2000 Ford Mustang engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 46 complaints for the 2000 Ford Mustang, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
The vehicle muffler failed and caused an accident. The front and rear end of the vehicle was damaged and the hood flew open and shattered the windshield. *nlm
The problem is the engine stalls. This happens when the engine is warm or cold. It also happens after the clutch has been disengaged after being at speed and the rpms are decreasing to the programmed idle RPM. However, instead of stopping at the idling RPM, the engine RPM dips to low and the engine stalls. I lose power steering and brakes which cause a very dangerous situation.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Ford Mustang
- Brakes 72 complaints
- Air bags 42 complaints
- Seat belts 39 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Transmission 24 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints