Ford Mustang GT recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 536 owner complaints for the Ford Mustang GT (model years 2000–2006). The most reported problem area is air bags (126 complaints), followed by electrical system (85 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 151 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 163 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 51 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 48 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 59 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 64 | 5 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2005 (163), 2006 (151) and 2000 (64). Among model years at least two years old, the 2004 has the fewest complaints on file (14).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Mustang GT model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 126 | 6 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 85 | 6 of 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 73 | 6 of 7 | |
| Power train | 45 | 6 of 7 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 40 | 6 of 7 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00V355000 | Nov 3, 2000 | Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system | 2000 | 11,400 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 43 complaints and a fire in 4 complaints; 34 people injured and 7 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.