1. Ford Mustang
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2000 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 25, 2008 · 66,500 miles

    Engine

    Apparent head gasket leak - loosing coolant through exhaust on 2000 mustang with 3.8 liter engine. This is a know issue with mid 90's 3.8 ford engines and still seems to be an issue. *tr

    ODI 10216836

  • December 15, 2005 · 69,990 miles

    12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine

    I have a 2000 ford 3.8 liter mustang. It has a vibration and covert ford says its needs new motor. I bought this car new, took great care of motor, it just turned 70,000 miles. Covert says it has excessive end play on the crankshaft due to wear. I think i have an american-made problem. 70,000 miles???? Thanks for any help that you can give me. They want $4,600.00. I think ford owes me most of that at the very least…

    ODI 10146352

  • May 13, 2002 · 30,500 miles

    Engine

    The problem is the engine stalls. This happens when the engine is warm or cold. It also happens after the clutch has been disengaged after being at speed and the rpms are decreasing to the programmed idle rpm. However, instead of stopping at the idling rpm, the engine rpm dips to low and the engine stalls. I lose power steering and brakes which cause a very dangerous situation. I also noticed that this happens more…

    ODI 10008817

  • June 1, 2000

    Engine

    Consumer was traveling about 45mph on the highway, applied clutch and power went out. No power steering/no brakes. No prior warning. Vehicle just stopped. Vehicle was at the dealership . Mechanic could not duplicate the problem on the diagnostic machine.*ak

    ODI 864436

  • Engine

    Consumer stated while traveling, the engine stalled. Vehicle is now in its fifth repair. Dealer has been contacted. Please provided any further information. *ph

    ODI 10031751

  • Carburetor System · Engine · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

    EGR VALVE FAILED. *YH

    ODI 785021

  • Clutch Assembly · Cooling System · Engine · Foundation Components · Labels · Latch · Windshield

    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. *jb

    ODI 561080