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2001 Ford Mustang Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford Mustang has 11 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Ford Mustang

Engine
40
Airbags
31
Brakes
27
Seat Belts
26
Fuel System
22
Powertrain
19
Electrical
17
Speed Control
17
Lights
13
Other
11
Suspension
11
Visibility
11
Steering
11
Seats
9
Structure
9
Tires
7

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 16, 2003STEERING,SUSPENSION,PARKING BRAKESINCE PURCHASING MY CERTIFIED 2001 MUSTANG GT (USED) I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING PULLING T...
May 1, 2003STEERINGLTRS FM C. MECHAND, J.LAWRENCE, L BRADY(VA) REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION RE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP AT...
Apr 6, 2003STEERINGLTR ON BEHALF OF SERENA BEETON REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION RE THE LOCKING OF THE STEERING ON THE 200...
Apr 6, 2003STEERINGJANINE C. MILLER IS WRITING ON BEHALF OF SERENA BEETON WITH CONCERNS ABOUT STEERING LOCKING UP ON FO...
Apr 1, 2003STEERINGFAMILY FRIEND KILLED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT REQUEST NHTSA INVESTIGATE THE FORD MUSTANG GT MODEL Y...
Oct 10, 2002STEERING,SUSPENSIONCONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL ROCK...
Jun 23, 2002STEERINGWHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST STEERING, INNER TIE ROD BROKE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, ONE PERSON WA...
Mar 1, 2002STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCONSUMER NOTICED BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE SEVERELY WORN AT 6616 MILES. VEHICLE TAKEN TO SERVICE DEPT AN...
Sep 1, 2001STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH AND DECREASING SPEED, THE ENGINE AND ALL POWER STEERING AND P...
May 19, 2001STEERINGENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SHUTDOWN ON HIGHWAY. POWER STEERING WAS LOST. HAD TO RESTART (CRANK) ENGI...
Jan 1, 1970STEERINGFORD IS SUPPOSED TO BE INVESTIGATING THIS STEERING PROBLEM, I'VE HAD THIS $28,000 VEHICLE FOR 6 MONT...

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