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2003 Ford Mustang Convertible problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (5) · Structure:body:roof And Pillars (3) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (2)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

84 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Ford Mustang Convertible model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 13 complaints 13 <25k 25–50k miles: 3 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 1 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 3 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 2 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 0 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 0 complaints 150k+

22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

35
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

What owners report

2014-07-08 · Service Brakes

“the brakes been wearing down and this is the second time fixing them. *js…”

2014-06-30 · Engine · 77,300 mi

“loud pop noise and vehicle speed very quickly decreased. engine ran extremely rough. vehicle towed to ford dealer. *tr…”

2013-08-20 · Seats · 96,000 mi

“as an overweight 6'9" citizen and phd scientist, i would like to know what safety tests are done for people that deviate from a normal size and weight. i understand that safety tests are done for children, but what about people that are very tall, or as it is an increasing problem in the us, people that are very obese? my seat belt touches my n…”

2013-03-16 · Air Bags · 93,490 mi

“making a right turn in a residential neighborhood with a speed of aprox. 10 mph the airbags suddenly deployed on the drivers side and the passengers side. there was no collision with any kind of objects (car,pets.varments,road debris etc;;... ) there was no damage whatsoever to the car. but my son was knock-out briefly and had injuries to his face,…”

2012-04-19 · Vehicle Speed Control

“while driving on the turnpike the cruise control system got stuck causing the car to continue accelerated. i had to hit the gas pedal several times before the system desengaged, avoiding rear ending the vehicle in front of me by just a few feet. i got off the highway in the next exit to get a coffee, put the car in "park" and the transmission got …”

2011-07-19 · Unknown Or Other · 57,000 mi

“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 …”

2010-12-28 · Steering · 102,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford mustang convertible. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph when he felt as though something had fallen on his leg. the contact then noticed that the wheels had disengaged from the tires and the steering became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the s…”

2009-06-03 · Equipment · 115,000 mi

“i have owned a 2001 and 2003 ford mustang and a 2001 ford explorer all of which had a factory in dash 6 disc changer. each one of these vehicles have had cd's get stuck while it was being ejected and would just pop up cd error and not work. once it starts it happens at least once a week. i have replaced one and had the same problem with it. jus…”

2008-11-11 · Suspension

“for 2 years i have owned a 2003 mustang cobra convertible. whenever i reach 60-65 miles an hour my car start to vibrate like a wheel is off balance. i've gotten new tires several balance but nothing and alignments and nothing seem to help the problem. *tr…”

2008-04-24 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System

“i parked the car along the curb at ucla and spent the night at the dorms. the car was running perfectly fine, i didn't notice anything different and there were no problems. when i awoke the following morning a friend and i were hungry so we decided to go to mcdonald's. it was approx. 1.5 - 2 miles away. while we were sitting in the drive through, i…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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