Four problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe 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.
I just had to pay approx $700 to replace my intake manifold which cracked and caused a coolant leak. Upon fixing this issue, I was informed that this was a Ford recall a few years ago. Seeing as this part has never been replaced on my vehicle, I would like more information on this recall and what can be done.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Mustang. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed a hose was detached from the engine of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the bypass hose would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred while the vehicle was still at the dealer. The technician then stated that the manifold was fractured and the head gasket would have to be replaced. The manifold was replaced but not the head gasket. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. Updated 12/06/lj.
While on freeway car started smoking so I exited freeway when car stalled and wouldn't restart. Had to tow back to car lot where I purchased car 3 days prior. Plastic intake manifold had a crack.
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.