2004 Ford Mustang GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang GT years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 11th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Ford Mustang GT. That ranks 11th out of 11 Mustang GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 21%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Ford Mustang GT 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 | 3 | 21% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 14% | 69,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 14% | 38,350 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 14% | 24,622 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 14% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 14% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | 46,699 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Ford Mustang GT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Ford Mustang GT.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Front brakes drag or freeeze up causing extreme heat or actually stop vehicle. Car has 18,000 miles. Front calipers have been rebuilt twice. First failure at ten years,then failed after apx 3 years. The problem is the phenolic pistons swell after time or due to lose of lubrication. They change…
After starting engine, spark plug ejected from block and exploded. Engine was immediately shut down and hauled to a repair mechanic. Cost of repair was $2,400 and vehicle was in shop for 5 days. Explosion was loud and could have caused an accident with the shock of the loud noise.
I started the car up to drive out of the grocery parking lot and the car was sputtering. When i pulled onto the main highway it sputtered and completely stopped running. I coasted to the side of the road where it failed to restart. *kb
On multiple occasions the number five spark plug keeps blowing out of the head. The car has motorcraft spark plugs and are torqued to the factory specifications. While looking into the problem online i found out that im not the only person having this problem. The crazy thing is that its is only…
Brake light and traction control light and abs light intermittent..then on constantly...hasn't been fixed too expensive...in wet weather, slippery, icy weather tires spin because traction control does not work...abs control module went bad...thousands of people have blogs and forums complaining…
Other Ford Mustang GT years
← 2003 Mustang GT · 2005 Mustang GT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mustang GT | 151 | 0 |
| 2005 Mustang GT | 163 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 Mustang GT | 51 | 0 |
| 2002 Mustang GT | 48 | 0 |
| 2001 Mustang GT | 59 | 0 |
| 2000 Mustang GT | 64 | 1 |
| 1999 Mustang GT | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 Mustang GT | 53 | 0 |
| 1997 Mustang GT | 23 | 0 |
| 1996 Mustang GT | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Mustang GT?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford Mustang GT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Ford Mustang GT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mustang GT model years, the 2004 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.