2000 Ford Mustang Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 311 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seats of the 2000 Ford Mustang, 4% of the 311 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,500 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.
“During acceleration going up hill the driver side seat broke, cousing me to almost loos controll of the vehical. The top part of the seat is secured with only one bolt witch snaped, allowing the top half (back support) of the seat to fold completely back words on to the back seat. I wheigh about 180 lb, if there was some on in the back they may have been hurt, and I had to rely on holding the steering wheel to prevent me from falling back. To repair I had to drill the remaing half of the bolt out, and then rethred the whole, and insert a new bolt.”
NHTSA complaint #10090436, filed 2004-09, 90,000 miles“While driving 60 MPH, the drivers back seat broke. The consumer lost control, but was able regain control and pullled over. The broken bolt was replaced by the dealers. The consumer was informed that the Ford explorers were being recalled for the same bolt.”
NHTSA complaint #10076143, filed 2004-07, 162,400 miles“The seat material has begun to deterioate. It was changed with about three thousand miles and has begun once again. The paint has many bubbles in the clear coat. The sheet metal has been repaired, but came in with many pertrussions. Now showing signs of bubbling. Windows rattle when not fully closed. Sunset Ford will not complete any warrantee repairs to my car. They said the buyer should beware and it is now my problem, Ford motor company has refused to intervine.”
NHTSA complaint #750719, filed 2001-08“The contact stated while driving 35 MPH on normal road conditions the driver's seat was making a lot of noise. The back frame of the driver's seat was fractured and the vehicle's owner was concern that the back of the seat could collapse at any time and create a severe or fatal accident. The failure was not a result of a crash, and there were no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle has not been seen by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10173092, filed 2006-11, 81,000 miles“While driving and when stepping on brakes power seat will automatically release itself. Power seat will either go forward or backward, and lock itself in that position.this problem happens intermittently. Contacted dealer and can't find problem.”
NHTSA complaint #895705, filed 2001-09Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 9 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 17 | 3% |
| 1994 | 25 | 7% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 8 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVisibility (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