2000 Ford Mustang GT recalls and problems

The 2000 Ford Mustang GT has 1 safety recall and 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

5 / 1

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Ford Mustang GT vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Ford Mustang GT recalls

Recall 00V-355: Visibility

Reported Nov 3, 2000 · 11,400 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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, therefore, no warm air flow from the heater or windshield defroster. Vehicles with this condition do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."

Risk: Loss of visibility could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 arrangements for repair of their vehicles if no heated air flow exists at these outlets.

2000 Ford Mustang GT problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	21
Seat Belts	7
Vehicle Speed Control	6
Fuel System, Gasoline	5
Power Train	4
Air Bags	4
Electrical System	4
Engine	3
Seats	2
Steering	2
Suspension	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 8
Power Train › Manual Transmission — 3
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 2
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 2
Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Carburetor System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Ford Mustang GT complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 100,000 miles · reported Nov 7, 2018

Takata recall. The drivers side seat belt was replaced under warranty the first time, as it was failing to return to default position properly. The seat belt was replaced a second time, after I was rear ended (It was failing to retract again at the time, identical to the first time I had to have it replaced under warranty), and crushed into the vehicle in front of me. I was at a full stop when the vehicle hit me from behind. That crash deployed both airbags. The front and rear bumpers were replaced due to that crash, along with the seat belt. I have no way of knowing if those two replacement…

Seat Belts · at 106,012 miles · reported Aug 13, 2018

My car was parked in a parking lot. My friend took off his seat belt and as it was retracting, it locked. I tried to pull on it to see if it would unlock and it will not budge one bit. It is locked about half ways.

Electrical System · reported May 26, 2018

My 2000 mustang gt overheated while I was driving back home, on a ten mile journey a couple days ago. Until this incident, my mustang had never overheated. I bought the car last sept. I used hose water at gas station to cool it first on hood then once my engine looked cooler, I filled the radiator (Thinking we'd flush the cooling system when I got it home) water emptied as fast as I poured it in, from intake manifold behind what looks like the thermostat housing. My car is my only transportation. Now I'm not sure what to do. Because I used all my money to buy this car. I can not afford to fix…

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 59,000 miles · reported Sep 30, 2014

The contact owns a 2000 ford mustang gt. The contact stated that engine oil was leaking from the oil filter adapter. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the oil filter adapter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 140,000 miles · reported Oct 8, 2013

While driving vehicle, engine began to overheat. Steam rolled from under the hood. Discovered crack in manifold where it connects to thermostat housing. Coolant dripping on the engine; I do not know if internal components are damaged. Researched it online and found that there was a recall on this model and that ford corrected this in subsequent models by changing manifold to aluminum from the plastic. Ford will not honor recall for my vehicle. They are claiming that my vehicle isn't on the recall despite the fact that my car contains the same part that has been recalled.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Ford Mustang GT have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Ford Mustang GT: 00V-355 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Ford Mustang GT?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (21 reports), followed by seat belts (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.