Model year record

2000 Ford Mustang

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 428 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V349000

Parking brake: conventional

Component
Parking brake: conventional
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
434,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-30
Owners notified
2000-11-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V250000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
25,306
Reported to NHTSA
1999-09-20
Owners notified
1999-10-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE A PIN SHAFT IN THE SWITCHABLE ELR/ALR MECHANISM THAT IS INCORRECTLY FORMED. IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE SWITCHING MECHANISM COULD BECOME NONFUNCTIONAL, PREVENTING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING FROM BEING EXTRACTED FROM THE RETRACTOR. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT MALFUNCTION OF THE MECHANISM COULD PREVENT THE BELT FROM BEING SWITCHED INTO THE ALR MODE. THE ELR MECHANISM IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS CONDITION.

Safety risk

IF THE MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONS AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE WEBBING TO BE EXTRACTED, THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT COULD NOT BE WORN BY A VEHICLE OCCUPANT. IN THE EVENT THAT THE MECHANISM DOES NOT ALLOW THE ALR MODE TO BE ENGAGED, THE OPERATOR MAY BE UNABLE TO PROPERLY INSTALL A CHILD SEAT IN THAT SEATING POSITION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLIES. ASSEMBLIES WITH JULIAN DATE CODES OF 200 THROUGH 223 ARE SUSPECT AND WILL BE REPLACED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal2556,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip19
Seat belts: front: retractor1670,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1591,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional15
Parking brake1217,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1240,000 mi
Air bags1145,100 mi
Power train: manual transmission1079,000 mi
Tires10
Vehicle speed control10100,000 mi
Seat belts985,000 mi
Unknown or other939,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine866,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline8138,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly8
Air bags: side/window6
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor622,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe660,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights665,000 mi
Power train6105,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage640,000 mi
Structure: body635,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal640,000 mi
Electrical system564,700 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices556,890 mi
Fuel/propulsion system5100,000 mi
Seats581,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5
Structure537,600 mi
Structure: frame and members516,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch447,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit4
Power train: driveline: driveshaft4
Service brakes, hydraulic413,500 mi
Suspension: rear431,600 mi
Visibility: windshield4
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Engine3111,014 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system398,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly317,403 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap3
Seat belts: front347,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Seats: front assembly: recliner390,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings319,158 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages3
Steering331,600 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars3
Vehicle speed control: cruise control3
Visibility: power window devices and controls312,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery225,851 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: wiring261,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2140,000 mi
Exterior lighting2120,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Power train: axle assembly2
Seats: front assembly: head restraint2
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Suspension: front242,000 mi
Suspension: multiple axle2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system231,000 mi
Wheels2
Electrical system: ignition129,459 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Equipment: other: labels1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch140,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)164,306 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Power train: driveline1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seat belts: rear/other160,000 mi
Service brakes1116,000 mi
Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: column1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: electric power assist system182,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid116,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Suspension1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Tires: sidewall1
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1999 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.