2000 Ford Mustang Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 20%of 311 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,158miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Ford Mustang, 20% of the 311 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,158 miles. 18 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I 'm having problems with the brakes of my Mustang gt 2000. This car has only 13500 driving miles and for three occasions I had been with the brakes because its has the sticking problems (front left side and rear right side). Eventually the pads and calipers turned hot and brakes do not stop the car. The last time of this event the car was on an accidents and we went down on a hill and my car broke down the front part. I was reading in internet many people are having the same problems with Mustang from 99-04.”
NHTSA complaint #10230093, filed 2008-06, 13,500 miles“Is a big problem shifting in a gear after in first gear starts to sputter and shake believe it's the transmission manual 5-speed also engine overheating and knocking sounds vibrations coming from engine compartment brakes have always been shaky even if applied slowly and softly”
NHTSA complaint #11100693, filed 2018-06, 116,000 miles“2000 Ford Mustang parked in driveway with emergency brake engaged. The driveway has a slight grade. Brake failed, and car backed out of driveway and across the road, striking a pole. Damage to left fender; broken taillight. The car was previously brought to dealer for the brake recall and supposedly repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10014335, filed 2003-04, 17,000 miles“Because of the location of the heater outlet relative to the gas pedal, I am unable to easily switch between the accelerator and the brake pedal; particuraly in emergency, panic situations where it is necessary to move immediately from one pedal to the other. I have shoe size 13 0or 14.”
NHTSA complaint #745723, filed 2001-05“Car was parked in driveway. Manual transmission was in gear and parking brake set. Driveway is approximately 30 degree incline. Auto rolled on its own approx 40 ft down driveway anh hit a tree. Ford failed to accept any defect responsibility in may. Today I read that Ford is recalling Mustang brakes and there have been no reported incidents. I have been unable to get Ford to acknowledge any responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #735876, filed 2000-11Related recalls
- 00V349000Oct 30, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. If a vehicle is parked with the parking brake not fully applied and not in first…Covers: Ford Mustang 1994–2001
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 25% |
| 2024 | 7 | 8% |
| 2023 | 4 | 27% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 9% |
| 2020 | 17 | 14% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 4% |
| 2015 | 51 | 12% |
| 2014 | 15 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 | 14 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 13 | 4% |
| 2007 | 24 | 4% |
| 2006 | 20 | 5% |
| 2005 | 36 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 8% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 10 | 8% |
| 2001 | 23 | 13% |
| 2000 | 63 | 20% |
| 1999 | 44 | 21% |
| 1998 | 33 | 14% |
| 1997 | 35 | 20% |
| 1996 | 41 | 17% |
| 1995 | 40 | 7% |
| 1994 | 27 | 8% |
| 1993 | 8 | 8% |
| 1992 | 6 | 9% |
| 1991 | 5 | 6% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Mustang
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSeat belts
36 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSeats
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Mustang
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology