2001 Ford Mustang problems and complaints
Owners have filed 283 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford Mustang. The most-reported areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (45), Air Bags (35), Service Brakes (29).
Key takeaways
- 283 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 53 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 43 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 45 | 16% |
| Air Bags | 35 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 10% |
| Seat Belts | 28 | 10% |
| Hydraulic | 26 | 9% |
| Fuel System | 25 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 8% |
| Power Train | 23 | 8% |
| Gasoline | 23 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 6% |
| Visibility | 16 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Ford Mustang 2-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,service Brakes - filed 2024-06-16
ABS light came on, sometimes when braking/slowing down at freeway speeds, the brakes won't catch and it feels like I'm going to ram into the cars ahead, I've replaced the rotors, the calipers, the brakes, the wheel bearings, ABS light won't go away, I've looked into it on the bullitt community forums, and this is a co...
Service Brakes - filed 2023-07-19
Anti lock brake pump leaking brake fluid from what appears to be a vent /weep hole resulting in rapid brake fluid loss and low/ soft pedal and significant loss of braking.
Wheels - filed 2020-10-27
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD MUSTANG EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK TIRES, TIRE LINE: VENTUS V2 EVO2, TIRE SIZE: 275/35/R18, DOT NUMBER: 5MRKYBH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED IN MARCH OF 2020 AND INSTALLED IN APRIL OF 2020. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 3,000 MILES, THE TIRES SHOWED EXCESSI...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.