2003 Ford Mustang Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang Convertible years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible. That is the most of any Mustang Convertible model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints, 20%), typically at around 3,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 35owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 20% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 20% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 14% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 9% | 31,150 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 9% | 14,508 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | 94,745 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 6% | 73,075 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 6% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 77,300 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 20,211 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 300 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Ford Mustang Convertible recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
- Accelerator pedal interference (PE05038) — opened Jul 7, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The brakes been wearing down and this is the second time fixing them. *js
Loud pop noise and vehicle speed very quickly decreased. Engine ran extremely rough. Vehicle towed to ford dealer. *tr
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…
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…
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…
Other Ford Mustang Convertible years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 35 | 0 |
| 2001 Mustang Convertible | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 Mustang Convertible | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 Mustang Convertible | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 Mustang Convertible | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 Mustang Convertible | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 Mustang Convertible | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 Mustang Convertible | 14 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mustang Convertible model years, the 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.