MYRModel Year Report

2000 Ford Mustang GT

● Typical for this model
2000 Ford Mustang GT
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:34.731Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Mustang GT Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1996: 32 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 2000: 64 complaints 2000 2001: 59 complaints 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 163 complaints 2006: 151 complaints 2006
2000: 64 complaints
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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%

33% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

SEAT BELTS 11%

11% of complaints: seat belts — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and front.

CRASH
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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, 20181107

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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121005

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and fuel injection system.

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CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OR VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20020502

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001221 — visibility

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, THEREFOR

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 MAKE

Campaign 00V355000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Ford Mustang GT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V355000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1999 ● 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2006 ● 2001

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.