2001 Ford Mustang fuel/propulsion system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2001 Ford Mustang — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1. There is a dreadful gas fume odor inside the car every time I put fuel in the car especially when I fill the tank. 2.the emergency brake does not work properly. When engaged my car still rolls a little. 3. The seat belts do not retract properly and tend to twist and tangle when I try to do it…”
filed Oct 25, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang. While the contact's daughter was placing fuel in the vehicle, she noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank without warning. The contact managed to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The dealer and…”
filed Sep 5, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mustang | 6 | 12% |
| 2021 Mustang | 5 | 9% |
| 2020 Mustang | 6 | 5% |
| 2018 Mustang | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 Mustang | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 Mustang | 19 | 5% |
| 2015 Mustang | 28 | 6% |
| 2014 Mustang | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 Mustang | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 Mustang | 18 | 4% |
| 2011 Mustang | 23 | 5% |
| 2010 Mustang | 5 | 2% |
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.