Ford Mustang ConvertibleModel year report

2001 Ford Mustang Convertible Problems

Complaints: 17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 52,147miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (18% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (3) and fuel system (3). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 52,147 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “With only 80k miles on my car, the ignition switched locked up and I could not start my car. The dealer states that he has to drill out and replace the lockset. He also stated that he has to replace it with an electronic key since it is tied in to all the computer systems ie the security and control module. He states that the tumblers are worn and the lock has to be replaced. He states that he has seen this before and the new sets may have an improved tumbler set.”

NHTSA complaint #10177805, filed 2007-01, 80,060 miles

Fuel system: “Ford fuel filler tube assembly has a defect. The plastic sleeve that is tie wrapped to the tube causes the outside of the fuel filler tube to collected moisture and corrode. This goes undetected until large quantities of gasoline are dumped onto the roadway after fill up. This happened to my vehicle and in 30 minutes of research on your site, I was able to find many other occurrences with other Ford models. This is an existing environmental disaster and a huge fire/safety hazard. Does anyone remember the pinto? A simple fender bender with one of these corroded tubes could be devastating. …”

NHTSA complaint #10299096, filed 2010-01, 127,000 miles

Air bags: “Had an accident on 19 nov 05 in dallas,tx at 9.50 pm, I was changing lane when the other car in the lane I was changing into lowed down, he was driving a jaguar we both went head on into the concrete diving wall at about 60-63 MPH my air bags did not deploy; I have $12000.00 in damage to my 2001 mustang cobra.”

NHTSA complaint #10144020, filed 2005-11, 52,147 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

40% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 85,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 52,147 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.

10026389May 16, 2008Engine cooling. 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…

Other model years of the Ford Mustang Convertible

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2003	35	17,363	—	—	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2001	17	52,147	—	—	—	Stable
2000	20	89,000	—	—	—	Stable
1999	9	100,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
1998	11	90,025	—	—	—	Not enough data
1997	9	81,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
1996	8	95,530	—	—	—	Not enough data
1995	14	94,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
1994	16	78,822	—	—	—	Stable

All Ford Mustang Convertible model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (18% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 3.

Has the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 52,147 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 85,000 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.