2000 Ford Mustang GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang GT years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford Mustang GT. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Mustang GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (21 complaints, 33%), typically at around 93,500 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 64owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Ford Mustang GT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 33% | 93,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 11% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 9% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 8% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 6% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 6% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 5% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 3% | 22,183 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 37,683 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 41,183 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 61,183 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 47,338 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 170,021 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 32,366 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Ford Mustang GT recalls (1)
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Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system
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."
Risk: Loss of visibility could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
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…
Air bag non deployment!!!
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.
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…
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: [redacted]), BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE…
Other Ford Mustang GT years
← 1999 Mustang GT · 2001 Mustang GT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mustang GT | 151 | 0 |
| 2005 Mustang GT | 163 | 0 |
| 2004 Mustang GT | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 Mustang GT | 51 | 0 |
| 2002 Mustang GT | 48 | 0 |
| 2001 Mustang GT | 59 | 0 |
| 2000 | 64 | 1 |
| 1999 Mustang GT | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 Mustang GT | 53 | 0 |
| 1997 Mustang GT | 23 | 0 |
| 1996 Mustang GT | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Mustang GT?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seat belts, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford Mustang GT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Ford Mustang GT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mustang GT model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.