2000 Ford Mustang electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2000 Ford Mustang — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle was parked and turned off. Fire started in engine compartment. Witnesses said it sounded like the car was trying to start itself. Total loss. Damage was worst on the passenger side of the engine compartment centered in the area in front of the wheel. Security camera of incident shows smoke…”
filed Apr 20, 2014
“1. The car was shut off and it would not start. I had to have the vehicle towed to the ford dealership where I was informed there was a defect in the ignition. 2. The car had to have the ignition switch and components replaced. 3. The cost of the repair was approximately $1,000. *tr”
filed Mar 21, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 32 | 44% |
| 2022 Mustang | 7 | 14% |
| 2021 Mustang | 6 | 11% |
| 2020 Mustang | 24 | 21% |
| 2019 Mustang | 31 | 22% |
| 2018 Mustang | 30 | 16% |
| 2017 Mustang | 34 | 13% |
| 2016 Mustang | 71 | 19% |
| 2015 Mustang | 66 | 15% |
| 2014 Mustang | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 Mustang | 18 | 7% |
| 2012 Mustang | 21 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford Mustang
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.