Two problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2000 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Mustang based on all problems reported for the 2000 Mustang.
Driving down interstate when started smelling antifreeze. Thought it was coming from a car in front of me. All gauges were fine with no indication of an engine problem. I drove for several miles before I began to notice engine trouble. By this point all the water had been pumped out of the motor. All engine gauges continued to read fine. After pulling off side of the road and diagnosing the problem I discovered that the heater hose outlet on top of Fords plastic intake had broke off. In order to fix this issue you have to replace the entire intake. This could have been much worse as when I stopped I could have been burned, also when I finally noticed it was my car smoke was filling the interior through the heater vents. I still don't know if the motor is alright as it severely overheated. Bare minimum is over 800 to fix if there is no motor damage.
Consumer states she has had to take vehicle in for several repairs, she experienced a burning smell and smoke coming from the engine, which resulted in oil getting on the engine due to dealer leaving the oil cap off, also water pump had to replaced, as well as the rocker arm gasket.