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2000 Ford Mustang Convertible Owner Complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers, shown in full

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Complaints on fileComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 25, 2016
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Filed in the last 12 monthsReports filed with NHTSA in the trailing 365 days. Recent volume reflects attention and vehicle age as much as anything else.
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Reports on file since Nov 5, 2002

What this page shows

Our database holds 20 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Ford Mustang Convertible. Each one is a report filed by an owner or driver and published by NHTSA without most of them being verified. A complaint is not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. Narratives are shown exactly as filed.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

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Electrical
Filed Jun 25, 2016
Fire reported

MELTED ALL MY WIRES ALMOST CAUSED FIRE

NHTSA ID
10876587
Incident
Jun 15, 2016
Mileage
90,000 mi
AirbagsElectricalFuel system
Filed Jun 25, 2016
Crash reported

THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME CAME TO THE STOP AND SO DID I BUT AS I HIT MY BRAKE SOMETHING BLEW UP IN MY FACE AND MADE ME PUT MY ARMS UP AND I LOST VISIBILITY. THE WEIRD PART IS THEY WENT OFF AT A ROLLING STOP UNDER 3 MPH .ALSO LAST WEEK MY CAR BRAKE SWITCH ALMOST STARTED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.

NHTSA ID
10876562
Incident
Apr 4, 2015
Mileage
89,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Oct 14, 2012

WHILE FILING MY CAR WITH GAS, DROPS OF GAS WERE DRIPPING ONTO THE CONCRETE. I LOOKED UNDER MY CAR AND THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE AND GAS TANK GASKET ARE LEAKING FUEL DIRECTLY ONTO MY EXHAUST PIPE. HAD MY EXHAUST BEEN EXTREMELY HOT, MY CAR WOULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE AND EXPLODED. PLEASE RECALL THIS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10480070
Incident
Oct 6, 2012
Mileage
121,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Oct 11, 2011
Fire reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V355000 (VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM) RECALL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

NHTSA ID
10429511
Incident
Jul 1, 2008
Mileage
50,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 11, 2011

NEWLY PURCHASED HANKOOK VENTUS V12 EVO TIRES, ONE TIRE DEVELOPED LARGE BULGE IN INSIDE WALL AT RIM, TIRE SHOP REMOVED TIRE AND POINTED OUT A MOLDING DEFECT WHERE THE ENTIRE METAL BEAD WAS PUSHED THROUGH THE RUBBER AND METAL WAS OUTSIDE OF THE RUBBER BEAD CAUSING TIRE FAILURE. *TT

NHTSA ID
10411813
Incident
Jul 11, 2011
Mileage
114,963 mi
Electrical
Filed Sep 29, 2010
Fire reported

ALTERNATOR CAUSED FIRE, SHORTED OUT, ON 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10358297
Incident
Aug 24, 2010
Engine
Filed Mar 31, 2007

MARCH 30, 2007 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I HAVE A 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT-WHILE DRIVING HOME TODAY 3/30/07 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, I HEARD A LOAD POP, AND THEN LOST ENGINE FUNCTION. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS NOT KILLED. WHEN I CHECKED MY ENGINE, IT HAD BLOWN THE SPARK PLUG-I THOUGHT THIS WAS AN ISOLATED PROBLEM UNTIL I CHECKED ON THE INTERNET, AND READ ALL OF THE INCIDENTS WITH FORDS "SPITTING" SPARK PLUGS. I THINK IT IS HORRIFIC THAT FORD WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND DO THE RIGHT THING-"RECALL"-HOW MANY WILL HAVE TO DIE BEFORE FORD ACKNOWLEDGES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THEIR AUTOMOBILES BLOWING SPARK PLUGS. I WILL SAY THAT AS THE OWNER OF MULTIPLE FORD MUSTANGS INCLUDING 65, 66, 67, 70, 98, 2000 (STILL HAVE THEM ALL). I WILL THINK TWICE BEFORE BUYING ANOTHER FORD IF THEY DO NOT TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND ACKNOWLEDGE THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THEIR PRODUCT-SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS A NOTIFICATION OF A POTENTIAL PROBLEM COULD HAVE SAVED 1000S FROM EXPENSIVE, NEEDLESS DAMAGE TO THEIR AUTOMOBILES. I FOR ONE WOULD HAVE ENSURED THAT I DID FREQUENT SPARK PLUG CHECKS TO ENSURE THEY WERE SECURE, OR WOULD HAVE POSSIBLY TAKEN CORRECTIVE MEASURES BEFORE NEEDED REPAIRS FROM DAMAGE. AMERICAN MADE SHOULD NOT EQUATE TO INFERIORLY MADE. I AM REQUESTING THAT I BE REIMBURSED FOR THE DAMAGE CAUSED DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGN WITH THE CYLINDER HEAD. IN ADDITION, I AM REQUESTING THAT FORD NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE VEHICLE MODELS WITH THIS DESIGN FLAW TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS NO NEEDLESS LOSS OF LIFE FROM POTENTIAL ACCIDENTS AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THIS DESIGN FLAW. *JB

NHTSA ID
10186618
Incident
Mar 30, 2007
Mileage
97,594 mi
Fuel system
Filed Nov 6, 2006

TUBE FROM THE GAS NOZZLE HAS RUSTED AWAY UNDER THE PLASTIC TUBE THAT WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE STEEL TUBE CAUSING GAS TO STREAM OUT OF TUBE AS THE GAS TANK IS BEING FILLED. *JB

NHTSA ID
10172710
Incident
Oct 30, 2006
Mileage
120,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 7, 2005

MANUFACTURER SELECTED OEM TIRES, GOODYEAR EAGLES, UNSAFE ON WET/DAMP SURFACES. TIRES WOULD SPIN UPON STARTING AWAY FROM STOP NO MATTER HOW GENTLY/SLOWLY YOU TRIED TO DRIVE AWAY. CAR WOULD FISHTAIL AND LOSE TRACTION (ESPECIALLY REAR (DRIVE) WHEELS) ON MODERATE CORNERS AT MODERATE SPEEDS WHILE ACCELERATING OR NOT. TIRES REPLACE AT 15,000 MILES WITH PLENTY OF LIFE LEFT ON THEM DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS. REPLACED WITH GOODYEAR AQUATRED III'S. MUCH BETTER HANDLING WITH NEW TIRES.

NHTSA ID
10139001
Incident
Mar 1, 2002
Tires & wheels
Filed May 29, 2005

2 OF 4 APPEAR TO BE CROSS BELTED. NO FAILUR AT THIS TIME BUT DO NOT KNOW OF A LOCAL DEALER TO ADJUST THE PROBLEM. BRAND ON TIRES IS "ROAD KING" MODEL "PREMIUM GT" SIZE "P205X65 R15 926 M&S". UNABLE TO FINISH YOUR QUESTIONS AS I DO NOT KNOW WHO THE MANUFACTURER IS.ENTERED FIRESTONE TO GET THROUGH FIELDS.

NHTSA ID
10122419
Incident
May 28, 2005
Engine
Filed Jan 17, 2005

I AM ABOUT TO INSTALL, FOR THE THIRD TIME, A SECOND DAY AIR PUMP INTO MY 2000 FORD MUSTANG. THIS IS AN EMISSIONS PART AND THE MUSTANG IS DESIGNED TO PASS CALIFORNIA EMISSION STANDARDS. I LIVE IN WISCONSIN AND THIS PART HAS GONE OUT 3 TIMES. ALSO IT CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FORD FOR AROUND 300 DOLLARS. IT ALWAYS MANAGES TO MAKE IT JUST PAST THE PART WARRANTY PERIOD THEN GOES OUT. FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO HELP ME EXCEPT TAKE MORE OF MY MONEY. I LOOKED INTO IT AND THEY ONLY USED THIS PART IN 1999-2000 MUSTANGS AND LINCOLN 2000-2001. I CAN NOT FIND A RECALL ON IT BUT THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM. FORD WILL NOT RESPOND TO MY INQUIRIES AND I AM NOT SURE WHAT ELSE I CAN DO. *JB

NHTSA ID
10106476
Incident
Jan 10, 2005
Mileage
98,818 mi
Engine
Filed Dec 5, 2004

RE#1448617 EMISSIONS THE SAME SECONDARY AIR PUMP WAS REPLACED ON 7/19/2002 BY FORD UNDER WARRANTEY. WHEN IT FAILED AGAIN ON OR ABOUT 11/10/2003 , THE DEALER CLAIMED IT WAS NOW NOT COVERED. THIS PUMP IS SO NESSESARY,THE NEWER MUSTANGS DO NOT HAVE IT.*AK

NHTSA ID
10102193
Incident
Nov 10, 2003
Brakes
Filed Nov 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

NHTSA ID
10098525
Incident
Nov 8, 2004
Mileage
110,000 mi
Transmission
Filed Feb 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 4YRS. DRIVEN PROPERLY. WE HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE CAR SEEMS TO SHIMMIE AT 60 TO 68 MPH.*AK

NHTSA ID
10058979
Incident
Feb 20, 2004
Mileage
61,154 mi
Engine
Filed Nov 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

NHTSA ID
10047087
Incident
Nov 10, 2003
Mileage
29,375 mi
Suspension
Filed Jun 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

NHTSA ID
10023947
Incident
Jun 15, 2001
Mileage
11,500 mi
Steering
Filed Mar 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

NHTSA ID
10010954
Incident
Mar 22, 2003
Engine
Filed Jan 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.

NHTSA ID
10003439
Incident
Jan 24, 2003
Mileage
75,226 mi
Body & structure
Filed Dec 13, 2002

VEHICLE ON TWO OCCASIONS HAS REQUIRED EXTENSIVE REWELDING IN THE A PILLAR AREA.

NHTSA ID
10000017
Incident
Sep 8, 2000
Mileage
5,812 mi
Filed Nov 5, 2002

2000 FORD CONVERTIBLE. MUSTANG. *JB ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****769319

NHTSA ID
10007130
Incident
May 1, 2001
Mileage
5,000 mi

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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