2001 Ford Mustang vehicle speed control problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2001 Ford Mustang — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When backing out of the driveway, I had no control over the vehicle, even while pressing on the brakes. I lost control, went into a yard and hit a tree.”
filed Feb 5, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to a restart a few minutes later. The failure recurred seven times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed…”
filed Jun 20, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 Mustang | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 Mustang | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Mustang | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Mustang | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Mustang | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 Mustang | 14 | 3% |
| 2014 Mustang | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 Mustang | 19 | 7% |
| 2012 Mustang | 35 | 7% |
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.