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2001 FORD MUSTANG in Houston, TX
This is a common occurrence with this era Mustangs due to the AC condensation dripping on the right side manifold. There is a Ford TSB about this and they have designed a kit that puts a new shield over the manifold to prevent the drips fr...read more / reply »
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Buford, GA
2001 cobra has bad synchros and a bad gear. the ford dealership stated that the car had more than one bad synchro and 2nd gear was bad. only 20k miles on car. the headliner came down as well.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Trabuco Canyon, CA
Tl contact owns a 2001 ford mustang. the contact stated that the headlights were not illuminating properly at night and the head lamp covers were very foggy. she stated that the failures were affecting her ability to drive at all times. ...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Hubbardston, MI
Set belts in the 2001 mustang never worked the best now the passanger's side set belt won't work at all, it won't come out so you can lock yourself in.there was no accident.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Blackwood, NJ
2001 mustang 3.8 v6 (54,000 miles) was leaking exhaust from the passenger side of engine under hood causing exhaust fumes to come in car. the exhaust manifold (cracked) and egr tube (hole burned through) had to be replaced.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Blackwood, NJ
2001 mustang 3.8 v6 (54,000 miles) was leaking exhaust from the passenger side of engine under hood causing exhaust fumes to come in car. the exhaust manifold (cracked) and egr tube (hole burned through) had to be replaced.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Dunellen, NJ
Tl*-the contact stated that the 2001 ford mustang passenger side seat belt didn't release. on january 1, 2007 the seat belt wouldn't come out of the holder. the contact never noticed this because no one ever sat on the passenger side of v...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Denton, TX
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at night the headlights were not bright enough. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the headlights needed to be replaced.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Mogadore, OH
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph, smoke began to escape from under the hood. the vehicle was not taken to a service dealer. upon inspection, an independent mechanic determined that the abs electronic control module failed.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Valencia, CA
Dt: the contact stated while traveling 65 mph, a trailer hit the vehicle in the passenger side rear. 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. t...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Big Stone Gap, VA
Tires that were purchased feb 2004 with 25/30 k on them dry-rotted to the point they could not be balanced and were a safety issue. original tires were goodyear american eagle gt size p225/5516bw.. these tires were not parked on anything th...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Kansas City, MO
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 20 mph with prior braking, another vehicle hit the contact head on, on the driver side. this caused the contact to hit another vehicle on the front passenger side. the airbags did not deploy. the ...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Bradenton, FL
2001 ford mustang v6,34000 mi. fuel leaking from tank at filler tube joint. have car at dealers service dept. now , and have not corresponded about corrective action.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Jupiter, FL
Filler tube fuel tank seal failure causing gas leak.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Kent, WA
I own a 2001 ford mustang and the front driver and passenger seat belts have been a problem for more than 3 years. they do not retract due to the cheap components used to keep them from twisting. this also causes them to be loose when wea...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in San Jose, CA
2001 ford cobra air bags activated with out major damage to the bumper upon collision. the vehicle was only going about 2 mph when it came in contact with the other vehicle. the consumer feels that the air bags should not have deployed an...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Cresent Springs, KY
Dt: the contact states the passenger's side seat belt does not work properly. the vehicle has not been to a dealership for repairs.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Unknown, DC
2001 ford mustang headlight assembly seals failed. no address provided - no answer required. the front headlights were fogging with moisture. the headlight were replaced under warranty but the problem returned. the lenses were slowly d...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in San Jose, CA
2001 ford mustang cobra front bumper made contact with another vehicle and both front air bags deployed.** answer required***. the consumer stated his speed was only 1 to 2 mph. the consumer had previous rear end damage and was told by th...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Palmyra, VA
There is a rattling, banging noise coming from under the hood. it only did it at first when i was slowing down with and without the brakes. it sounds as though the car is falling apart. i took it to ford and they told me they heard the n...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Palmyra, VA
There is a rattling, banging noise coming from under the hood. it only did it at first when i was slowing down with and without the brakes. it sounds as though the car is falling apart. i took it to ford and they told me they heard the n...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Casa Grande, AZ
The front seat belt retractor faild. as a result, the occupants were not being restrained. consumer stated that warranty entitled her to any safety restraint problems, five years or 50,000 miles. however the dealer refused to repair ve...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Jacksonville, FL
Airbags deployed on 2001 ford mustang from a very low speed impact that caused no damage to the car except for the deployment of the airbags. both front airbags will have to be replaced. the speed at impact was less than 5 m.p.h. and abs...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Fort Lee, NJ
2 days earlier had car at mechanic and he said my pads were a little low so they shoould be changed. the day i had the appointmnet to replace the pads the rear caliper frozen open and emergency brake would not work either. while in my drive...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Fort Lee, NJ
2 days earlier had car at mechanic and he said my pads were a little low so they shoould be changed. the day i had the appointmnet to replace the pads the rear caliper frozen open and emergency brake would not work either. while in my drive...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Fort Lee, NJ
2 days earlier had car at mechanic and he said my pads were a little low so they shoould be changed. the day i had the appointmnet to replace the pads the rear caliper frozen open and emergency brake would not work either. while in my drive...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Richmond, VA
Ltrs fm c. mechand, j.lawrence, l brady(va) request an investigation re steering wheel locking up at speeds over 40 mph... there were two deaths.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Monmouth Junction, NJ
While driving, the consumer had an accident. there was direct frontal impact traveling at 65 mph. the air bags did not deploy. the consumer hit his head on the windshield.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Jacksonville, FL
After having a strong vibration in the dash at higher rates of speed 60+, and then developing heavy engine knock with rough idling, i took vehicle to the dealership. there i learned that i had 3 bad rods and needed a complete new engine af...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Macomb, MI
While applying the brakes pedal went the floor. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Lawrenceville, NJ
The gas pedal stuck. consumer pulled off the road, and turned the vehicle off.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Chipley, FL
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 25-30 mph and neither frontal air bag deployed. dealer was notified.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Huntsville, AL
My son and a passenger were travelling south in the left lane of a four lane highway when he was forced off the road by a driver in the right lane. he lost control of the car and crossed the mediam and the two north bound lanes of traffic...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Ballston Lake, NY
Seat belts were twisted inside the retractor, making it very difficult to use. the problem was repaired then two day later it happened again. when the seat belt were not twisted they had to be retracted manually.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Lake Stevens, WA
While driving 45 mph front passenger side tire blew out. no impact reported.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Dallas, TX
A coil pack has failed four times in the last 3 months. when it starts going bad the car lurches (looses and regains power multiple times) when you are accellerating, and stalls when you decellerate. both issues are safty issues as the loss...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Long Beach, CA
While crossing an intersection at 40 mph a vehicle coming from the opposite direction tried to cross in front of consumer's vehicle. the other vehicle was unable to complete the turn and collided consumer's vehicle. consumer was wearin...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Blue Springs, MO
The main problem is the transmission failures. it has gone out three times all in the same manner. the car in bone stock and only has 13,800 miles on it. the third time a field district engineer supposedly examined it and said the the parts...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Blue Springs, MO
The main problem is the transmission failures. it has gone out three times all in the same manner. the car in bone stock and only has 13,800 miles on it. the third time a field district engineer supposedly examined it and said the the parts...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Coral Spings, FL
Ford motor company refuses to fix a defect in their 2001 mustang because it is out of warranty. the same defect that is outlined in the technical service bulletin #14826, nhtsa #619318. this is obviously a defect and not a warranty issue.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Fresno, CA
While driving 65 mph driver applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. driver lost control of the vehicle and hit an embankment. driver's side seat belt became detached. however, both air bags did not deploy. driver sustained n...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Fresno, CA
While driving 65 mph driver applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. driver lost control of the vehicle and hit an embankment. driver's side seat belt became detached. however, both air bags did not deploy. driver sustained n...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Fresno, CA
While driving 65 mph driver applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. driver lost control of the vehicle and hit an embankment. driver's side seat belt became detached. however, both air bags did not deploy. driver sustained n...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Hamlin, NY
Fuel pump failure, car stalls almost causing accident & would not start when hot. fuel pump replaced at 36,500 miles! dealer wouldn't repair under warranty. fuel pump replaced again at 59,234 miles, same problem.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Middletown, OH
While driving 35 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and air bags failed to deploy. consumer sustained minor scars and bruises. dealer was notified, but problem was not resolved.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Acworth, GA
Twice now, when attempting to start the car, it does not want to start. it makes the cranking sound, but will not turn over. the first time, i tried 3 times and on the fourth try, it finally turned over. the second time, it finally turned...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Bainbridge, NY
Complaint regarding safety issues with mustang seat belts. there were consistent problems with the seat belts. the dealer provided two seat belt extensions to solve the problem. no fix would remedy the problem.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Bainbridge, NY
Seat belt problems with a 2001 ford mustang. faxed a letter to dot december 17, 2003 relative to the seat belts not functioning properly. inquiring if you have received the faxed letter and if there was response to the problem? incident dat...
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Homosassa, FL
Automobile collision front seat failure leaving driver unable to control the vehicle. vehicle involved 2001, ford, mustang.
2001 FORD MUSTANG in Orlando, FL
Vehicle stalled while driving at a moderate speed. the vehicle then came to an abrupt halt. dealer was contacted, but could not duplicate the stalling problem.
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