2001 Ford Mustang Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Ford Mustang, 6% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 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.
“While driving in the rain the windshield wipers failed. The wiper blades made no contact with the windshield which caused poor visibility. The driver had to pull to the side of the road to clean the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the windshield arms.”
NHTSA complaint #10030002, filed 2003-08, 6,000 miles“In first complaint regarding suspension arm bolts was told this stuff happens, in regards to the water leakage in exhaust, was told that is normal. I feel it isn't normal when it is pouring down my driveway. They didn't fix the problem. Had tires rotated then got a flat tire and they cross threaded the lug nuts and the bolt had to be broken off to repair the flat tire.”
NHTSA complaint #762282, filed 2002-05“My v6 Mustang stalls while in motion causing the steering and brakes to freeze. This is a potentially deadly problem. It has happened four times; once at 30 MPH, 60 MPH, 45 MPH, and 40 MPH. The car only has 4500 miles on it. I also have a problem with a heater display light going out. Dealership can't identify the cause of either of these problems. It's been in the shop four times for the stallling and they've been able to determine nothing. I have anxiety while driving the vehicle as it stalls out at any time with no warning whatsoever. Very, very scary.”
NHTSA complaint #757482, filed 2002-01“Ford motor company refuses to fix a defect in their 2001 Mustang because it is out of warranty. The same defect that is outlined in the technical service bulletin #14826, NHTSA #619318. This is obviously a defect and not a warranty issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10067603, filed 2004-04“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 2002-03Related 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 2001 Ford Mustang
26 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
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