2000 Ford Mustang Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 6%of 311 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Ford Mustang, 6% of the 311 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Over the past year my 2000 Ford Mustang has accelerated by itself without my foot on the gas peddle..and its a 5 speed ...(stick shift) thank goodness I have been able to throw it into neuteral and then I have to slam the gas peddle down to the floor to get it to unstick ..both times have been on a busy highway during rush hour traffic...when I asked Ford to look at it ..they told me they couldnt find anything wrong with it .. …”
NHTSA complaint #10125199, filed 2005-06, 57,000 miles“At times, my engine revs very high. I can actually continue to accelerate without depressing the gas pedal. When coming to a stop, the engine will rev up to nearly 4000 RPM with the clutch pedal pressed, and my other foot braking. Once I stop the car, the rpms then decrease but still stay on the high side (1500 rpms). Also, when going throughout the shift sequence (1st to 2nd to 3rd etc... Each time I press the clutch, the rpms shoot up). I am an engineer, business owner, and somewhat intelligent man. …”
NHTSA complaint #10072995, filed 2004-05, 40,000 miles“Ford Mustang 2000 was totaled in a frontal crash after accelerator got stuck but air bags did not deploy. Capital Ford at 4222 oleander drive in wilmington, nc repaired the air bags in 2002.”
NHTSA complaint #10174044, filed 2006-11, 100,000 miles“Backed up car (2000 Ford Mustang), then shifted forward where car accelerated full throttle by itself and crashed into 2 parked cars. Car appears to be totaled but air bags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10173841, filed 2006-11, 100,000 miles“Complaint on my 2000 Ford Mustang coupe(orginal owner ). Vehicle has problems relating to the position of the carpet around the accelerator pedal. After minimal use of the vehicle ( 5000 miles or around 3-5 months of use) a large hole developed on the right side of the accelerator pedal. If the accelerator is depressed fully or almost fully the side of your shoe can catch on the hole long enough to pose a saftey hazard of not being able to take your foot immeadatly off the accelerator pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10129011, filed 2005-07, 5,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 25% |
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 | 19 | 7% |
| 2012 | 35 | 7% |
| 2011 | 39 | 8% |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 | 22 | 12% |
| 2008 | 19 | 5% |
| 2007 | 43 | 7% |
| 2006 | 35 | 8% |
| 2005 | 54 | 8% |
| 2004 | 33 | 28% |
| 2003 | 16 | 11% |
| 2002 | 15 | 13% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 19 | 6% |
| 1999 | 25 | 12% |
| 1998 | 18 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 8 | 9% |
| 1989 | 9 | 8% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Mustang
63 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSeat belts
36 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsFuel system
21 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology