Consumer Complaint Detail
FORD / MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE / 2000
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004261278 | Incident Date: Feb, 19 2004 |
| Consumer's City: BELLEVILLE | Consumer's State: IL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE | Model Year: 2000 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Power train:clutch assembly |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1FAFP4445YF | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Feb, 24 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jun, 03 2003 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: 2000 ford mustang convertible.after leasing the new car for 3yrs,we decided to buy. the car was at 50k miles.it is now at 61k miles. beginning feb.20th 2004,the clutch made a horrible sound when engaged.not covered by ford extended warranty purchased at time of sale.buisiness mgr. at jack schmitt ford in collinsville,il said," cars aren't built to last forever".this vehichle is only 4yrs. old.it is driven gingerly by a responsible 55yr. old rn.i know cars are not made to last forever,but you would think the clutch would last a bit longer than 4yrs. driven properly. we have also noticed that the car seems to shimmie at 60 to 68 mph.*ak |