Recalls ·2001 Ford Mustang

2001 Ford Mustang recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2001 Ford Mustang; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 283 complaints, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Among the 27 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #8 for number of recalls.

Recalls8
Complaints283
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (8)

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 09E025000 · 11 May 2009

Problem: Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

Exterior lightingCampaign 09E012000 · 07 Apr 2009

Problem: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 08E050000 · 11 Aug 2008

Problem: K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

Exterior lightingCampaign 06E064000 · 17 Jul 2006

Problem: Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Risk: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

Fuel system, gasolineCampaign 06E056000 · 13 Jun 2006

Problem: Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

Risk: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

Exterior lightingCampaign 06E049000 · 24 May 2006

Problem: Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

Exterior lightingCampaign 06E038000 · 08 May 2006

Problem: Certain alfaotto combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Remedy: Alfaotto will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began on may 10, 2006. Owners may contact alfaotto at 626-656-2992 or visit their website at www.alfaotto.com.

Parking brake — ConventionalCampaign 00V349000 · 30 Oct 2000

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. If a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first gear, as directed in the owner guide, and the self adjustment pawl subsequently skips one or two teeth, the vehicle could move on some grades.

Risk: This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Remedy: Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or over-bracket to the control to lock the self adjust mechanism in position following adjustment.

What owners complain about

Share of the 27 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Fuel/propulsion system10 · 37%
Seat belts5 · 19%
Service brakes4 · 15%
Engine and engine cooling2 · 7%
Power train2 · 7%
Electrical system2 · 7%
Engine2 · 7%
Fuel system2 · 7%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I smelled strong gasoline odors while driving from work. The car had been filled with fuel recently. The fuel tank is leaking near the fill tube. Further research into this issue has shown that it is a common occurrence with this model. The car cannot be filled above half full or gasoline leaks all over the back of…

Fuel/propulsion system · Sep 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed a hose was detached from the engine of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the bypass…

Engine and engine cooling · Oct 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang equipped with hankook tires, tire line: ventus v2 evo2, tire size: 275/35/r18, dot number: 5mrkybh. The contact stated that the tires were purchased in march of 2020 and installed in april of 2020. After driving the vehicle for approximately 3,000 miles, the tires showed…

Wheels · Oct 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

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 manually.

Seat belts · Oct 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.