2000 Ford Mustang GT engine and engine cooling problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Ford Mustang GT — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford mustang gt. The contact stated that engine oil was leaking from the oil filter adapter. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the oil filter adapter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…”
filed Sep 30, 2014
“While driving vehicle, engine began to overheat. Steam rolled from under the hood. Discovered crack in manifold where it connects to thermostat housing. Coolant dripping on the engine; I do not know if internal components are damaged. Researched it online and found that there was a recall on this…”
filed Oct 8, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in california-federal emission…
CSP-08B01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2008
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Mustang GT years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mustang GT | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 Mustang GT | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 Mustang GT | 11 | 22% |
| 2002 Mustang GT | 16 | 33% |
| 2001 Mustang GT | 13 | 22% |
| 1999 Mustang GT | 21 | 58% |
| 1998 Mustang GT | 44 | 83% |
| 1997 Mustang GT | 16 | 70% |
| 1996 Mustang GT | 24 | 75% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford Mustang GT
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.