2001 Ford Mustang acceleration problems

13 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Accelerator pedal
3

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

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125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Ford Mustang acceleration problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2001 Ford Mustang owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 5, 2020 · Acceleration · 50,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

When backing out of the driveway, I had no control over the vehicle, even while pressing on the brakes. I lost control, went into a yard and hit a tree.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 64,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to a restart a few minutes later. The failure recurred seven times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Acceleration · 18,960 miles · NJ

The gas pedal stuck. Consumer pulled off the road, and turned the vehicle off.

Filed Aug 28, 2003 · Acceleration · CT

Vehicle experienced high idle and sudden acceleration while driving.

Filed Sep 12, 2002 · Acceleration · CA

When foot is not on accelerater vehicle will accelerate on its own. Consumer feels someone may be rear ended. Please provide any further information.

Filed Aug 8, 2002 · Acceleration · FL · crash

At 40 MPH engine revved and vehicle accelerated. Consumer applied brakes but could not slow vehicle fast enough. Rearended another vehicle, no injuries, damage to vehicle unknown.

Filed Jul 12, 2002 · Acceleration, Transmission · IL

Special gas/brake/clutch pedals in mustang gt bullitt edition (only) can slip out from under foot when foot pressure is applied in wet and especially soapy conditions (I.e. Car wash). Clutch pedal is especially prone to slippage. Rubber nubs on pedals can also come off with certain shoes, reducing foot-pedal friction further.

Filed Apr 30, 2002 · Acceleration, Engine · NH

Under light to moderate aceleration a shudder or bucking is felt in 3rd gear speed is between 30 and 45 MPH . The dealer replaced egr. And mass airflow and the automatic transmission problem still is present.

Filed Mar 13, 2002 · Acceleration · MI

While traveling on highway vehicle will not accelerate. Vehicle will surge and hesitate when in traffic

Filed Dec 24, 2001 · Acceleration · CA

Throttle stuck wide open. Brakes failed to stop. Turned off key. Engine now surges above 4,000 RPM. Rental car: budget burbank, car # buraa67 82883. Towed to rental agency and exchanged. Car # 854726. Budget to tow to ford dealer for repairs.

Questions about the 2001 Ford Mustang acceleration

Does the 2001 Ford Mustang have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the acceleration of the 2001 Ford Mustang, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Ford Mustang acceleration problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Mustang acceleration?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Mustang have the most acceleration problems?

The Ford Mustang model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2005 (54 complaints), 2007 (43 complaints) and 2011 (39 complaints).