2001 Ford Mustang Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang Convertible years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Mustang Convertible model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 18%), typically at around 94,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 18% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 18% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 18% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 12% | 26,924 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 12% | 38,850 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 12% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 12% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 12% | 33,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 300 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford Mustang Convertible recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The fill tube between the fuel tank and the nozzle input has rusted thru the entire length, worst under the plastic/rubber wrap at the tank inlet, causing fuel to spill onto the ground when filling the tank. Dealer estimates repair cost at $340. On line inquiries revealed "many-many" other…
I have a 2001 ford mustang. About 6 months ago, i noticed a small area that the clearcoat was peeling. Now it is coming off in sheets and my paint has faded that is looks like a completely different color. I've read numerous complaints on other message boards from others having the same issue. I…
I have a 2001 ford mustangs and my front 2 headlights are so (for lack of a better term) foggy and distorted. I have no idea how to fix this. *tr
Ford fuel filler tube assembly has a defect. The plastic sleeve that is "tie wrapped" to the tube causes the outside of the fuel filler tube to collected moisture and corrode. This goes undetected until large quantities of gasoline are dumped onto the roadway after fill up. This happened to my…
I purchased 2 brand-new bf goodrich traction t/a tires - 225/55/r16 95h tires on or about 09/0109. 3 days later, with approximately 300 miles on these tires, i experienced a blowout on one of them due to sidewall failure. Tire was replaced with same tire and 2nd tire was inspected and i was told it…
Other Ford Mustang Convertible years
← 2000 Mustang Convertible · 2003 Mustang Convertible →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Mustang Convertible | 35 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 Mustang Convertible | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 Mustang Convertible | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 Mustang Convertible | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 Mustang Convertible | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 Mustang Convertible | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 Mustang Convertible | 14 | 0 |
See all Ford Mustang Convertible problems by year, every Ford model, or the Ford VIN decoder.
Similar Ford models
Embed this 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mustang Convertible model years, the 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.