MYRModel Year Report

2001 Ford Mustang GT

● Typical for this model
2001 Ford Mustang GT
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:51:01.765Z

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, 2001 highlighted. 1996: 32 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 2000: 64 complaints 2000 2001: 59 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 163 complaints 2006: 151 complaints 2006
2001: 59 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 22%

22% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE SPARK PLUGS SHOT OUT OF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120326

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 15%

15% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap.

INJURY
AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and driveshaft.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Ford Mustang GT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1999 ● 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2006 ● 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Ford Mustang GT reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Ford Mustang GT is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Mustang GT?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Ford Mustang GT have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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