2001 Ford Mustang fuel system, gasoline problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2001 Ford Mustang — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns 2001 ford mustang. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel abnormally. Upon further inspection, the contact discovered that the fuel tank filler neck was rusted and a hole was in the filler pipe. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or local mechanic for…”
filed May 3, 2011
“Went to fill up with gas, noticed gas leak. Upon inspection found fuel filler neck rusted through to point where it became two pieces. Replaced fuel filler neck @ $230 plus labor, issue solved. 2001 ford mustang 3.8l pictures available. *tr”
filed Aug 17, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mustang | 8 | 16% |
| 2021 Mustang | 10 | 18% |
| 2020 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 Mustang | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
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.