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2001 Ford MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

17 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

52,147 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 17 complaints (17.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior317.6%
Transmission and shifting15.9%
Engine operation15.9%
Electrical and battery issues15.9%
Fuel system concerns15.9%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Fuel System, Gasoline
3
Electrical System
2
Equipment
2
Exterior Lighting
2
Structure
2
Air Bags
1
Air Bags:Frontal
1
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Electrical System2
Equipment2
Exterior Lighting2
Structure2
Air Bags1
Air Bags:Frontal1
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch1

Fuel System, Gasoline: 3; Electrical System: 2; Equipment: 2; Exterior Lighting: 2; Structure: 2; Air Bags: 1; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
4
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
4
100,000 to 149,999
2
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9994
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9994
100,000 to 149,9992
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2003
1
2004
3
2005
2
2006
2
2007
2
2009
3
2010
3
2011
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20031
20043
20052
20062
20072
20093
20103
20111

2003: 1; 2004: 3; 2005: 2; 2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2009: 3; 2010: 3; 2011: 1

Pattern summary

Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10051067 · 2003-12-24 (December 24, 2003)

2001, MUSTANG, HYDROPLANED AT 50 MPH IN HEAVY RAIN, SPUN 360 DEGREES, AND SLID DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. HAD FLAT ON RIGHT FRONT, AND REQUIRED A TOW TRUCK. WHILE TOWING THE VEHICLE THE TOW TRUCK OPERATOR NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS PULLING HARD. WHEN HE EXAMINED THE VEHICLE BOTH REAR BRAKE CALIPERS WERE GLOWING RED HOT. I WAS INFORMED BY MY INSURANCE ADJUSTER AND THE MECHANIC THAT THE CALIPERS WERE CORRODED. THIS REQUIRED REPLACING THE CALIPERS ON BOTH REAR WHEELS. I DRIVE THE VEHICLE EVERY DAY FOR 125 MILE ROUND TRIP TO WORK AND HAVE FOR THE LAST…

Owner-reported narrative. 43,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10051067 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10270056 · 2009-05-27 (May 27, 2009)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OXIDATION BUILD-UP ON THE HEADLIGHT COVERS IS CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE CONVERTIBLE TOP DOES NOT GO UP OR DOWN BECAUSE THE CONTROL MODULE DOES NOT RECOGNIZE WHEN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ON OR OFF. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE THE TOP CAN GO UP OR DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. UPDATED 06/03/09 *BF UPDATED 06/04/09.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 94,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10270056 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10128691 · 2005-07-14 (July 14, 2005)

ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, WHILE SHIFTING THE CAR SEEMED TO CONTINUE ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN, EVEN WHEN I HAD MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL. I ENDED UP LOSING CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.

Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10128691 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10210241 · 2007-11-28 (November 28, 2007)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED, BUT THE RADIO REMAINED ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AUTOMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 50,200. UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF

Owner-reported narrative. 50,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10210241 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10430382 · 2011-10-16 (October 16, 2011)

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 COMPLAINTS. NO FORD RECALLS OR SERVICE BULLETINS. IF PARKED FOR A FEW DAYS , THE BATTERY RUNS DOWN. CHECKED FOR HEAD/PARKING/BRAKES LIGHTS LEFT ON AS WELL AS THOSE INSIDE PASSENGER AREA AND IN TRUNK. NONE FOUND. MECHANIC BELIEVES DUE TO RADIO/CD PLAYE…

Owner-reported narrative. 124,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10430382 at NHTSA ↗