2001 Ford Mustang air bags problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2001 Ford Mustang — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owned a 2001 ford mustang. While driving 60 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle. In order to avoid striking other vehicles, the contact made a sharp turn and struck a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a broken leg , pelvis, and head injury. A police…”
filed Jun 5, 2008
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 65 mph, a trailer hit the vehicle on the rear passenger side. This caused the vehicle to hit a guard rail with the front end. There was braking prior to the impact and the airbags did not deploy. The driver was wearing a seat belt, but minor injuries were…”
filed Oct 31, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 5 | 7% |
| 2022 Mustang | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Mustang | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 Mustang | 8 | 7% |
| 2019 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Mustang | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 Mustang | 15 | 4% |
| 2015 Mustang | 23 | 5% |
| 2014 Mustang | 245 | 68% |
| 2013 Mustang | 145 | 54% |
| 2012 Mustang | 158 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.