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2001 Ford Mustang Gasoline Problems

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  • March 10, 2002

    Foundation Components · Front · Gasoline · Roof And Pillars · Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Consumer states the vehicle engine would stalls intermittently while driving at any speed, vehicle has been to the dealer on three occasions and they are unable to locate the problem. Nlm consumer states steering wheel locks when engine shuts down at high or low speed. Vehicle vibrates at speed over 65 mph. Wiper make a loud noise at high speeds. Convertible top had rust on portion that connects with front…

    ODI 8006492

  • March 1, 2002

    Gasoline · Tie Rod Assembly

    Consumer noticed both front tires were severely worn at 6616 miles. Vehicle taken to service dept and had both front tie rod ends replaced because they were loose. *ak during a routine oil change, it was discovered that the tie rods were completely loose. There were new tires installed on the front of the vehicle as the others were completely worn. Also, the header in the motor failed. *jg

    ODI 8013717

  • January 7, 2002

    Gasoline

    NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

    ODI 756646

  • December 12, 2001

    Gasoline

    Vehicle in cold weather will shut down at any time problem is worse in cold weather. Contacted dealer, and the dealer noted that they could not find the problem.*ak consumer stated that the vehicle stalled twice at red light, replaced baro, maf and reset kam but the problem is still there. *yd

    ODI 8001314

  • November 10, 2001

    Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Gasoline

    My v6 mustang stalls while in motion causing the steering and brakes to freeze. This is a potentially deadly problem. It has happened four times; once at 30 mph, 60 mph, 45 mph, and 40 mph. The car only has 4500 miles on it. I also have a problem with a heater display light going out. Dealership can't identify the cause of either of these problems. It's been in the shop four times for the stallling and they've been…

    ODI 757482

  • September 1, 2001

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Ignition

    While traveling at approximately 45mph and decreasing speed, the engine and all power steering and power brakes ceased at about 40mph while braking. This has happened twice. First time was sometime in september of last year (2001).*ak

    ODI 765096

  • July 10, 2001

    Gasoline

    ENGINE STALL ON DECELERATION. *AK

    ODI 765122

  • April 15, 2001

    Gasoline

    When decel & downshifting, the engine has died on me 3 times. Dealer cannot duplicate problem, no error msg. When engine dies, loss of power steering and all control of vehicle. Should not stall at 50+ miles an hour and only 7k miles on the engine. I have heard of numerous people with this same problem on 99 and up mustang gt's. My engine was also leaking oil from the engine intake valve, so ford has decided to give…

    ODI 745296

  • Gasoline

    A ticking, rattling noise in the motor which begins at 3,000 rpms and stops when car shifts into 2nd gear. When in 2nd gear, the ticking will begin at 3,000 rpms. It started doing this when the weather dropped below 55 degrees. It will do it in the morning for about 5 mins. Once car warms up, ticking noise vanishes. It is very loud. I was reading articles on bullittclub.com and many 2001 mustang owners are reporting…

    ODI 755435