2001 Ford Mustang GT Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Ford Mustang GT, 7% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 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.
“Right rear bracket which is welded to floor pan and connects rear axle has had a weld fail and subsequently cracked the bracket. Ford waiting for factory service rep to visit to determine failure cause and repair process. Car may be unavailable for over a week.”
NHTSA complaint #10016328, filed 2003-04, 26,000 miles“Stopping for red light and brakes failed, brake pad to floor no injuries. Our mechanic diagnosed brake line was severed from rear right upper control arm weld failure caused bracket to break, cutting break line. Took car to dealership where purchased 2 months earlier. After dealership said it was fault of driver (said warranty would not cover) we investigated this matter and found 2 other reports on NHTSA, then dealership agreed to fix problem. We are very dissatified with the handling of this serious problem from dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10097963, filed 2004-10Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Mustang GT
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectrical system
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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