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2000 Ford Mustang Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 311 total for the year
Median mileage
47,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Ford Mustang, 1% of the 311 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 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.

“While driving 45 MPH on the highway the hood of the vehicle flew up. This action caused the hood to be bent and the top of the vehicle to be damaged. The dealer has been notified.”

NHTSA complaint #10042465, filed 2003-10, 47,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202224%
201964%
2018126%
20172911%
2016277%
2015215%
201110%
200741%
200551%
200311%
200041%
199931%
199842%
199711%
199642%
199571%
199482%
199377%
199111%
199022%
198933%
198822%
198713%
198613%
198516%

Other parts of the 2000 Ford Mustang

Brakes
63 complaints
Air bags
42 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
40 complaints
Seat belts
36 complaints
Engine cooling
34 complaints
Fuel system
21 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Body and structure
18 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Exterior lighting
14 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 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