2000 Ford Mustang Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 5%of 311 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Ford Mustang, 5% of the 311 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1. The car was shut off and it would not start. I had to have the vehicle towed to the Ford dealership where I was informed there was a defect in the ignition. 2. The car had to have the ignition switch and components replaced. 3. The cost of the repair was approximately $1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10262644, filed 2009-03, 17,000 miles“While cleaning my spark plugs, I noticed the number #3 spark plug had oil on the spark plug thread. When I put my finger into the number #3 cylinder hole oil showed on my finger. The number #3 plug was also fouled compared to the other new plugs. This could lead to engine damage or a fire in the engine area. I heard that Ford had a service bulletin on this problem, but I called Ford and they said there is no service bulletin on my car for this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10083080, filed 2004-08, 64,700 miles“I bought the vehicle used on may 03, 2003 from ramey Ford in tazewell, va and under the terms that they would check the clutch for vibration. Upon checking the clutch, I was advised that the clutch rod needed replaced and this was completed. After getting the vehicle back the first time, I have gone through an ongoing problem with the clutch making a vibration/rattle type noise that comes and goes even after the pressure plate, throw-out bearing, and fly-wheel were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071022, filed 2004-01, 25,851 miles“I have a 2000 Ford Mustang v6, and I have an ongoing problem that the dealer (magic Ford, in valencia ca its been in the dealer four times) cant fix and cant find out whats wrong with the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10028910, filed 2003-07, 29,459 miles“I have a 2000 Ford 3.8 liter Mustang. It has a vibration and covert Ford says its needs new motor. I bought this car new, took great care of motor, it just turned 70,000 miles. Covert says it has excessive end play on the crankshaft due to wear. I think I have an american-made problem. 70,000 miles???? Thanks for any help that you can give me. They want $4,600.00. I think Ford owes me most of that at the very least because I sure can't afford to fix it. You know its funny also because up to this point that car had never broken down and had never been in the shop . …”
NHTSA complaint #10146352, filed 2005-12, 69,990 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 25% |
| 2025 | 5 | 26% |
| 2024 | 40 | 48% |
| 2023 | 5 | 33% |
| 2022 | 7 | 14% |
| 2021 | 6 | 11% |
| 2020 | 25 | 21% |
| 2019 | 32 | 21% |
| 2018 | 31 | 16% |
| 2017 | 34 | 13% |
| 2016 | 73 | 19% |
| 2015 | 68 | 15% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 18 | 7% |
| 2012 | 21 | 4% |
| 2011 | 24 | 5% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 15 | 4% |
| 2007 | 33 | 5% |
| 2006 | 31 | 7% |
| 2005 | 225 | 32% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 10 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 8% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 17 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 37 | 6% |
| 1994 | 22 | 6% |
| 1993 | 31 | 31% |
| 1992 | 29 | 42% |
| 1991 | 31 | 40% |
| 1990 | 35 | 41% |
| 1989 | 46 | 42% |
| 1988 | 56 | 52% |
| 1987 | 17 | 45% |
| 1986 | 11 | 37% |
| 1985 | 3 | 19% |
| 1984 | 9 | 50% |
| 1983 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Mustang
63 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSeat belts
36 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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