2001 Ford Mustang Convertible Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 18%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible, 18% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 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.
“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“Fueling car gas leaking onto ground reached under car right side filler tube going into tank all rusted fuel coming out tube onto ground 2001 mustang 3.8ohv part# 9034 filler neck tube rusted through.”
NHTSA complaint #10276760, filed 2009-07, 62,000 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 milesFuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible
3 complaintsExterior lighting
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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