2000 Ford MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
20 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
89,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 20 complaints (15.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 10.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 10.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.0% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
Electrical System: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Tires: 2; Air Bags: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 5 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
2002: 2; 2003: 4; 2004: 3; 2005: 3; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2016: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000017 · 2002-12-13 (December 13, 2002)
VEHICLE ON TWO OCCASIONS HAS REQUIRED EXTENSIVE REWELDING IN THE A PILLAR AREA.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,812 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000017 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003439 · 2003-01-26 (January 26, 2003)
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER FOR DIANOIS OF ENGINE MISS. CHARGED $65.00 COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM WHY CAR WAS MISSING. OKAYED FOR TEAR DOWN ADDITIONAL AN $135.00. WAS TOLD PUSH ROD BENT. VALVE AND VALVE SPRING BROKEN. POSSIBLE HEAD DAMAGE. WAS CALLED TO OKAY AN ADDITIONAL $625.00 CHARGE FOR LOOK FOR POSSIBLE PISTON DAMAGE. ALL PROBLEMS STEMING FROM NUMBER 6 CYCLINDER.
Owner-reported narrative. 75,226 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003439 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007130 · 2002-11-05 (November 5, 2002)
2000 FORD CONVERTIBLE. MUSTANG. *JB ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****769319
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007130 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010954 · 2003-03-24 (March 24, 2003)
DESPITE A NEW SET OF MICHELIN'S, OUR 2000 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE TENDS TO LOSE CONTROL IN THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF STANDING OR FLOWING WATER ON THE ROAD. DUE TO POOR SURFACE DRAINAGE IN SOUTH TEXAS, WITH A HEAVY RAIN IT IS TYPICAL TO FIND A THIN FILM OF FLOWING WATER BEFORE AND AFTER A BRIDGE. ALTHOUGH OTHER TRAFFIC APPEARS UNAFFECTED, THE MUSTANG OFTEN LOSES CONTROL AS IT PASSES THROUGH THE WATER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10010954 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023947 · 2003-06-28 (June 28, 2003)
THE VEHICLE SHIMMIES AT ABOUT 62 OR 63 MPH, THEN SMOOTHES OUT AT HIGHER SPEEDS. YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE THE REAR END SHIMMY SIDE TO SIDE. YOU CAN FEEL THE ROOF MOVE. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE SHIMMY, BUT WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT AND STATED ALL NEW MUSTANG CONVERTIBLES SHIMMY. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 11,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023947 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10047087 · 2003-11-18 (November 18, 2003)
AT 29,000 MILES AND 46 MONTH OLD, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. SUNCOAST FORD CLAIMS CODES SAY SOMEONE WAS INTO COMPUTER ON SUN.11/9. NOT TRUE! AND PO411 CODE = 'SECONDARY 'AIR PUMP IS NEEDED. PART IS $242.50 PLUS LABOR. NEITHER FORD NOR WARRANTY DIRECT WILL COVER THIS REPAIR. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 29,375 miles reported. Look up ODI 10047087 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10058979 · 2004-02-25 (February 25, 2004)
2000 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE.AFTER LEASING THE NEW CAR FOR 3YRS,WE DECIDED TO BUY. THE CAR WAS AT 50K MILES.IT IS NOW AT 61K MILES. BEGINNING FEB.20TH 2004,THE CLUTCH MADE A HORRIBLE SOUND WHEN ENGAGED.NOT COVERED BY FORD EXTENDED WARRANTY PURCHASED AT TIME OF SALE.BUISINESS MGR. AT JACK SCHMITT FORD IN COLLINSVILLE,IL SAID," CARS AREN'T BUILT TO LAST FOREVER".THIS VEHICHLE IS ONLY 4YRS. OLD.IT IS DRIVEN GINGERLY BY A RESPONSIBLE 55YR. OLD RN.I KNOW CARS ARE NOT MADE TO LAST FOREVER,BUT YOU WOULD THINK THE CLUTCH WOULD LAST A BIT LONGER THAN 4…
Owner-reported narrative. 61,154 miles reported. Look up ODI 10058979 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10098525 · 2004-11-09 (November 9, 2004)
NOTICED CAR NOSE DIVED A LITTLE BIT MORE WHEN BRAKING, PLUS EXTRA DISTANCE REQUIRED TO COME TO FULL STOP. REAR BRAKES WERE RECENTLY REPLACED DUE TO THE ARMATURE GUIDE PIN(S) IN THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY BECOMING FROZEN. ONE PIN IN EACH REAR ASSEMBLY (THE SAME PIN IN BOTH). EXTRA BRAKING STRESS PUT ON FRONT BRAKES REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS DUE TO LOSS OF MINIMAL THICKNES (NOT DUE TO GOUGING AND TURNING).*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10098525 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.