2001 Ford Mustang GT Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Ford Mustang GT, 12% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The rear tires of my 2001 Ford Mustang Gt convertible began to skid, since the road was wet. This is understandable, so I eased off the gas to allow the tires to catch, but the traction control must have turned on, and caused my car to begin spinning in circles. This made my car go off the road and into a tree. I believe the traction contrl system is faulty.”
NHTSA complaint #10060720, filed 2004-03, 25,000 miles“Wipers not working at times since we purchased, and Ford company said they can not duplicate problem to fix. Stereo and in-side light remain on after the key is removed since we purchased in 2001. We are having problems with the brakes and the air continuer is not working since 37,000.00 miles (warranty is up)!.”
NHTSA complaint #10016713, filed 2003-04, 6,000 miles“A loud fog horn sound coming from under the hood. Raised RPM helped to reduce or stop noise. The ABS light (amber) comes on and disengages the traction loc for the rear end (drive wheels). Over a period of approx. 1 month the ABS light stays on with tracloc disengaged. I got the system checked and they stated no electric signal is coming out of the control module but power is going in. I was told for a more detailed analysis I should take it to Ford because there are 2 items that could be replaced and it could be $2600.00 or more.”
NHTSA complaint #10361861, filed 2010-10, 60,000 miles“Dt: 2001 Ford Mustang Gt, air bags did not deploy and the brakes would not work, causing consumer $6,840.60 worth of damage to front of vehicle, bumper and other materials was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10124515, filed 2005-06, 7,000 miles“Since purchasing my certified 2001 Mustang Gt (used) I have had problems with the steering pulling to the left during driving and/or braking. I took it to Ford 8 times and finally they said it was the cambers and casters. After having it for a year I have had to continuously put steering fluid in. Now Ford has discovered that something called the steering rack was broke and leaking. Also, the emergency break had become loose. And now there is a problem with a whining and swaying in the rear end. So far they can't find out what the whining is and found that the wheel bears were locking up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023442, filed 2003-06Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Mustang GT
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Mustang GT
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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