2000 Ford Mustang recalls and problems
The 2000 Ford Mustang has 2 safety recalls and 311 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Ford Mustang vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Ford Mustang recalls
Recall 00V-349: Parking Brake
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. If a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first gear, as directed in the owner guide, and the self adjustment pawl subsequently skips one or two teeth, the vehicle could move on some grades.
Risk: This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or over-bracket to the control to lock the self adjust mechanism in position following adjustment.
Recall 99V-250: Seat Belts
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt retractor may have a pin shaft in the switchable elr/alr mechanism that is incorrectly formed. In some circumstances, the switching mechanism could become nonfunctional, preventing the seat belt webbing from being extracted from the retractor. It is also possible that malfunction of the mechanism could prevent the belt from being switched into the alr mode. The elr mechanism is not affected by this condition.
Risk: If the mechanism malfunctions and does not allow the webbing to be extracted, the lap and shoulder belt could not be worn by a vehicle occupant. In the event that the mechanism does not allow the alr mode to be engaged, the operator may be unable to properly install a child seat in that seating position.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the lap and shoulder belt assemblies. Assemblies with julian date codes of 200 through 223 are suspect and will be replaced.
2000 Ford Mustang problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 49 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 43 | |
| Air Bags | 42 | |
| Seat Belts | 39 | |
| Parking Brake | 27 | |
| Structure | 22 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 | |
| Electrical System | 17 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | |
| Visibility | 14 |
Most reported parts
- Air Bags › Frontal — 25
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 19
- Seat Belts › Front › Retractor — 16
- Parking Brake › Conventional — 15
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 15
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 12
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 10
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 8
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 64,306 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Ford Mustang complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Ford Mustang years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Ford Mustang: 00V-349 (parking brake), 99V-250 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Ford Mustang?
Owners report power train problems most often (49 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (44). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 64,306 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.