2001 Ford Mustang Convertible

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2001 Ford Mustang Convertible
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:04:34.966Z

Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
17

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 2001: 17 complaints 2001 17 2003: 35 complaints
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 2001: 17 complaints 2001 17 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 2001: 17 complaints 2001 17 2003: 35 complaints 2003

2001: 17 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199416
199514
19968
19979
199811
19999
200020
200117
200335

Known problem areas

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

3 of 17 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

Exterior lighting

3 of 17 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.

Electrical system

3 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.

Structure

2 of 17 total reports mention: structure.

Equipment

2 of 17 total reports mention: equipment.

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

2001 Ford Mustang Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 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.