2000 Ford Mustang Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 7%of 311 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Ford Mustang, 7% of the 311 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My gas tank began leaking fuel before I drove it in the first part of 2011. Not only was the grommet corroded but the filler pipe was leaking. I was unaware of the leak in the pipe because of the plastic tube around it and was LED to believe it was either just the grommet or the tank itself. I got the grommet replaced and then through process of elimination found that the pipe needs replacing as well. The replacement process was so easy because so many people have had the same issue with mustangs from '99-'04. …”
NHTSA complaint #10474452, filed 2012-09, 100,000 miles“Fuel filler neck leaks. This occurs directly over the hot exhaust pipe of the vehicle. The gasoline drips directly on the exhaust pipe under the bend. And next to the gas tank. This is a very dangerous situation as I had a long way to go home and didn't have any water to wash the hot pipes of fuel. The gas continued to drip on the pipe most of the way home. My kids could have been in the back seat if the car caught fire. I have read that this is a common problem on 2000 mustangs. This should be a recalled problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10478713, filed 2012-10, 123,000 miles“Every time I put fuel in the car, it starts leaking out. It leaves quite a big puddle of gas on the ground. When I stop putting gas in, the leak stops. I don't believe I am losing any at the gas tank, just when filling up.”
NHTSA complaint #10253564, filed 2009-01, 138,000 miles“My Mustang developed a fuel leak as the result of the fuel tank filler necks grommet failing. I initially smelled gas and after filling up the tank and parking on a hill I notice a large spot of gasoline on the pavement below.”
NHTSA complaint #10221577, filed 2008-03, 65,728 miles“I went to fill up my car (gas) and I smelled more gas than what I would consider normal. I looked on the ground under the car and there was a pool of gas, and it was leaking as I was filling. I stopped filling the tank and asked the attendant for something to clean up the gas. When I got the car home, I looked underneath and upon close inspection found the filler neck was where the problem was. There is a piece of plastic surrounding the filler neck, which holds moisture and rusts the metal filler neck. This is the same problem I had with another car I owned!!! Same year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10466844, filed 2012-07, 132,525 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 14 | 28% |
| 2021 | 15 | 27% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7% |
| 2018 | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 21 | 6% |
| 2015 | 32 | 7% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 22 | 5% |
| 2011 | 26 | 6% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 30 | 5% |
| 2006 | 44 | 10% |
| 2005 | 100 | 14% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 8% |
| 2001 | 21 | 12% |
| 2000 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 30 | 13% |
| 1997 | 15 | 9% |
| 1996 | 17 | 7% |
| 1995 | 19 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 | 6 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 7 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1985 | 3 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Mustang
63 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSeat belts
36 complaintsEngine cooling
34 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.
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