2001 Ford Mustang service brakes, hydraulic problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Ford Mustang — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang. While driving approximately 40 mph the contact smelled a burning odor. The abs light also illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the abs computer needed to be…”
filed Jul 25, 2011
“When brakes are applied brakes have slow reaction time and stall causing the car to run into oncoming traffic on numerous occasions. When driving and applying brakes car vibrates almost like a pumping effect and then skids. *tr”
filed Jun 15, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Mustang | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 Mustang | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 Mustang | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Mustang | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Mustang | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Mustang | 4 | 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.