MYRModel Year Report

2000 Ford Mustang GT

● Typical for this model
2000 Ford Mustang GT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:04:26.165Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
64
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1996: 32 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 2000: 64 complaints 2000 64 2001: 59 complaints 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 163 complaints 2006: 151 complaints 2006
1996: 32 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1997 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 64 complaints 2000 64 2001: 59 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 163 complaints 2005 2006: 151 complaints 2006
1996: 32 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1997 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 64 complaints 2000 64 2001: 59 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 163 complaints 2005 2006: 151 complaints 2006

2000: 64 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199632
199723
199853
199936
200064
200159
200248
200351
200414
2005163
2006151

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

33% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

Seat belts

11% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly and front.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Takata recall. The drivers side seat belt was replaced under warranty the first time, as it was failing to return to default position properly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-07

Also filed under Air bags

Front seat belt retraction doesn't retract. It stopped retracting after the warranty was up. The front seat belt continue to non-retract so they get caught in the doors and chip paint and cause problems.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-05

Vehicle speed control

9% · 6 reports

Fuel system, gasoline

8% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and fuel injection system.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer states while driving the vehicle the intake manifold was causing vehicle to stall or vehicle will shut down.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-02

Power train

6% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2000-12-21Visibility00V355000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4.6L engines. A coolant flow blockage exists at the intake manifold heater core nipple resulting in no coolant flow to the heater and…

    Remedy: Customers will be asked to verify, following instructions provided, that heated air flows from their vehicle's heater/defroster outlets. The customers will be advised to contact their dealers to…

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

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Ford Mustang GT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V355000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Ford Mustang GT reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Ford Mustang GT is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Mustang GT?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Mustang GT have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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