Complaints
219
Crashes
42
Fires
2
Injuries
37
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:49,243 mi
Crash-related:21
#210 complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Avg mileage:113,581 mi
#310 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:57,000 mi
Crash-related:3
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 23 | 21 | — | 49,243 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | — | — | 113,581 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 3 | — | 57,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 9 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 | 1 | — | 174,310 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 6 | 3 | — | 88,642 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 59,664 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 5 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 5 | — | — | 56,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 5 | 1 | — | 15,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 43,111 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 4 | 1 | — | 41,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 1 | — | 48,835 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 29,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | 46,645 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | 1 | — | 56,847 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 73,547 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 36,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | 71,900 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | — | — | 18,960 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 3 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | 146,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | 1 | — | 105,000 mi |
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