no report yet
Parking brake: conventional
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
2001 Ford MustangProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 173 owner complaints about the 2001 Ford Mustang, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Ford Mustang has problems
173 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
26Air bags22 crash/fire/injury
24Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
22Seat belts3 crash/fire/injury
17Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
16Power train2 crash/fire/injury
13Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
11Visibility
10Fuel/propulsion system
10Fuel system, gasoline
6112 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 26 | 22 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 24 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 22 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 17 | 2 |
| Power train | 16 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 3 |
| Visibility | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 10 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 61 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2001 Ford Mustang recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other Mustang year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mustang median. How we score
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NHTSA crash tests
2001 Ford Mustang safety ratings
2001 Ford Mustang 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2001 Ford Mustang, and the recalls they led to.
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADNo recall
In owners' words
What Mustang owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IN ORDER TO AVOID STRIKING OTHER VEHICLES, THE CONTACT MADE A SHARP TURN AND STRUCK A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN LEG, PELVIS, AND HEAD INJURY. A POLICE…
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, A TRAILER HIT THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT A GUARD RAIL WITH THE FRONT END. THERE WAS BRAKING PRIOR TO THE IMPACT AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT MINOR INJURIES WERE…
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH WITH PRIOR BRAKING, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE CONTACT HEAD ON, ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THIS CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELTS WERE WORN, BUT THE CONTACT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES.…
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