2001 Ford Mustang Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Ford Mustang, 3% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,900 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.
“There is a rattling, banging noise coming from under the hood. It only did it at first when I was slowing down with and without the brakes. It sounds as though the car is falling apart. I took it to Ford and they told me they heard the noise but it was nothing mechanical and they didn't know what it was coming from. They told me they checked all of the parts under warranty and it wasn't that. They told me that if I wanted them to continue to look for the problem, they would have to charge me by the hour. The car started making the noise about 6 months ago. …”
NHTSA complaint #10112454, filed 2005-03“On feb. 24th, 2001, I purchased the vehicle with only 21 miles showing on the odometer. I took the vehicle home and the next day, I cranked the auto and the service engine check light was illuminated. The day was sunday and the dealership, nor the service department, were open. I waited until monday morning to drive the car, and then went straight to the service department. They did a diagnostic and said the catalytic sensor was acting up and they would turn the light off and that should fix it. However, if the light came on again, I was to bring the car back. …”
NHTSA complaint #756746, filed 2002-01“Consumer states the vehicle engine would stalls intermittently while driving at any speed, vehicle has been to the dealer on three occasions and they are unable to locate the problem. Nlm consumer states steering wheel locks when engine shuts down at high or low speed. Vehicle vibrates at speed over 65 MPH. Wiper make a loud noise at high speeds. Convertible top had rust on portion that connects with front windshield. Vehicle had brake pulsation.”
NHTSA complaint #8006492, filed 2002-03“Brakes lock up while driving, and consumer has been thrown into windshield, and then brakes will release. Consumer states left brakes pull, traction cotrol does not work, rattles under vehicle throw out bearing making noise brakes lock without being applied.”
NHTSA complaint #889017, filed 2001-05“Lower control arm came off while pulling out of the driveway. Vehicle was towed to dealer, and repairs were made. Consumer states that the nut was not tightened sufficiently and the safety pin was missing.”
NHTSA complaint #899224, filed 2001-11Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 25 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 20 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 6% |
| 2003 | 9 | 6% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 14 | 8% |
| 1996 | 22 | 9% |
| 1995 | 34 | 6% |
| 1994 | 17 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Mustang
26 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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