2001 Ford Mustang Convertible Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 18%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible, 18% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The fill tube between the fuel tank and the nozzle input has rusted thru the entire length, worst under the plastic/rubber wrap at the tank inlet, causing fuel to spill onto the ground when filling the tank. Dealer estimates repair cost at $340. On line inquiries revealed many-many other complaints. No Ford recalls or service bulletins. If parked for a few days , the battery runs down. Checked for head/parking/brakes lights left on as well as those inside passenger area and in trunk. None found. Mechanic believes due to radio/cd player amp draw to support clock (etc) even while off???? …”
NHTSA complaint #10430382, filed 2011-10, 124,000 milesElectrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible
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.
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