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2000 Ford Mustang GT recalls and problems

1 recall and 64 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Ford Mustang GT.

1
recalls
64
owner complaints
5
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Ford Mustang GT recalls

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

NHTSA campaign 00V355000 · reported November 3, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 11,400 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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 comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
The risk
Loss of visibility could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 7, 2018 · Air bags · 100,000 miles · crash reported

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 REPLACED UNDER…

Aug 14, 2018 · Air bags · 177,000 miles · crash reported

AIR BAG NON DEPLOYMENT!!!

Aug 13, 2018 · Seat belts · 106,012 miles

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.

May 26, 2018 · Electrical system · 1,854,635 miles

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 (THINKING WE'D FLUSH…

Jul 25, 2017 · Engine · 125,000 miles

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: [phone removed]), BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER'S…

Mustang GT model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 16451
2001 059110
2002 04851
2003 05130

Across all years, the 2005 Mustang GT has the most complaints (163). All Ford Mustang GT years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Ford Mustang GT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Ford Mustang GT, the most recent reported on November 3, 2000 (Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Mustang GT?
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (21 complaints), followed by seat belts (7).
How many 2000 Ford Mustang GT complaints mention a crash or fire?
5 of 64 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 7, 2018.