | Reported: 107 | Special edition |
| Feature LX Convertibles | Disputed: 1,500 / 1,503 / 1,460 / 1,419 | Special edition |
The displayed rows follow the MustangSpecs split because they add to 114,228. The former MustangCarFacts rows contained 42,518 hatchbacks and 20,765 convertibles, which made the table 20,994 cars short of its own total; the source currently displays 56,977 and 27,300. The competing totals below remain separate rather than being averaged or discarded.
Why published totals differ
Reported: 114,228
MustangSpecs 1993 production table
1993 model-year Mustang production; five displayed body-and-trim rows sum exactly to this total. This is the leading value because the published component rows reconcile to it. The underlying Ford count record has not yet been inspected.
Reported: 114,335
Hagerty Price Guide model overview
Hagerty's reported 1993 Mustang population, described on the page as cars sold. The figure is 107 higher than the leading table. Its sales-versus-production scope and possible relationship to Cobra R require clarification.
Reported: 115,359
Wikipedia production table citing James M. Flammang's Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1976–1999
Tertiary table's reported 1993 production total: 23,579 notchbacks, 65,220 hatchbacks, and 26,560 convertibles. Preserve as a separate tertiary report. MustangCarFacts has not inspected the cited book pages or reconciled model-year cutoff, export, and Cobra inclusion.
Engines & Power
| Code | Engine | Induction | HP | Torque | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 140 cid Dual-plug Lima inline-four | Electronic fuel injection | 105 | 135 | Standard LX engine; U.S. brochure rating. |
| E | 302 cid High Output Windsor V8 | Sequential electronic fuel injection | 205 | 275 | LX 5.0 and GT; U.S. advertised rating. |
| Not verified | 302 cid SVT Cobra 5.0 V8 | Sequential electronic fuel injection with GT-40 cylinder heads and intake hardware | 235 | 280 | SVT Cobra; Cobra brochure rating at 4,600 rpm and 4,000 rpm respectively. A Cobra-specific Ford VIN/engine code has not yet been inspected. |
| E | 302 cid Special Service Package High Output Windsor V8 | Sequential electronic fuel injection with EEC-IV | 205 | 270 | U.S. LX 5.0 Special Service Package sedan; Ford SSP brochure rating at 4,200 rpm and 3,000 rpm. |
Specifications
- The Cobra brochure lists a 100.5-inch wheelbase, 179.6-inch overall length, 68.3-inch width, 52.1-inch height, and 3,255-pound curb weight.
- SVT specified 10.84-inch vented front discs, 10.07-inch vented rear discs, 17-by-7.5-inch cast-aluminum wheels, and P245/45ZR17 tires for the Cobra.
- Ford advertised 0–60 mph in 5.7 seconds and a 140-mph top speed for the Cobra. These are brochure performance claims, not a guarantee for every car or test condition.
- FuelEconomy.gov catalogs four regular 1993 Mustang powertrain records: 2.3-liter automatic and manual, plus 5.0-liter automatic and manual. The catalog does not identify a separate Cobra configuration, so MustangCarFacts does not infer one.
Options & Packages
Counts distinguish verified production records, attributed reports, disputed figures, announced limits, and figures that do not survive in available records.
| Option or package | Ford code | Market | Availability | Units | Count status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Preferred Equipment Package 240A A brochure-defined LX equipment group; included items and restrictions should be verified against the exact body and powertrain column. | 240A | United States | LX configurations shown in Ford's 1993 brochure equipment table. | Not publicly published | No public total found |
| LX 5.0L Preferred Equipment Package 245A The brochure-defined preferred group for the 5.0-liter LX. | 245A | United States | LX 5.0 configurations shown in Ford's 1993 brochure equipment table. | Not publicly published | No public total found |
| GT Preferred Equipment Package 249A The brochure-defined preferred equipment group for the Mustang GT. | 249A | United States | GT configurations shown in Ford's 1993 brochure equipment table. | Not publicly published | No public total found |
| Power Equipment Group Power windows and power door locks were marketed as grouped equipment on applicable configurations, not as universal standalone options. | — | United States | Applicability and whether included in a preferred package vary by brochure column. | Not publicly published | No public total found |
| Manual Air Conditioning Factory integrated air conditioning; installed components and original ordering evidence should agree. | — | United States | Available or package-included as indicated by the model-specific brochure columns. | Not publicly published | No public total found |
| Speed Control Ford's steering-wheel-controlled cruise-control system. | — | United States | Available or package-included as indicated by the model-specific brochure columns. | Not publicly published | No public total found |
| Electric Rear-Window Defroster Electrically heated rear glass for applicable hardtop, hatchback, and convertible configurations. | — | United States | Body-style and package applicability is shown in Ford's brochure table. | Not publicly published | No public total found |
| Flip-Up Open-Air Roof The removable/venting glass roof commonly called the factory sunroof. | — | United States | Limited to the brochure-listed closed-body configurations; not a convertible option. | Not publicly published | No public total found |
| Four-Way Power Driver's Seat Power fore/aft and cushion adjustment for the driver's seat on applicable interiors. | — | United States | Seat and model restrictions follow the brochure equipment table. | Not publicly published | No public total found |
| Ford Compact Disc Player A factory electronic audio choice that should be distinguished from later head-unit replacements. | — | United States | Audio-system restrictions and credits follow Ford's model-specific brochure columns. | Not publicly published | No public total found |
| Four-Speed Automatic Transmission The automatic alternative to the standard manual transmission on applicable regular Mustangs. | — | United States | Available with the regular-Mustang engine/configuration combinations shown by Ford; not listed for the SVT Cobra. | Not publicly published | No public total found |
| Engine Block Heater Cold-weather engine-heating equipment offered for applicable configurations. | — | United States | Regional and engine applicability follows Ford's brochure table. | Not publicly published | No public total found |
Safety & service records
These United States year/make/model matches show campaign applicability, not whether a particular VIN still needs a remedy. Check the vehicle with the Ford VIN recall lookup and NHTSA VIN recall lookup. Imported from NHTSA on July 26, 2026.
The dated local import found 7 recall campaigns, 102 unique ODI owner reports, 1 investigations, while the manufacturer-communications dataset was not yet available.
Ford vehicle recall campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 93V159000 | Sep 27, 1993 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
Campaign detailsTHE FUEL RAIL THAT PROVIDES THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE FUEL INJECTORS HAS AN IMPROPERLY FORMED TUBE WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FRACTURE, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CANRESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy: THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WILL BE REPLACED. |
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| 96V071000 | Apr 25, 1996 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
Campaign detailsTHE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. |
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Equipment and aftermarket campaigns
These matches concern replacement equipment cataloged for this Mustang, not Ford-installed original equipment.
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| 06E049000 | CK MOTORSPORT, INC. | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| 09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
NHTSA investigations
Owner complaint reports
NHTSA returned 132 rows. After exact vehicle-scope filtering, 126 rows represent 102 unique ODI owner reports. Repeated ODI rows can describe separate components of one report and are not double-counted.
Complaints are attributed reports, not verified defects or failure rates. Reported crashes, fires, injuries, and deaths can overlap and do not establish causation.
- Reported crashes
- 23
- Reported fires
- 29
- Reported injuries
- 14
- Reported deaths
- 2
Complaint component counts
| NHTSA component label | Unique reports |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 |
| AIR BAGS | 15 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 |
| VISIBILITY | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| STRUCTURE | 5 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 |
| SEATS | 4 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
Manufacturer communications and TSBs
NHTSA's manufacturer-communications collection begins January 1, 1995. That dataset cannot establish a zero count for this earlier model year.
Sources and import record
- recalls — 7 matching or returned records in the saved snapshot.
- complaints — 132 matching or returned records in the saved snapshot.
- investigations — 1 matching or returned records in the saved snapshot.
- manufacturer-communications-data-dictionary — 0 matching or returned records in the saved snapshot.
Buyer Identification
- Decode the 17-character VIN, door certification label, buck tag, axle tag, transmission tag, build sheet, and window sticker together. The VIN identifies the basic car but does not prove every package or surviving component.
- For an SVT car, obtain the VIN-specific Ford Show Parts certificate and compare its production information with the car's tags, original equipment, service history, and paperwork. A certificate documents Ford's record; it does not by itself prove that every installed component remains original.
- Fox Mustangs are frequently modified. Cobra bodywork, wheels, brakes, GT-40 parts, Feature-car colors, SSP equipment, or Saleen parts can all be added later, so authenticate the complete evidence set before paying a provenance premium.
Special & Tuner Models
SVT Cobra
| Production |
Reported: 4,993
MustangSpecs production table
1993 SVT Cobra production excluding Cobra R. The underlying Ford/SVT count-bearing record has not yet been inspected.
|
|---|---|
| Identity | The first SVT Mustang combined a 235-hp GT-40-equipped 5.0 V8, heavy-duty T-5, four-wheel disc brakes, 17-inch wheels, and model-specific body and trim details. |
| Body / basis | Three-door Fox hatchback with model-specific SVT equipment. |
| Identification | Use Ford/SVT documentation, VIN and labels, original body details, brakes, wheels, drivetrain, and dated components together. |
| Why it matters | It launched SVT's production Mustang program in the Fox body's final model year. |
SVT Cobra R
| Production |
Reported: 107
Ford of Mexico retrospective Mustang history
1993 SVT Mustang Cobra R production. Ford reports that 107 Fox-body Cobra R units were produced in 1993; the underlying production ledger has not been inspected.
|
|---|---|
| Identity | A competition-oriented Cobra without normal comfort equipment and with race-focused cooling, braking, suspension, and durability changes. |
| Body / basis | SVT Cobra-based limited-production competition model. |
| Distinctive equipment | Deleted rear seat, air conditioning, and radio, with competition-focused hardware changes. |
| Authentication | Require Ford/SVT records and Cobra R-specific hardware evidence; a badge or deleted interior is not enough. |
Feature LX Convertibles
| Production |
Estimated: 1,500
Stewart Jones and Terry McCoy, Mustang Times; McCoy identified as Limited Edition Registry keeper
White 1993 Feature Mustang convertibles in Terry McCoy's registry-derived accounting: 1,056 automatic and 444 five-speed. A traceable registry estimate, not a Ford factory ledger total.
Estimated: 1,503
Stewart Jones and Terry McCoy, Mustang Times; McCoy identified as Limited Edition Registry keeper
Yellow 1993 Feature Mustang convertibles: 1,119 black-interior cars and 384 white-interior cars; 938 automatic and 565 five-speed. A traceable registry estimate, not a Ford factory ledger total.
Reported: 1,460
TripleWhiteFox account, associated in part with an email from Ford product engineer Joe Laura
Alternate reported white 1993 Feature Mustang convertible total. Preserved as an alternate report. The exact derivation and whether exports explain the difference remain unresolved.
Reported: 1,419
TripleWhiteFox account, associated in part with an email from Ford product engineer Joe Laura
Alternate reported yellow 1993 Feature Mustang convertible total. Preserved as an alternate report. The exact derivation and whether exports explain the difference remain unresolved.
Terry McCoy registry figures report 1,500 white and 1,503 yellow cars. The same history preserves alternate figures of 1,460 white and 1,419 yellow associated in part with Ford product engineer Joe Laura. The source suggests export scope as one possible explanation, but MustangCarFacts does not present that hypothesis as resolved.
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|---|---|
| Identity | Vibrant White and Chrome Yellow LX 5.0 convertibles with coordinated tops, wheels, interiors, and rear spoilers; surviving accounts disagree about the color totals. |
| Body / basis | LX 5.0 convertible special editions in Vibrant White or Chrome Yellow. |
| Identification | Verify paint, top, wheels, interior, spoiler, labels, and original paperwork as one package. |
| Evidence caution | The two surviving count sets use incompletely documented population definitions; neither is silently promoted to a Ford factory total. |
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Additional Notes
- The Ford brochure's color-and-trim table is the leading source for regular 1993 combinations. Cobra and Feature-car combinations must be evaluated within their own model/package scope rather than borrowed from the regular table.
- The Feature LX convertibles were offered in Vibrant White and Chrome Yellow with tightly defined white or black appearance and interior combinations; registry totals for those colors remain disputed.
- Ford's regular-Mustang brochure lists a five-speed manual and an optional four-speed automatic; exact engine, axle, and package restrictions should be checked in the final order guide.
- The SVT Cobra brochure specifies a heavy-duty Borg-Warner T-5 five-speed manual with 3.35, 1.99, 1.33, 1.00, and 0.68 forward ratios, a 3.15 reverse ratio, and a 3.08:1 Traction-Lok rear axle.
- Ford states that all 107 Cobra R models were sold before production.
- The Fox-to-SN95 survival story is inseparable from Ford's abandoned front-drive Mustang replacement plan.
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- FuelEconomy.gov 1993 Ford Mustang records
- 1993 Ford Mustang sales brochure
- 1993 Ford Mustang Special Service Package brochure
- 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT brochure
- Ford of Mexico: 107 Fox-body Mustang Cobra R cars
- Ford Show Parts SVT certificate
- NHTSA 1993 Ford Mustang recall catalog results
- Mustang Times: White Hot & Hardly Mellow Yellow
- Ford Probe and ST-16 Mustang replacement history
- Hagerty Fox-body Mustang guide
- Hagerty 1993 Ford Mustang valuation report
- 1993 Ford Mustang guide
- Triple White Fox 1993 Feature Mustang FAQ
- Ford Mustang third-generation reference
- Standard Catalog-derived 1993 Mustang production table