2000 Ford Mustang parking brake problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the parking brake on the 2000 Ford Mustang — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the contact owns a 2000 ford mustang. While the vehicle is parked on a hill and the emergency brake is on the vehicle will continue to roll down a hill. The vehicle was purchased in november 2003. The repair shop said that it was something wrong with the emergency brake. The emergency brake…”
filed Sep 26, 2005
“2000 ford mustang parked in driveway with emergency brake engaged. The driveway has a slight grade. Brake failed, and car backed out of driveway and across the road, striking a pole. Damage to left fender; broken taillight. The car was previously brought to dealer for the brake recall and…”
filed Apr 13, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONSCampaign 00V349000 · Oct 30, 2000
Parking Brake problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 Mustang | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 Mustang | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 Mustang | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 Mustang | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 Mustang | 21 | 10% |
| 1998 Mustang | 17 | 7% |
| 1997 Mustang | 15 | 9% |
| 1996 Mustang | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.