2001 Ford Mustang GT Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,124miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Ford Mustang GT, 7% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,124 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.
“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“At speeds of 45 MPH or less, when downshifting and braking, the engine will stall. Power brakes, power steering, and A/C stop. Cannot pop the clutch to restart the motor. Must turn key to off and restart the vehicle. This is extremely dangerous as I have been downshifting and turning and have lost power steering in the turn and could hardly turn the wheel while the car was still in motion. This happens randomly and sporadically, and has done it since I purchased the vehicle new.”
NHTSA complaint #10037036, filed 2003-09, 42,875 miles“We had a deep snow storm last month and I got my 2001 Mustang Gt convertible stuck in the snow in my driveway. Each time I tried to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it from the deep snow, the engine would power down. I finally realized that the electronic traction control was causing this. I turned it off and was able to free the vehicle. I think there is a connection between this and the brake problem I described before which caused me to hydro-plane and spin out in heavy rain. I wrote to you 12-24-03 with that complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #10060475, filed 2004-03, 43,500 milesElectrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 11 | 7% |
| 2005 | 58 | 36% |
| 2004 | 2 | 14% |
| 2003 | 5 | 10% |
| 2002 | 3 | 6% |
| 2001 | 4 | 7% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Mustang GT
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
5 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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