2001 Ford Mustang Consumer Discussions

Ford Mustang Transmission Problems

• 2001 ford mustang transmission problem

  Written by: ramharb on Jul 12, 2011 4:28:14 AM

  hello there, i own a 2001 ford mustang v6 automatic. i have a problem when driving, and the gear 2 shifts to gear 3, it only shifts at 2200 rpm, which makes the car slow when going up. why is the gear 2 shifting so quickly, it should be on 3000 or 3 500 rpm...??

Ford Mustang Fuel Problems

• Re: 2000 V6 Ford Mustang [timkellygpi]

  Written by: cramos on Dec 6, 2009 2:27:51 PM

  my 2001 is doing the same thing took it to ford dealership and they said its my fuel pump sensor, drove it sixty miles and it started doing that again and now its so bad that it completly shuts off i have to let it sit and then it gives me another thirty miles before doing it again. can anyone please shine a light to my problem??

Ford Mustang Head Gasket

• BROKEN HEAD GASKET

  Written by: maritzagmoreno on Nov 23, 2007 9:23:34 PM

  Hello I HAVE A 2001 FORD MUSTANG AND I NEED TO ASK HOW MUCH A BANK HEAD GASKET FOR CYLINDER 3 WOULD RANGE FROM LIKE THE CHEAPEST OR MOST ECPENSIVE? ITS A V6 3.8

Ford Mustang Engine Problems

• 2001 Mustang Cobra SVT

  Written by: 01cobra on Jun 25, 2007 1:45:58 PM

  I have a knocking noise that can be heard easily at an idle. I took it in to the Ford dealer and they said it was coming from the heads (44,000 miles). They did all of the head work completely ($5000 on their bill:) and it still has the same noise. They ran all tests and said they could not figure out what is causing the noise but bring it back ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2004 and earlier)

• Intake Air Temperature Sensor

  Written by: pancheaux on Feb 13, 2007 4:45:40 PM

  The check engine light came on my 2001 mustang with the v6. The code is showing the intake air temperature sensor is indicating a high temperature. I have looked for the sensor on the air intake, but cannot find one. I have looked in the chilton repair manuals and it shows the sensor on the intake between the filter and the manifold. The parts guy at Autozone came out and he ... Read More

• Re: 2000 vs 2001 [beernut]

  Written by: john_324 on Sep 22, 2006 1:30:37 PM

  I never understood the tan striping...a very odd choice at the time, given how Ford was really ramping up the retro at that point. Red stripes would have been a good-looking choice for white Mustangs only... I actually put those rocker panel stripes on my '02...white for me, as my car is dark blue. What do the wheels look like on the '00? Are they kinda a shiny, machined chrome, in ... Read More

• 2000 vs 2001

  Written by: beernut on Sep 22, 2006 4:49:27 AM

  I need your worthy advice. I want to buy an entry level Mustang in the pre-2005 body style and have two cars I'm considering. They are identical white/tan V6 Auto's and are both at $7k. Here are the differences: 2000 with 66k miles. Nicer interior and exterior. I like the black body decals and the wheels better. No keyless enty fob. Available from a Ford dealer who's reputation is very marginal. ... Read More

Ford Mustang GT vs C5 Corvette (2005)

• Re: Get The Vette, as old as a 2001 [2k05gt]

  Written by: johnevette on Jul 29, 2006 7:07:50 AM

  BLA BLA, you need a super charger to get that power,from that GT, in fact so does the cobra and saleen, the ls1 & ls2 engines just needs some TLC and will blow the doors off any Mustang, saleen,cobra. in some cases without The Mods.if imagine if the C5 or C6 was supercharged!! my god. its just fact, i own a 2001 zo6 and never been taken by any Mustang old ... Read More

2007 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500

• Re: Visited a dealer [advequityguy]

  Written by: rorr on Jul 28, 2006 6:18:00 AM

  FYI - Ford and SVT produced less than 27k Mustang Cobras in the 4 model years 2001 thru 2004 (thats less than 6700 units per year). So I guess these cars were also "Limited Production". The fact is, these cars are demanding MSRP+ADM because of the Shelby name. Nothing more. Nothing less. And the folks who are actually PAYING $15-25k over MSRP now are doing it JUST to be the first ... Read More

Ford Mustang GT vs C5 Corvette (2005)

• Re: Get The Vette, as old as a 2001 [pony_pirate]

  Written by: 2k05gt on Jul 7, 2006 6:09:47 AM

  I have owned my 2005 Mustang GT for 11 months, and evertime I drive it I have a smile, this is the best car ford ever built. I concidered several cars before I purchased the mustang. 1-and older vette 2-Pontiac GTO 3-Dodge charger. the Mustang GT won. I recently had a Saleen Superchager installed for 6500.00. This brings my mustang to 475 RWHP at over 500 RWTQ. I paid 26,700 for ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005 & newer) Problems and Solutions

• Some People got Ripped Off when they Bought their Mustang

  Written by: gtgtcobra on Jun 16, 2006 4:12:01 PM

  I was at the Ford dealer today getting my Mustang serviced ( I own a beautiful 2001 GT) and I asked the salesman about all the problems that the new 05 and 06 Mustangs have. He told me that he wasn't aware of them having any problems. He never knew that they had fuel and gas tank problems. But he did tell me that Ford is NOT giving any rebates on ... Read More

• WOW! Vibrations are everywhere.

  Written by: gtgtcobra on May 30, 2006 5:30:28 PM

  I am surprised that the 05 & 06 Mustangs all have vibrations. I own a 2001 Mustang GT and a 2002 V6 Mustang and I never had any vibration problems. Ford needs to get the bugs out of the new Mustang. It's been over 2 years now since the new 05 body style came out and Ford STILL hasn't worked out the bugs on these cars. I would never buy a ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2004 and earlier)

• some advice pls

  Written by: whystlr on May 25, 2006 9:49:50 PM

  hello, I have a used 2001 ford mustang convertible (not the gt) I bought it used and have put about 10k miles on it. Right now my car is around 66k, right between 60 and 70k. I don't know a lot about the vehicle history but I haven't had any problems whatsoever. I was wondering if anyone out there could give me advice as to what maintenance/problems I am going to ... Read More

• Re: 2004 Mustang Driveability problems [tina1994]

  Written by: stmustg01 on Apr 21, 2006 10:31:55 AM

  I have a 2001 V-6 that is starting to idle at 2,200 rpms. It will go down to a more nomal rpm after some time and then idle fast again. I took to a very good mechanic and he said that he did not know what to do to fix it. He recommended that we take it to a Ford dealership for repair.

Ford Mustang (2005 & newer) Problems and Solutions

• Bad Quality 2005 & 2006 Mustang Cars - Most of them are Lemons

  Written by: gtgtcobra on Apr 7, 2006 7:16:53 PM

  The new 2005 & 2006 Mustang V6's and GT's have many problems. The biggest problem being the gas tank issue, the shifting problems and the front end noises and rattles. I own a 2001 Mustang GT and a 2002 V6 Mustang and I don't have these problems that the new 2005 and 2006 Mustangs have. I am glad that I don't own a 2005 or a 2006 Mustang. I love the ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005 and Newer)

• Bullitt in 08????

  Written by: maligant1975 on Feb 16, 2006 10:43:24 AM

  I own a 2001 V8 Mustang and I have been in love since the day I bought it. Lately I have been itching to buy her a companion and the 05-06 models are awesome. I heard a rumor that Ford would release a Bullitt in 08 if so, hell yea I am going to wait!!! But as with most rumors I have found no other confirmation than one line in a ... Read More

• Re: Legend Lime [rorr]

  Written by: rbleland on Oct 21, 2005 10:08:22 AM

  I own a '01 Bullitt Mustang. It may be that Ford has "plans" for a future Bullitt special using the new body style and I think it would be sharp; BUT, there are serious problems to creating a new Bullitt - Ford "promised" they would only do it one time and that promise included the McQueen Estate who are definitely involved; plus there are royalties involved to both Warner Bros. and ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005) vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO

• Re: Honda to Ford.. [vppreacher]

  Written by: gxpgtodanman on Aug 8, 2005 6:00:57 PM

  "The GTO defiitely has an understated, "sleeper" style. The problem is unlike a BMW M3 or 330, it doesn't have the name or impressive history for quality and performance (nor the large pricetag!)" The GTO marque definitely has THE NAME and a impressive history for performance. This 2005 is the fastest/most powerfull stock one ever made. As for quality, the last GTO was 1974. "The GTO just looks too much like ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005 and Newer)

• 2006?

  Written by: aeroluvr on Jul 7, 2005 6:44:41 PM

  In 2001 I almost bought a fully loaded Mustang GT but for less than two grand more I got a very loaded BWW Z3 so that is my "fun" car. My other/practical car is a Nissan 240SX 1993 which I LOVE. I've had it this long because I've never had any problems with it and I've never found a car I liked as much. That being said...age is catching up with ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005) vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO

• Info

  Written by: cobragt on Jun 24, 2005 3:57:32 PM

  21-Male 2005 Mustang GT 2003 10th Anniversary SVT Cobra 2001 Neon R/T 1998 Mustang V6 1993 Ford Explorer I too am in IT. Field tech for Unisys. I think as long as everyone is happy with what they got, then what the hell, thats what counts. I don't think, like mentioned before, that anyone is going to change their opinions about these 2 cars. I don't doubt the GTO is a ... Read More

• This is funny

  Written by: cobragt on Jun 23, 2005 1:11:49 PM

  I guess you could consider me one of those "kids" who buys Mustangs. But, let me tell you what I know. Seeming that I am a young one, my 1st mustang was a 98 V6. Car 2 was a 2003 10th Anniversary SVT Cobra Car 3 a 2002 Z06 Vette, aftermarket workdone (450HP) Car 4 2001 Neon RT (irrelevant car...beater...for work) ANYWAY Car 5 and present car 05 Mustang GT. I've ... Read More

Ford Mustang Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Question on Pricing the 2006 Mustang GT [graphicguy]

  Written by: purplegt on Jun 19, 2005 8:26:16 PM

  Thanks graphicguy.....I'm going to push for that 2 priority and see how far I get, am going in Tues night to finalize pricing, etc. on the 2006. You'd think that I'd be one of those "special circumstances" to get the highest priority, since I've already been waiting since Nov. 04....when I see all these other people here that ordered in March or April and have since taken delivery, this just totally ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005 and Newer)

• Re: DARK HIGHLAND GREEN ???? [cigarmanblue]

  Written by: rbleland on Jun 16, 2005 10:01:53 AM

  Dark Highland Green was used exclusively by Ford on the 2001 Mustang "Bullitt" Special Edition. Ford has used DHG on trucks, but never yet on another car. I also have that stripepainter on my computer, and I've seen the DHG color in there. Neither the Ford site for Canada or the US lists DHG as a current color. To my knowledge it is not available from Ford at this time. As ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2004 and earlier)

• Solara vs Mustang

  Written by: dispencer1 on May 18, 2005 6:14:21 AM

  I bought a red 2000 V6 Mustang convertible with 42,000 miles for $11,000 after having spent a miserable month in a 2006 Toyota Solara SLE convertible with all options. It exhibited a lot of convertible flex (body shudder) at low speeds on less than perfect roads and also felt like it had iron shocks. Visibility out the back was terrible, too. I was a victim of the automotive press which praised ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005) vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO

• Re: Most Appealing Sporty Car, GTO [sputterguy]

  Written by: benderofbows on May 13, 2005 8:26:57 AM

  But isn't that what Ford is about. Mass producing cheap cars for the masses. LOL, and GM isn't? The 2004 Mustang we just bought was a 40th Anniversary. I actually like the dual-colored interior better than the all one color interior of her 2001. But, once again, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

• Re: Edmunds article on the Mustang [benderofbows]

  Written by: gunit on Apr 22, 2005 1:54:20 PM

  Too bad the F Bodies bowed out in 2002. That said.... The GTO is a far superior riding car with a much better build quality and interior then the Camaro ever had. GTO is way more luxury then Camaro. Not to mention the GTO actually has a usable backseat then can fit full grown adults, LOL! Try that in a Camaro, knees in the seats. This is why the GTO costs ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005 and Newer)

• Re: Why the Mustang is such a hit. [mschmal]

  Written by: gunit on Apr 5, 2005 6:28:03 AM

  mschmal wrote..........What GM did with the GTO is they took a look at current Pontiacs and translated that into a 2 door coupe. Hence you have something that looks like a Pontiac Sunfire. Ford would have gotten the same look if they had styled the Mustang along the lines of the Focus or heaven forbid the Taurus. NO, the GTO already existed as the 2 door coupe Holden Monaro in Austrailia ... Read More

Ford Mustang Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Dont waste your money

  Written by: rcb1 on Jan 13, 2005 3:42:32 PM

  I purchased a 2001 Bullitt a COLLECTOR CAR as FORD sold it. I ended up paying about 4K over msrp due to the limited available so I thought. I was orginally told by the local dealers that no more than 2500 would be sold which ended up more around 6500. And within in weeks the veh was making regular trips to Ford. It spent the entire first summer I owned it ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2004 and earlier)

• My thoughts anyway...

  Written by: john_324 on Nov 15, 2004 7:51:06 AM

  17K for a 2001 GT ragtop is indeed a good deal if the miles are low...as for what to look for, nothing much to worry about with the now previous-gen Mustang at that point. As for wind/engine noise, it's not really bad on my 2002; so I imagine it must be even quieter on the new model. In my car, once you shift into 5th on the higway, the engine noise ... Read More

• 2001 mustang gt convertible

  Written by: wldwood on Nov 14, 2004 12:12:46 PM

  my local ford dealer has a01 gt convertible 3200 miles auto 6 cd looks like it never left garage i can buy for 17000 is this a good deal what shpuld i be looking out for never had soft top would only be used in summer

• no title

  Written by: john_324 on Mar 4, 2003 7:21:38 AM

  I got the FRPP catback installed for $60 at the local Meineke. The dealer quoted me $200 (yeah, right), a local Mustang shop wanted $140 (mostly because they told me they weld, not bolt it on) and the local Midas wouldn't even quote me a price until I brought the catback in and left the car for a day. Meineke did it in 1/2 hour. It bolts right in (a direct ... Read More

• Bullitt Wheels

  Written by: john_324 on Jan 3, 2003 12:55:25 PM

  Hey 'Flag, in case you're interested...they already exist, as a genuine Ford part. Check out page XII of the 2002 Ford Racing Parts catalogue: "2001 Special Edition Charcoal Mustang GT Wheel (part M-1007-J178) retail price $165 each These are exactly what you're taking about I think, and I agree they look sharp.

• Brand New

  Written by: midlifer on Nov 2, 2002 10:49:51 AM

  Hello fellow proud Mustang owners,I'm new to the sight but after reading all your praises of the Legendary Stang I could not take it anymore i just picked up (11/01/02) a True Blue 2003gt premium pkg. with interior upgrade. You guys were so right when you said Ford got it right!I have only 75 miles after 2 days,and i'm Hooked already! I came from a couple of past German cars. While ... Read More

65/66 mustang the only stang worth a damn

• Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Jul 13, 2000 5:38:50 PM

  The books show the DSO89 code as "Transportation Services" but no one explains what that means...rather annoying...the other codes are readily explained, such as 84= Home Office REserve, 85= American Red Cross and 90= Export. thanks for the info...Ford launched the Mustang early to help generate that incredible publicity, but they list all Mustangs as 1965 cars, in spite of when they were made....uncommon practice then, but now we see this ... Read More