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2001 Ford Mustang recalls and problems

The 2001 Ford Mustang has 1 safety recall and 173 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
173
Crashes / fires
37 / 2
Injuries / deaths
34 / 2

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Ford Mustang vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Ford Mustang recalls

Recall 00V-349: Parking Brake

Reported Oct 30, 2000 · 434,000 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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.

2001 Ford Mustang problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags26
Engine and Engine Cooling25
Seat Belts22
Service Brakes, Hydraulic21
Power Train18
Vehicle Speed Control13
Visibility11
Fuel System, Gasoline10
Electrical System10
Fuel/Propulsion System10
Seats9
Exterior Lighting9

Most reported parts

  • Air Bags › Frontal — 23
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 9
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 7
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 6
  • Seat Belts › Front › Retractor — 5
  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 5
  • Seat Belts › Front — 5
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 4

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 57,694 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 2001 Ford Mustang complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Jun 16, 2024
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 common problem that most just decide to live with, cause no solution has been found.
Service Brakes · reported Jul 19, 2023
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 · reported Oct 27, 2020
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 excessive uneven tread wear. The contact stated that the vehicle failed the state inspection due to the tread wear failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer was contacted and informed of the issue. The manufacturer recommended that the tires be inspected by an authorized hankook…
Service Brakes · at 200,000 miles · reported Oct 25, 2020
1. There is a dreadful gas fume odor inside the car every time I put fuel in the car especially when I fill the tank. 2.the emergency brake does not work properly. When engaged my car still rolls a little. 3. The seat belts do not retract properly and tend to twist and tangle when I try to do it manually.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 50,000 miles · reported Feb 5, 2020
When backing out of the driveway, I had no control over the vehicle, even while pressing on the brakes. I lost control, went into a yard and hit a tree.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Ford Mustang have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Ford Mustang: 00V-349 (parking brake). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Ford Mustang?

Owners report air bags problems most often (26 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (25). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 57,694 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.