2000 Ford Mustang Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 13%of 311 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Ford Mustang, 13% of the 311 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought the vehicle used on may 03, 2003 from ramey Ford in tazewell, va and under the terms that they would check the clutch for vibration. Upon checking the clutch, I was advised that the clutch rod needed replaced and this was completed. After getting the vehicle back the first time, I have gone through an ongoing problem with the clutch making a vibration/rattle type noise that comes and goes even after the pressure plate, throw-out bearing, and fly-wheel were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071022, filed 2004-01, 25,851 miles“I bought a 2000 Ford Mustang and three days later I noticed the shift indicator position marker on the floor was not showing what gear the car was in. This could cause an accident during day and most likely during night driving and could also cause tranmission problems not being able to see the gear shift position. I took it to the Ford dealer and they installed a new bezel asy-transmission and it works fine now, but a car that's only four years should not happen and I have never had a car that the shift indicator marker has broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10078576, filed 2004-06, 64,306 miles“As I was driving and reached 30 MPH it sounded like the transmission would not shifting to the next gear. It made a screeching noise and would not pass 30 MPH mean while the RPM was to 8. Then it jumped and passed 30 MPH. This happened every time it reached 30 MPH. The automatic transmission was slow to shift. This 2000 Mustang only has 40,000 miles!!- and I was told by Ford that the transmission was damaged--on top of that the warranty does not cover the $1,600 cost. I've heard a lot of the same complaint about Ford Mustang 's transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #10049525, filed 2003-12, 40,000 miles“Is a big problem shifting in a gear after in first gear starts to sputter and shake believe it's the transmission manual 5-speed also engine overheating and knocking sounds vibrations coming from engine compartment brakes have always been shaky even if applied slowly and softly”
NHTSA complaint #11100693, filed 2018-06, 116,000 miles“Hard to shift into first gear of neutral from a stopped position on the v6 manual transmission on the 2000 Ford Mustang, also paint is bubbling and cracking on roof in multiple spots, have seen same problem with paint posted for all models Ford from 2000-20005.”
NHTSA complaint #10263000, filed 2009-03, 79,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 3 | 15% |
| 2024 | 10 | 12% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 9 | 16% |
| 2020 | 26 | 21% |
| 2019 | 28 | 18% |
| 2018 | 46 | 23% |
| 2017 | 22 | 8% |
| 2016 | 29 | 8% |
| 2015 | 42 | 10% |
| 2014 | 30 | 8% |
| 2013 | 48 | 18% |
| 2012 | 177 | 38% |
| 2011 | 200 | 43% |
| 2010 | 13 | 5% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 30 | 9% |
| 2007 | 35 | 6% |
| 2006 | 32 | 8% |
| 2005 | 25 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 8% |
| 2003 | 15 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 16 | 9% |
| 2000 | 40 | 13% |
| 1999 | 25 | 12% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 29 | 16% |
| 1996 | 25 | 10% |
| 1995 | 57 | 9% |
| 1994 | 50 | 14% |
| 1993 | 5 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 9% |
| 1991 | 9 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Mustang
63 complaintsAir bags
42 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 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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