2000 Ford Mustang GT
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 64 |
| 2001 | 59 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 51 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 163 |
| 2006 | 151 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file.
13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow 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, 20181107
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
5% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 Ford Mustang GT — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 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.
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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:engine, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Mustang GT have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.