Vehicle report file no. 15-010497.
2000 Ford Mustang body problems
18 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 35,000.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 35,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body6
- Frame and members5
- Body: roof and pillars3
- Body: trunk lid1
- Body: door1
- Body: bumpers1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Mustang body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2000 Ford Mustang owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Hard to shift into first gear of neutral from a stopped position on the v6 manual transmission on the 2000 ford mustang, also paint is bubbling and cracking on roof in multiple spots, have seen same problem with paint posted for all models ford from 2000-20005.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford mustang. The contact stated that the door is not locking securely on her vehicle. The dealer stated that some screws and bolts were needed underneath the vehicle to hold the door closed. The door must be slammed very hard to keep it closed and the handles and other parts have fallen off. Updated 04/15/09. *lj updated 04/16/09.
I bought my mustang in 2001 and the paint on the roof of my car is rusting/cracking from the inside out. There are several of these forming I went to koons ford of falls church and talked to john morris (703) 241-7298 ext 1500 which got in contact with a ford rep ray risano and they stated that there is nothing that they can do because the car is past the 3 year/36,000 mile warranty. I have very detailed photographs if requested.
The support mechanism that supports the rear end of the vehicle rusted. The manufacturer states that no defects have been reported.
After hearing a noise from the rear of the vehicle. The left rear unibody began to crack. The dealer stated that if the crack gets worse it will release the rear end of the vehicle.
While driving at 30 MPH, the consumer felt that the vehicle had no power and was unresponsive. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who informed the consumer that two engine mounting bolts were loose. The mechanic also had to replace the power steering pump. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.
The cross member bar on the vehicle developed rust. *jb corroded front cross member replaced.
After purchase conv. Top leaked, A/C grills fell out, rear window stuck rear defroster don't work after inspection: rusted (poss. Flood damage) rear tire wells repaired (rear ended) never disclosed to me told only one owner rear reflector missing due to falling off during detailing after transporting car gas tank has leaked $1700 warranty added to my contract w/out agreement covers nothing $500 free alarm never put in & added to contract tina called to say warranty up 8/20/02to place alarm and stopped pymt on check for downpayment, keeping mo. Pymnt. Spoke to ''all managers" come back w/lawyer was what they told me. Dt
The vehicle passenger and driver side rag top hangs to low obstructing the door from latching resulting in doors opening at anytime without warning while driving. The dealership cannot fix problem. Please provide more details ts
Questions about the 2000 Ford Mustang body
Does the 2000 Ford Mustang have body problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the body of the 2000 Ford Mustang, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford Mustang body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 35,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford Mustang body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Mustang have the most body problems?
The Ford Mustang model years with the most body complaints are 2005 (56 complaints), 2007 (51 complaints) and 2015 (45 complaints).
Other 2000 Ford Mustang problems
Brakes 63Airbags 42Transmission 40Engine 38Seat belts 36Fuel system 21Acceleration 19Electrical 17Lights 14Steering 13Visibility 13Seats 12Suspension 10Tires 8Locks 4Wheels 3
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