2001 Ford Mustang GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang GT years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford Mustang GT. That ranks 4th out of 11 Mustang GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (13 complaints, 22%), typically at around 62,500 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 8 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 59owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 13 | 22% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 15% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 12% | 39,886 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 10% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 8% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 7% | 34,124 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 7% | 24,250 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 7% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 7% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 5% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 155,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford Mustang GT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Ford Mustang GT.
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.
I was losing a large amount of fuel every time i filled up. The leak starts immediately upon turning on the fuel nozzle. I am also experiencing a check fuel cap warning and a low pressure in the fuel system. This has caused the car to not start and several backfires when it does turn over. There is…
Driving on freeway suddenly car got hot so i slowed down got into slow lane then shifted to neutral car stalled and would not restart engine seized. *tr
While on freeway car started smoking so i exited freeway when car stalled and wouldn't restart. Had to tow back to car lot where i purchased car 3 days prior. Plastic intake manifold had a crack. *tr
Seat belt on passenger side always retracted sluggishly since new, often just hanging loosely from the upper hanger. Then it would retract with help. Finally it jammed and will not release in order to connect the belt for use. When an attempt is made to use the belt, i hear a metallic clunk and the…
Tl* the contact owns 2001 ford mustang gt. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the spark plugs shot out of the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle…
Other Ford Mustang GT years
← 2000 Mustang GT · 2002 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 | 59 | 0 |
| 2000 Mustang GT | 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 2001 Ford Mustang GT?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Mustang GT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.