2000 Ford Mustang Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2000 Ford Mustang recalls

Most common 2000 Ford Mustang problems

Problem areas named in the 311 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	49
Engine And Engine Cooling	44
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	43
Air Bags	42
Seat Belts	39
Parking Brake	27
Structure	22
Vehicle Speed Control	19
Fuel System, Gasoline	17
Electrical System	17

What owners report

2025-10-30, Power Train
The contact owns a 1965 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle unintendedly reversed on an incline of a parking lot and struck another parked unoccupied vehicle. There was no injury sustained. The contact stated that the vehicle was not designed with air bags. The vehicle sustained fenders, bumpers, and paint damage. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had unintendedly shifted from park(P) to reverse(R). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. The

2021-10-05, Seat Belts
Drivers side and passenger (front) seatbelts no longer operational. They do not retract and they do not lock in place -- this is a safety issue. We attempted to get them replaced, but our Ford dealer has confirmed the drivers side belt has been discontinued. We have no recourse here.

2020-07-23, Seat Belts
AS MANY HAVE SAID THE PASS. SIDE SEAT BELT IS JAMMED UP, CANNOT BE USED. EVEN IF YOU SPEND RIME AND COMPLETELY STRAIGHTEN EVERY THING OUT IT WORKS MAYBE ONCE AND JAMS UP AGAIN. THE COMPLAINTS ARE LEGIT. THIS CAR HAS 80,134 MILES ON IT.

2020-07-08, Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIMMED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE AMBER REFLECTOR LIGHTS WERE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO MEET THE FMVSS REQUIREMENTS. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.

2020-06-27, Air Bags
I WAS MAKING A NORMAL ORDER DELIVERY DROP OFF GOING OFF MY GPS I CAME TO A NARROW ROAD WHERE NO SIGNS OF A DIP AHEAD. CAME TO A DIP AHEAD THAT YOU COULDN'T TELL IT WAS A DIP AND I WASN'T GOING NO MORE THAN 11 TO13 MILES WHEN I WAS COMING OVER IT AND MY AIRBAGS BUSTED OUT OF MY STEERING WHEEL HITTING MY HAND AND MY ARM LEAVING BURN MARKS. I COULDN'T STAY ON THE ROAD SO I WAITED 30 MINS BEFORE I DROVE SLOWLY BACK TO MY HOUSE CAUSE THEN MY TIRE STARTED GOING LOW. *TR

2000 Ford Mustang questions

Does the 2000 Ford Mustang have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2000 Ford Mustang: Parking Brake:Conventional; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Mustang?

Based on 311 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (49), Engine And Engine Cooling (44), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (43).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Ford Mustang has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.