general problems of the 2001 Ford Mustang

Six problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2001 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Mustang based on all problems reported for the 2001 Mustang.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2024

Abs light came on, sometimes when braking/slowing down at freeway speeds, the brakes won't catch and it feels like I'm going to ram into the cars ahead, I've replaced the rotors, the calipers, the brakes, the wheel bearings, abs light won't go away, I've looked into it on the bullitt community forums, and this is a common problem that most just decide to live with, cause no solution has been found.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2018

Where it shows how many miles it's digital and it constantly goes off. Smells of gasoline and like something is burning every time drive it. Has a very rough idle and when a /c is on the car has absolutely no power, also burns gas very quick. Exterior head lights lights are dim and I just installed new one yet still dim.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2011

Engine idles about 3000 rpm at start up until engine is shut off.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2003

At speeds of 45 mph or less, when downshifting and braking, the engine will stall. Power brakes, power steering, and a/c stop. Cannot "pop the clutch" to restart the motor. Must turn key to off and restart the vehicle. This is extremely dangerous as I have been downshifting and turning and have lost power steering in the turn and could hardly turn the wheel while the car was still in motion. This happens randomly and sporadically, and has done it since I purchased the vehicle new.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2003

We had a deep snow storm last month and I got my 2001 Mustang gt convertible stuck in the snow in my driveway. Each time I tried to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it from the deep snow, the engine would power down. I finally realized that the "electronic traction control" was causing this. I turned it off and was able to free the vehicle. I think there is a connection between this and the brake problem I described before which caused me to hydro-plane and spin out in heavy rain. I wrote to you 12-24-03 with that complaint.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2001

Wipers not working at times since we purchased, and Ford company said they can not duplicate problem to fix. Stereo and in-side light remain on after the key is removed since we purchased in 2001. We are having problems with the brakes and the air continuer is not working since 37,000. 00 miles (warranty is up)!.


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