2000 Ford Mustang Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 311 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Ford Mustang, 4% of the 311 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,800 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 a knocking noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The driver took the vehicle to dealer for analysis and the mecahnic indicated that the rear end was bad. (bearing ring pinion gear) the consumer was told by the mechanic that this was a common problem with theses vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10050003, filed 2004-01, 31,600 miles“While driving at 30 MPH, the consumer felt that the vehicle had no power and was unresponsive. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who informed the consumer that two engine mounting bolts were loose. The mechanic also had to replace the power steering pump. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10048652, filed 2003-11, 16,000 miles“Power steering stopped working while consumer was driving. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle home. However, no repairs had been made at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10111774, filed 2005-02, 82,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the steering was making a noise. The following day, he found fluid on the floor. The contact is a mechanic and diagnosed the failure. He found metal rubbing against the rubber, which caused the rubber to wear and leak. The contact will replace the rubbers. The current and failure mileages were 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10238753, filed 2008-08, 110,000 miles“While merging over the vehicle steering wheel turned but the vehicle continued to go straight, hitting a curb causing consumer head to hit top rail of vehicle knocking him out. Vehicle continued to go shearing off a sign and then hit a telephone pole. No deployment of air bag resulted in head trauma. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #550320, filed 2000-01Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 33% |
| 2022 | 8 | 16% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 11 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 3% |
| 2015 | 18 | 4% |
| 2014 | 22 | 6% |
| 2013 | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 25 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 5% |
| 1998 | 22 | 9% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 30 | 5% |
| 1994 | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 3 | 17% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
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 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 30, 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