2000 FORD MUSTANG GT
1 recalls, 71 complaints - 1 TSBs
00V355000 Nov 3, 2000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINES. A COOLANT FLOW BLOCKAGE EXISTS AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HEATER CORE NIPPLE RESULTING IN NO COOLANT FLOW TO THE HEATER AND, THEREFORE, NO WARM AIR FLOW FROM THE HEATER OR WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER. VEHICLES WITH THIS CONDITION DO NOT CO... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF VISIBILITY COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
CUSTOMERS WILL BE ASKED TO VERIFY, FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED, THAT HEATED AIR FLOWS FROM THEIR VEHICLE'S HEATER/DEFROSTER OUTLETS. THE CUSTOMERS WILL BE ADVISED TO CONTACT THEIR DEALERS TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR REPAIR OF THEIR VEHICLES IF NO HEATED AIR FLOW EXISTS AT THESE OUTLETS.
Complaint Statistics
71 total complaints
6 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
SEAT BELTS
Nov 7, 2018
Incident date: Nov 9, 2011
TAKATA RECALL. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY THE FIRST TIME, AS IT WAS FAILING TO RETURN TO DEFAULT POSITION PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED A SECOND TIME, AFTER I WAS REAR ENDED (IT WAS FAILING TO RETRACT AGAIN AT THE TIME, IDENTICAL TO THE FIRST TIME I HAD TO HAVE IT ... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Nov 7, 2018
Incident date: Nov 9, 2011
TAKATA RECALL. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY THE FIRST TIME, AS IT WAS FAILING TO RETURN TO DEFAULT POSITION PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED A SECOND TIME, AFTER I WAS REAR ENDED (IT WAS FAILING TO RETRACT AGAIN AT THE TIME, IDENTICAL TO THE FIRST TIME I HAD TO HAVE IT ... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Aug 14, 2018
Incident date: Aug 9, 2018
AIR BAG NON DEPLOYMENT!!!
Crash
SEAT BELTS
Aug 13, 2018
Incident date: Aug 3, 2018
MY CAR WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. MY FRIEND TOOK OFF HIS SEAT BELT AND AS IT WAS RETRACTING, IT LOCKED. I TRIED TO PULL ON IT TO SEE IF IT WOULD UNLOCK AND IT WILL NOT BUDGE ONE BIT. IT IS LOCKED ABOUT HALF WAYS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 26, 2018
Incident date: May 23, 2018
MY 2000 MUSTANG GT OVERHEATED WHILE I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME, ON A TEN MILE JOURNEY A COUPLE DAYS AGO. UNTIL THIS INCIDENT, MY MUSTANG HAD NEVER OVERHEATED. I BOUGHT THE CAR LAST SEPT. I USED HOSE WATER AT GAS STATION TO COOL IT FIRST ON HOOD THEN ONCE MY ENGINE LOOKED COOLER, I FILLED THE RADIATOR ... Read more
ENGINE
May 26, 2018
Incident date: May 23, 2018
MY 2000 MUSTANG GT OVERHEATED WHILE I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME, ON A TEN MILE JOURNEY A COUPLE DAYS AGO. UNTIL THIS INCIDENT, MY MUSTANG HAD NEVER OVERHEATED. I BOUGHT THE CAR LAST SEPT. I USED HOSE WATER AT GAS STATION TO COOL IT FIRST ON HOOD THEN ONCE MY ENGINE LOOKED COOLER, I FILLED THE RADIATOR ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
May 26, 2018
Incident date: May 23, 2018
MY 2000 MUSTANG GT OVERHEATED WHILE I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME, ON A TEN MILE JOURNEY A COUPLE DAYS AGO. UNTIL THIS INCIDENT, MY MUSTANG HAD NEVER OVERHEATED. I BOUGHT THE CAR LAST SEPT. I USED HOSE WATER AT GAS STATION TO COOL IT FIRST ON HOOD THEN ONCE MY ENGINE LOOKED COOLER, I FILLED THE RADIATOR ... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 25, 2017
Incident date: Jul 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JAN JA SERVICE CENTER (5771 MAIN STREET TRUMBULL, CT, 06611 PHONE: 203-261-3249), BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 14, 2017
Incident date: Jun 2, 2017
PI INTAKE IS CRACKED AND IT IS MADE OF PASTIC AND I ONLY GOT 42500MILES IN THE CAR I EXPECT TO GET REPAIRED BY THE MANUFACTURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 30, 2014
Incident date: Sep 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 8, 2013
Incident date: Oct 7, 2013
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. STEAM ROLLED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. DISCOVERED CRACK IN MANIFOLD WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THERMOSTAT HOUSING. COOLANT DRIPPING ON THE ENGINE; I DO NOT KNOW IF INTERNAL COMPONENTS ARE DAMAGED. RESEARCHED IT ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 15, 2012
Incident date: Oct 8, 2012
FILLER NECK TUBE LEAKING DURING FUEL FILLUP. FILLER TUBE SEAL CRACKED IN HALF. UPON INSPECTION OF RUST DAMAGE TO FILLER TUBE, THE RUST WAS SO BAD THAT THE TUBE LITERALLY CRUMBLED IN HALF. *TR
ENGINE
Oct 5, 2012
Incident date: Aug 7, 2000
THE IAC ON MY NEW MUSTANG WENT BAD. AT FIRST FORD WOULDN'T COVER IT BUT THE CAR WAS LESS THAN 90 DAYS OLD. THE ONE THEY INSTALLED WENT BAD AFTER 10 DAYS ALSO AND SO DID THE FOLLOWING ONE AFTER 90 DAYS. THE LAST ONE WENT BAD JUST BEFORE THE WARRANTY WENT UP AND NOW I KEEP A SPARE AND CHANGE IT ABOUT... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Oct 5, 2012
Incident date: Sep 4, 2003
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTION DOESN'T RETRACT. IT STOPPED RETRACTING AFTER THE WARRANTY WAS UP. THE FRONT SEAT BELT CONTINUE TO NON-RETRACT SO THEY GET CAUGHT IN THE DOORS AND CHIP PAINT AND CAUSE PROBLEMS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 8, 2012
Incident date: Feb 6, 2012
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE PLASTIC TRANSITION PIECE BETWEEN THE THERMOSTAT AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO FILL FOUR OF THE SPARK PLUG WELLS AND CAUSING THE CAR TO MISS VERY BADLY. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THESE INTAKES AND A RECALL IS IN PLACE FOR SOME OF THEM. MINE IS T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 15, 2011
Incident date: Aug 8, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND STEAM WAS ESCAPING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC RISER ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE MANIFOLD AND THE HEATER HOSE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 13, 2011
Incident date: Sep 13, 2011
THE SPARK PLUG IS POPPING OUT OF THE SOCKET , THIS WAS A PROBLEM THAT I HAVE REPLACE ONCE ALREADY WITH IN THE YEAR. ALSO THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE ROOF ON THE CAR. I HAVE SEEN THAT THERE HAS BEEN OTHER FORD CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM , WHY IS IT THAT NO ONE CAN SEE THAT THIS IS A ON GOING PRO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 30, 2010
Incident date: Sep 10, 2010
SON DROVE HIS 2000 FORD MUSTANG IN MORNING (NO PROBLEMS) WENT OUT THAT NIGHT TO GO OUT AND THE CAR SOUNDED LIKE A LAWN MOWER. HE SHUT IT OFF IMMEDIATELY. HAD VEH TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. WAS TOLD THAT IT HAS A BLOWN SPARK PLUG AND THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR HAD A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND FILL 6 OF ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Sep 9, 2010
Incident date: Aug 5, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TUBE NET IS RUSTING OUT ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE, FUEL SPILLS OUT OF THE GAS TANK WHENEVER IT IS FILLED. THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT STATED THAT THE TANKS ARE ON BACK... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Aug 31, 2010
Incident date: Aug 25, 2010
DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE WHEN STARTED SMELLING ANTIFREEZE. THOUGHT IT WAS COMING FROM A CAR IN FRONT OF ME. ALL GAUGES WERE FINE WITH NO INDICATION OF AN ENGINE PROBLEM. I DROVE FOR SEVERAL MILES BEFORE I BEGAN TO NOTICE ENGINE TROUBLE. BY THIS POINT ALL THE WATER HAD BEEN PUMPED OUT OF THE MOTOR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 2, 2010
Incident date: Jul 30, 2010
I HAVE A 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE OF THE ALTERNATOR, FORD HAS HAVE SEVERAL SUITS FILED AGAINST THEM FOR THIS REASON. I CALLED FORD LOCALLY AND THEY ONLY SHOW A RECALL FOR THE MANIFOLD WHICH I HAVE REPLACED PREVIOUSLY. BEFORE I REPLACED IT FORD SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON T... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 7, 2010
Incident date: May 4, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE TO STOP THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 20, 2009
Incident date: Nov 20, 2009
I HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT ON MY WAY TO WORK ON MY 2000 GT MUSTANG 4.6L ENGINE. FORD CHARGED ABOUT $350 FOR PARTS/REPAIR AND SAID IT WAS RARE BUT I HAVE BEEN READING WHERE OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 14, 2009
Incident date: Jul 13, 2009
MY 2000 MUSTANG GT BLEW OUT A SPARKPLUG WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOUR. THIS ENGINE HAS ABOUT 40,000 MILES ON IT. IT WAS BOUGHT DIRECTLY FROM FORD TO REPLACE MORE FIRST ENGINE AFTER 160,000 MILES. THIS IS THE 2ND ENGINE FORD SENT TO REPLACE MY OLD ENGINE. THE 1ST REPLACEMENT ENGI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 16, 2009
Incident date: Apr 15, 2008
FAILURES IN BRAKES SYSTEM ON MUSTANG GT 99 TO 2004 THE BRAKE BECAME FREEZE AFTER A HEAVY TRANSIT AND THE CAR LOST THE STOPPING ACTION. FORD INFORM ME THAT WE NEED TO CHANGES THE BRAKE OIL BUT WE CHANGED OIL, PADS, LINE, ROTORS, ETC AND THE CAR REMAIN WITH THE PROBLEMS. IN MY CASE I LOST THE... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SEAT BELTS
Mar 18, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
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 TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 27, 2008
Incident date: Jul 7, 2008
MY 2000 MUSTANG GT, WITH THE 4.6 ENGINE AND WITH 80,000 MILES, EXPERIENCED A BLOWN OUT A SPARK PLUG WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55MPH. JUST THE SOUND OF THIS (A BIG "BANG!" WHEN THE PLUG HITS THE INSIDE OF THE HOOD AND THE ENGINE NOW MISFIRING, RUNNING ON 7 CYLINDERS) IS ENOUGH TO DISTRACT THE BEST DRIV... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 26, 2008
Incident date: Jul 8, 2007
I HAVE A 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE PAINT ALL OVER THE CAR IS CRACKING LIKE AN EGGSHELL. I CALLED FORD AND OF COURSE THEY SAID THE WARRANTY IS EXPIRED AND THEY WONDER WHY ALL THEIR SALES ARE DROPPING. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 3, 2008
Incident date: May 1, 2008
SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT ON MY 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT. *TR
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 10, 2008
Incident date: Feb 23, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND A PINE TREE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED, ACCORDING TO THE INSUR... Read more
Crash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Aug 13, 2007
Incident date: Aug 12, 2007
WHEN PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED WHILE IN NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL CLICK DOWN A FEW NOTCHES AND START ROLLING CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR EVEN DEATH OF AN INDIVIDUAL. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 11, 2007
Incident date: Aug 3, 2007
PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD ON MY 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING COOLANT. PART WAS REPLACED BY SANDERSON FORD IN GLENDALE AZ ON AUGUST 3, 2007 AT A COST OF $1406.01. THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST FORD IN REGARDS TO THESE DEFECTIVE MANIFOLDS BUT I AM OUTSIDE OF THE PERIOD OF WH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jul 19, 2007
Incident date: Apr 23, 2007
FAULTY PARTS THAT WAS PART OF A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT THAT FORD NEVER NOTIFIED ALL INVOLVED...THEREFORE, THEY HID FROM TELLING SO THAT THEY WOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY FOR ALL THE CARS WITH THIS FAULTY PART...PER FORDS CUSTOMER SERVICE, THE NOTICES ONLY WENT TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS...NOT TRUE MY OTHER FORD ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Jul 2, 2007
Incident date: Jan 15, 2002
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER SEAT BEAT FAILS TO LATCH. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SEAT BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 114,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 14, 2007
Incident date: May 13, 2007
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT ON THE 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT 4.6L MODULAR ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER, BACK FIRE, AND HAD A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL / OIL. HAD TO TOW VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP. 91000 MILES ON ENGINE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON FORD MODULAR ENGINES 1999-2003.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Oct 23, 2006
Incident date: Oct 13, 2006
DRIVING ALONG WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP. FOLLOWED BY LOUD POPPING AND RATTLING SOUND WHEN ON. FOUND OUT AFTER TAKING IT TO THE SHOP IT WAS A SPARK PLUG THAT HAS BEEN SHOT OUT OF THE HEAD. I DON'T KNOW ALL OF THE RIGHT TERMINOLOGY FOR THIS BUT WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THESE CARS. IF I HA... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Oct 12, 2006
Incident date: Oct 11, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SEE THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE LENSES WERE CLOUDED OVER AND THE HEADLIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 11/17/06. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Aug 16, 2006
Incident date: Aug 7, 2006
FILLED GAS TANK ON A 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT, FUEL WAS LEAKING NECK FILLER INLET SIDE, WAS NOT AWARE LEAKING FUEL TILL MY NEIGHBORS NOTIFIED ME. CALLED FORD DEALERSHIP TO ASK IF A THERE WAS A RECALL, NO RECALL AT ALL. TOOK VEHICLE FOR SERVICE AND NECK FILLER WAS REPLACED. THEY HAD NO CLUE WHAT CAUSED A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 25, 2006
Incident date: Jun 12, 2006
MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED TWICE FOR THIS AND THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPT IS CURRENTLY TRYING TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM, BUT NO RESULTS HAVE ARRIVED. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN DUE TO HIGH POTENTIAL OF A FATAL ACCI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 19, 2006
Incident date: Jun 17, 2006
MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING ON I-95 SOUTH OF LUMBERTON NORTH CAROLINA. WHEN THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING SUCH A LOUD NOISE WE SWERVED INTO ANOTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC .I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A EXTREME SAFETY PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS ON A 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT 4.6L ENGINE. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 8, 2005
Incident date: Nov 4, 2005
(1)NORMAL DRIVING NO RACING JUST NORMAL DRIVING (2)MY SPARK PLUG STRIPPED OUT THE THREADS IN MY HEAD OF MY 2000 MUSTANG GT NOW I NEED TO REPLACE CYLINDER HEAD OR HAVE IT HELICOILED. THE DESIGN OF THE HEAD IS AT FAULT IN MY OPINION, THERE ISN'T ENOUGH THREADS ON THE CYLINDER HEAD TO PROPERLY HOLD T... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 13, 2005
Incident date: Sep 29, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATE THAT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT COME OUT ALL THE WAY. RECALL N99V250000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAID THIS VEHICLE IS NOT IN THE RECALL. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Aug 8, 2005
Incident date: Aug 8, 2005
IAC VALVE, WHEN THE CAR WILL START BUT WILL NOT IDLE, LOOKING AT EVERYONE'S TROUBLE WITH THIS ISSUE, MAKES ME WONDER WHY FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL NOT GROW BALLS AND MAKE IT RIGHT. I WANTED A MUSTANG BUT THE FORD NAME WILL NEVER BE PARKED IN MY DRIVE WAY AGAIN. MR H. FORD WOULD HANG HIS HEAD DOWN OV... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
May 27, 2005
Incident date: May 27, 2004
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT. CONSUMER STATES THAT SINCE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2004 HE HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION. THIS WILL MAKE THREE TIMES. ALL THE PARTS ARE REMANUFACTURED. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 7, 2005
Incident date: Dec 16, 2004
IF THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE MOVING IT WILL LOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 1, 2004
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
WHEN ENGAGING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED ENGINE REEVED AND REACHED TO 2500 RPMS. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Sep 12, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
REAR AXLE BEARINGS AND AXLE SHAFTS PREMATURELY FAILED. FIRST OCCURANCE WAS AT 34,000 MILES UNDER MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. DEALER REPLACED CARRIER BEARINGS, WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLE SHAFTS. AXLES AND BEARINGS FAILED AGAIN AT 46,000 MILES, AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. DEALER CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 10, 2004
Incident date: Aug 9, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT COLLIDED WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Apr 13, 2004
Incident date: Mar 24, 2004
TRANSMISSION BROKE DAMAGING MY ENGINE BLOCK AND SMASHING MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND O2 SENSOR CAUSING AN ESTIMATED $13,000 DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 25, 2004
Incident date: Feb 9, 2004
E FAILED TO START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS; VEHICLE COULD ONLY BE OPERATED WITH FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FUEL TO VEHICLE AIR FLOW; VEHICLE ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLE COMING TO A STOP AT RED LIGHT WHEN ENGINE STALLED; VEHICLE WOULD NOT CONTINUE IDLING ON A COLD START. PER DEALER, THE IAC VA... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
CSP-08B01
May 16, 2008
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
FORD MUSTANG GT - All Years Overview
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Total Complaints
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Investigations
76
Reported Crashes
13
Reported Fires
7
Reported Deaths
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