Major Problems with 2001 Ford Mustang Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Ford Mustang

2001 Ford Mustang FRONTAL Victims: 2

2001 Ford Mustang RECLINER Victims: 2

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Problems with FRONTAL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and GASOLINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Mustang owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer was involved in accident yet the air bags did not deploy the driver and a passenger sustained serious injuries	23 ~ 14987 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL throttle does not return to idle when you take your foot off the pedal. *ak...	10 ~ 11400 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when decel & downshifting the engine has died on me 3 times. dealer cannot duplicate problem no error msg. when...	9
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM fuel filler line has a plastic cover that traps dirt against the metal filler hose. this resulted in the metal...	8 ~ 79154 miles
SEAT BELTS complaint regarding safety issues with mustang seat belts. *mr there were consistent problems with the seat belts. the dealer provided	8 ~ 149310 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC initially brake pedal was sticking then it started sinking to the floor on application. happened at all speeds and while...	7
SEATS while driving drivers seat broke. some bolts under the seat broke causing drivers seat to rock back while driving. i	6 ~ 29547 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when driving there is a vibration when the car shifts into a higher gear. it does not shift smoothly from...	6
FRONT > SEAT BELTS the frontal seat belt has a loop and will not retract back to the space and will get stuck. please	5 ~ 22600 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the main problem is the transmission failures. it has gone out three times all in the same manner. the car...	5 ~ 47731 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING moisture is getting inside headlights causing headlights to be dim. contacted dealer.*ak...	5 ~ 40800 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS restraint retracted and locked nearly choking the occupant. owner had to cut restraint to free passenger. manufacturer has been notified.*ak...	5 ~ 6200 miles
POWER TRAIN the vehicle jumped out of gear while driving. *jb...	4 ~ 36626 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlamp lenses are fogged over from the inside. the headlamp appears to have a flaky film on the inside...	4 ~ 21556 miles
TIRES right front tire experienced a blowout while traveling at highway speed of 60 mph with only driver in a 2001	4 ~ 7250 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM main distributor box just behind battery next to window washer fld container has a bundle of wires coming to it...	4 ~ 5000 miles
PARKING BRAKE consumer stated while vehicle was parked up hill with parking brake engaged without any indication vehicle roll down hill. dealer	4 ~ 31125 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang. while driving 30 mph the contact noticed that the check engine light illuminated...	3 ~ 73547 miles
AIR BAGS while driving at 35mph and with no warning air bag deployed. it could cause serious injuries toe consumer. dealer will	3 ~ 31097 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer having problems with fuel pump causing vehicle to stall . dealer notified. *ak...	3 ~ 12167 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY consumer states the vehicle engine would stalls intermittently while driving at any speed vehicle has been to the dealer on...	3 ~ 2000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY my v6 mustang stalls while in motion causing the steering and brakes to freeze. this is a potentially deadly problem....	3
FRONT > SUSPENSION on feb. 24th 2001 i purchased the vehicle with only 21 miles showing on the odometer. i took the vehicle...	3 ~ 23967 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL special gas/brake/clutch pedals in mustang gt bullitt edition (only) can slip out from under foot when foot pressure is applied...	3 ~ 6320 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the vehicle would not stop unless the brake pedal was pressed to the floor this problem occured intermittently the dealer...	3
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY power windows malfunction they will not go down if already down will not come back up.*ak...	3
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle stalled while driving at a moderate speed. the vehicle then came to an abrupt halt. dealer was contacted but	3 ~ 37898 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang. while driving various speeds the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was...	2 ~ 105000 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE filler tube fuel tank seal failure causing gas leak. *nm...	2 ~ 24500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when brakes are applied brakes have slow reaction time and stall causing the car to run into oncoming traffic on	2 ~ 75000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY passenger's side window is off track and hood has rusted. dealership is aware of problem.*ak...	2
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE passenger's side window is off track and hood has rusted. dealership is aware of problem.*ak...	2
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING while driving consumer lost steering inner tie rod broke resulting in an accident one person was injured in the accident.	2
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING in first complaint regarding suspension arm bolts was told this stuff happens in regards to the water leakage in exhaust...	2 ~ 27000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS vehicle was rearended and front driver's side seat broke and fell backwards. bracket that holds seat broke. when seat fell...	2
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING on feb. 24th 2001 i purchased the vehicle with only 21 miles showing on the odometer. i took the vehicle...	2 ~ 35000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING engine management system shutdown on highway. power steering was lost. had to restart (crank) engine while car was still rolling....	2
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC initially brake pedal was sticking then it started sinking to the floor on application. happened at all speeds and while...	2 ~ 20000 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt activates unexpectedly and is grossly over-sensitive. for example repeatedly locks-up and prevents driver from turning upper body to	2 ~ 1500 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM where it shows how many miles it's digital and it constantly goes off. smells of gasoline and like something is...	1 ~ 146000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE plastic cover on elbow holds water/dust which doesn't drain leaving filler arm constantly damp rusting through pipe leaking gas all...	1 ~ 43495 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2001 ford mustang spark plug blew out. nj the spark plug blew out of the number 3 cylinder. jb...	1 ~ 70000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER several occasions stopped at light car suddenly surges forward was able to apply brake and stop car. *tr...	1 ~ 110000 miles
STRUCTURE the clear coat is bubbling and peeling on the front right fender on top. *tr...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2001 cobra has bad synchros and a bad gear. the ford dealership stated that the car had more than one	1 ~ 20675 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM 2001 mustang 3.8 v6 (54 000 miles) was leaking exhaust from the passenger side of engine under hood causing exhaust...	1 ~ 54000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph smoke began to escape from under the hood. the vehicle was not	1 ~ 60000 miles
SUSPENSION there is a rattling banging noise coming from under the hood. it only did it at first when i was...	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2 days earlier had car at mechanic and he said my pads were a little low so they shoould...	1 ~ 40000 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM a coil pack has failed four times in the last 3 months. when it starts going bad the car lurches...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving 65 mph driver applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. driver lost control of the vehicle...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i recently purchased a 2001 ford mustang. i recently noticed that the gas tank is located behind the rear axle...	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY one of the four bolts on the driver side which held the door to the hinges fell out of the...	1
STEERING ltrs fm c. mechand j.lawrence l brady(va) request an investigation re steering wheel locking up at speeds over 40 mph...*mr	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while the consumer sat in the drivers seat the drivers chest somehow hit the automatic seat adjustment button and caused	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS following safety report was filed with ford motor company on-line: ========================================= the ford right front inner break pad separated from...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle was pulled into garage. in a matter of several minutes vehicle started smoking more and more until fire acually	1
VALVE > TIRES while driving at 60 mph valve stem malfuntioned causing tires to lose pressure. dlt # be8rk1110301 oringinal tire.*ak consumer stated	1
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer states the vehicle engine would stalls intermittently while driving at any speed vehicle has been to the dealer on...	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING under light to moderate aceleration a shudder or bucking is felt in 3rd gear speed is between 30 and 45	1
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT lower control arm came off while pulling out of the driveway. vehicle was towed to dealer and repairs were made.	1
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE car was being driven in the rain and accelerating to merge with traffic when the belt that drives the power...	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN this is the 2nd mustang 5spd transmission i have purchased through the dealership and ford that has the same problem....	1
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN special gas/brake/clutch pedals in mustang gt bullitt edition (only) can slip out from under foot when foot pressure is applied...	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN differential makes a popping noise when taking off in the mornings. *ak...	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN had manually shifted vehicle into neutral and was about to set brakes whenvehicle started to roll forward. it seems transmission	1
COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN was traveling approximately 5mph when for no reason air bags deployed. vehicle then bumped into wooden fence. driver suffered burns...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION brakes lock up while driving and consumer has been thrown into windshield and then brakes will release. *ak consumer states...	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER engine check light came on gasoline fumes in vehicle. took vehicle to dealer who found fuel injectors were locked in...	1
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE engine check light came on gasoline fumes in vehicle. took vehicle to dealer who found fuel injectors were locked in...	1
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM engine check light came on gasoline fumes in vehicle. took vehicle to dealer who found fuel injectors were locked in...	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN traction control light on dashboard came on and suddenly abs locked up for a couple seconds while vehicle was just...	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC at any speed on highway hand brakes shake and vibrate without prior warning. ak slc...	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the front passenger rotor was loose resulting in an accident. nlm...	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1-drivers foot contacts fuse box when engaging/disengaging clutch pedal (fuse box too close to clutch travel zone). impacts driver control	1

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