MYRModel Year Report

2000 Ford Mustang Convertible

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2000 Ford Mustang Convertible
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:03:49.382Z

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
20

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 20 complaints 2000 20 2001: 17 complaints 2003: 35 complaints 2003
1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 20 complaints 2000 20 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2003: 35 complaints 2003
1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 20 complaints 2000 20 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2003: 35 complaints 2003

2000: 20 complaints

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YearComplaints
199416
199514
19968
19979
199811
19999
200020
200117
200335

Known problem areas

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

5 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and emission control.

Electrical system

3 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-25

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and air bags

Alternator caused fire, shorted out, on 2000 Ford mustang gt.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-09-29

Tires

3 of 20 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Fuel/propulsion system

2 of 20 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

CRASH

Visibility

1 of 20 total reports mentions: visibility.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-10-11

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Ford Mustang Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 Ford Mustang Convertible reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Mustang Convertible?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Mustang Convertible have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.