2001 Ford Mustang seat belts problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2001 Ford Mustang — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Oct 25, 2020
“The passenger seat has rarely been used in this vehicle. However, the week the seatbelt failed (became jammed in panel as though I had hit brakes and would not release) I was the driver for an 88 year old female friend running her errands while her caregiver was out of town., the seat belt was used…”
filed Aug 25, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Safety belt retraction speed. *tt
042421 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 7, 2005Safety belt web stop button service. *eh
05310 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 21, 2005
Seat Belts problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Mustang | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Mustang | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Mustang | 16 | 6% |
| 2016 Mustang | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 Mustang | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Mustang | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Mustang | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.