2000 Ford Mustang Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 5%of 311 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Ford Mustang, 5% of the 311 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 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.
“Ford Mustang 2000, front head light covers began to show small cracks similar to spider web. Within a 2 month period entire cover had cracks all over it, to the point where it appears that the lights are covered in something white. I do not feel comfortable driving at night because light is so dim. I have talked to other people whom have had same problem with Ford cars. This is crazy and dangerous. I contact Ford no recalls on this car and they did not seem to care about the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10104021, filed 2004-12, 56,890 miles“Headlight plastic lenses have become very clouded and it would appear that the headlights emit less light and in a much more defused manner, so that the headlights are not as effective. It would appear that 4 years in the sun in texas has probably caused quite a few Ford products with these plastic headlight lenses (covers) to be in this condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10083050, filed 2004-07, 65,000 miles“Lens covers for headlights are foggy and pitted so bad the bulb isn't even visible making nighttime driving difficult. We work with several police officers who have expressed concern as their Ford police cars are having the same problem with limited visibility during night patrol duty, often choosing not engaging in criminal chases over public safety concerns. The expense to replace these covers averages over $200 per lens cover and is not covered by insurance.”
NHTSA complaint #10110466, filed 2005-02, 22,000 miles“Headlight lens is plastic and it has discolored to the point that the headlights will not pass safety inspection. The inspector said this is a common failure on plastic verses glass sealed beam headlamps.”
NHTSA complaint #10161342, filed 2006-07, 58,000 miles“Failure just happened. Failure of the multi-function switch on our 2000 Mustang caused the failure of the turn signals, brake lights, wipers, and speed control. Had problem looked at by several mechanics. They replaced fuses, which remedied the situation for 24 hours. Then the fuses would blow, and the systems would fail. Chevrolet dealer discovered that leaving the hazard switch in the on position would allow these systems to function normally, but disabled the hazard warning lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #10116625, filed 2005-04, 40,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 25% |
| 2024 | 8 | 9% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 42 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 11 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 16 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 14 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 16 | 15% |
| 1987 | 5 | 13% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
17 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.
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