general problems of the 2000 Ford Mustang

Ten problems related to parking brake 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.

1 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2003

Consumer states that parking brake does not work properly. Dealer notified.

2 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2003

2000 Ford Mustang parked in driveway with emergency brake engaged. The driveway has a slight grade. Brake failed, and car backed out of driveway and across the road, striking a pole. Damage to left fender; broken taillight. The car was previously brought to dealer for the brake recall and supposedly repaired.

3 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2003

Consumer states that the vehicle parking brake does not work. Dealer notified.

4 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2002

Emergency brakes released after being parked. This caused vehicle to roll down hill. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic refused to check them due to not being able to duplicate problem.

5 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2000

Emergency brake was pulled and the car was in first then a pop was heard and the car started rolling and landed in a river.

6 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2000

Seat belt retractor on the driver's seat was not working properly. Seat would lock up while consumer was driving, at times consumer could not wear the seat belt at all. Contacted dealer. The seat belt locks up and strangles consumer. Consumer has a doctors note, so he doesn't have to wear the seat belt. This vehicle came equipped with a non working emergency brake that does not hold the vehicle. Consumers vehicle needs new rotors.

7 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 12/25/1999

Parking brake failure caused the vehicle to roll down and crash. Yh.

8 Parking Brake problem

Dealership does not have parts to correct recall campaign (00v-349).

9 Parking Brake problem

Emergency brake failed, vehicle rolled when the clutch was pressed to start the vehicle, the brakes would not work until vehicle was running.

10 Parking Brake problem

Emergency brake failure caused the vehicle to roll forward resulting in damage to the garage door, the driver side door of the vehicle, mirror, side window and inside door panel. Yh.


Other Parking Brake related problems of the 2000 Ford Mustang

Conventional Parking Brake problems
14
Parking Brake problems
10

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