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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2001 Ford Mustang GT Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
5%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
6,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Ford Mustang GT, 5% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 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.

“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

“Sprayers come on when turning the vehicle while wipers are on. They stick in this position to where you have to pull knob out to stop. This occur's w/o touching the signal arm. Also happens when hitting good bump in road.”

NHTSA complaint #758866, filed 2002-03

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200564%
200224%
200135%
200012%
199913%
199812%

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
Suspension
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology