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4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,591 miles

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2003 Ford Mustang miscellaneous problems

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2003 Ford Mustang Owner Comments

problem #10

Jan 012011

Mustang

  • 57,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Puddle of water is formed in the "well" behind the back seat where the convertible top sits when lowered. I also notice moisture in the other areas such as rear floor mats and trunk. This happens after rain or after car wash. I've noticed hundreds of same issues all over the internet and forums and I have absolutely no idea why nothing is being done about this. This distracts the driver and causes safety issues.

- Palisades Park, NJ, USA

problem #9

Jan 082007

Mustang 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 31,980 miles
My 2003 Mustang has a driver side carpet problem where the carpet comes unattached and folds down at the top. Well it hooked my accelerator pedal and almost caused me to get into an accident. Heading to stop at a red light downshifting into 2nd and then having your gas pedal stuck is scary to say the least. If Ford doesn't want a lot of lawsuits I suggest they open a recall on this, it will be way cheaper in the long run.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

problem #8

Sep 042005

Mustang 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 37,300 miles
Paint began to peel from vehicle at 37,000 miles. Only on hood.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #7

Nov 052005

Mustang 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 3,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Gas pedal stuck to carpeting while merging onto expressway. 2003 Mustang cobra coupe.

- Conyers, GA, USA

problem #6

Oct 062005

Mustang 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 13,915 miles
Gas pedal keeps getting stuck under carpet. I almost crashed into someone because I couldn't get the gas pedal loose.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #5

Feb 202005

Mustang 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 47,000 miles
Paint defective

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

problem #4

May 012005

Mustang 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 8,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Accelerator pedal hangs up in carpet and vehicle is at full throttle without ability to slow down.

- Thornton, CO, USA

problem #3

Jun 152003

Mustang

  • Manual transmission
  • 7,003 miles
The problem is the control arms and bushings on the front end of the car. Whenwe brake all you can hear is a loud crunching noise. We got it fixed once in June at 7003 miles and it broke again at 8484 miles in July. The dealer and Ford refuse to fix the problem even though it is under warranty because they claim it will break again and again. It is a defect in the car. Quote from Ford it will cost us to much money.

- New Berlin, WI, USA

problem #2

Nov 182003

Mustang 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 115 miles
2003 Ford Mustang cobra purchased on 11/08/03, vehicle will stall without warning when clutch is depressed. Often this happens when coming to a stop and shifting gears. When this happens the brakes and steering immediately stop working. Currently to date no adequate repair for this problem.

- Aliso Viejo, CA, USA

problem #1

Dec 102002

Mustang 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 100 miles
Vehicle stalls when coasting in neutral with clutch released. Condition is most notable at highway speeds and when coasting downhill. Engine stall causes power steering and brakes to revert to manual which makes controlling the vehicle very dangerous.

- Prattville, AL, USA

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