2000 Ford Mustang Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 311 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Ford Mustang, 4% of the 311 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,500 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.
“Both drivers side, and passenger side automatic windows will not stay on track. Since the day of purchase, both windows have been intermittently sluggish, and on occasion, struggled to move up or down. The drivers side window came off the track first, and was repaired under warranty in 2002. After 3 attempts by the local dealership in 2005 to repair both windows, they remain inoperable. In florida, vehicles are always at risk for underwater submersion, quick action along with properly functioning windows are imperative.”
NHTSA complaint #10157468, filed 2006-05, 12,000 miles“After purchase conv. Top leaked, A/C grills fell out, rear window stuck rear defroster don't work after inspection: rusted (poss. Flood damage) rear tire wells repaired (rear ended) never disclosed to me told only one owner rear reflector missing due to falling off during detailing after transporting car gas tank has leaked $1700 warranty added to my contract w/out agreement covers nothing $500 free alarm never put in & added to contract tina called to say warranty up 8/20/02to place alarm and stopped pymt on check for downpayment, keeping mo. Pymnt. …”
NHTSA complaint #770410, filed 2002-12“While turning on the heat defogger it failed to come on. The vents would blow out cold air. This caused poor visibility to see properly. The driver was able drive to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced the defogger. The driver informed the mechanic that this problem has happen more than once and has not been resolved. Please fill in additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10107503, filed 2005-01“Drivers side window comes out of track, out of alignment and raises higher than the vinyl roof so the door doesn't close. This has happened 4 times between 3/22/01 - 7/31/01. The last 2 times it malfunctioned, the dealer completely replaced the whole window and regulator. But again it's failed!”
NHTSA complaint #749694, filed 2001-08“Vehicles drivers side rearview mirror and window contain yellow spots, consumer was informed by dealer to contact his insurance carrier, dealer informed consumer that yellow spots were possibly due from heavy rain.”
NHTSA complaint #562070, filed 2001-07Related service bulletins
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10011159Aug 9, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 6 | 32% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 3% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 14 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 11 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 3% |
| 1995 | 15 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 8 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 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 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsSteering
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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