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2001 Ford Mustang recalls and problems

1 recall and 173 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Ford Mustang.

1
recalls
173
owner complaints
37
complaints mentioning a crash
2
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.

2001 Ford Mustang recalls

Parking brake: conventional

NHTSA campaign 00V349000 · reported October 30, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 434,000 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
The 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.

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.

Jun 16, 2024 · Service brakes

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…

Jul 19, 2023 · Service brakes

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.

Oct 27, 2020 · Wheels

TL* 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…

Oct 25, 2020 · Service brakes · 200,000 miles

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.

Feb 5, 2020 · Vehicle speed control · 50,000 miles · crash reported

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.

Mustang model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 2310559
2001 1173372
2002 0118196
2003 1145194
2004 1116200

Across all years, the 2005 Mustang has the most complaints (705). All Ford Mustang years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Ford Mustang, the most recent reported on October 30, 2000 (Parking brake: conventional). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Mustang?
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (26 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (24).
How many 2001 Ford Mustang complaints mention a crash or fire?
37 of 173 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 34 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 16, 2024.