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Ford Mustang

2000–2004 only

184 classified complaints

2000–2004 Ford Mustang models have 184 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 82,700 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2000–2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Mustang report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2000–2004 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 51 complaints

Median onset: 82,700 miles. 19.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 23 complaints

Median onset: 97,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 17 complaints

Median onset: 95,000 miles.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 11 complaints

Median onset: 85,142 miles. 9.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 132,825 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 8 complaints

Median onset: 92,500 miles. 12.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 8 complaints

Median onset: 64,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 6 complaints

Median onset: 96,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2000–2004 compare with other Mustang years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2000–2004 model years. See the full Ford Mustang report for every year and full specs/safety data.