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SuspensionPart report

2001 Ford Mustang GT Suspension Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
7%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
51,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Ford Mustang GT, 7% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,500 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.

“2 weeks after I bought the car, I had reported problems with engine and trans and rear-end. They knew about it, but said they did not have the knowledge to work on a seleen, which that is what I was told I was buying at the time. Come to find out it is no. Big difference in price. On or about feb 15th 2006 the engine blew, I had parked it in their parking lot. They had my car for a total of 45 days. Still no trans work or rear-end, they said to bring it back in 30 days. Adding on the linkage was damaged when they had it. I had to pay other shop to fix. …”

NHTSA complaint #10182716, filed 2007-02, 48,000 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 2003-06

“The contact stated while driving 55 MPH the rear end of the vehicle fishtailed from side to side which made the vehicle difficult to control. It was taken to the dealership for inspection; however the problem could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. The mechanic determined the right rear brake line and the lateral arm support bracket needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted however, no repairs have been made.”

NHTSA complaint #10149968, filed 2006-02, 55,000 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200653%
200532%
200312%
200224%
200147%
200023%
199913%
199812%
199613%

Other parts of the 2001 Ford Mustang GT

Engine cooling
13 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Engine
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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