2001 Ford Mustang GT engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Ford Mustang GT — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns 2001 ford mustang gt. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the spark plugs shot out of the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle…”
filed Mar 26, 2012
“I just had to pay approx $700 to replace my intake manifold which cracked and caused a coolant leak. Upon fixing this issue, I was informed that this was a ford recall a few years ago. Seeing as this part has never been replaced on my vehicle, I would like more information on this recall and what…”
filed Feb 10, 2012
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% |
| 2000 Mustang GT | 21 | 33% |
| 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 2001 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.