CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Ford Mustang has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA, including 19 crashes, 4 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (41 reports).
2003 Ford Mustang recalls
Most common 2003 Ford Mustang problems
Problem areas named in the 145 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 41 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 |
| Seat Belts | 16 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Equipment | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
What owners report
Breaks went out
Breaks went out
From all the research I have done on my vehicle, it has the Takata airbag inflators that uses phaseâstabilized ammonium nitrate without a desiccant which should have been in the Nationwide Ford vehicle recall. I am the original owner of my 2003 Mustang Mach 1 and it has never had the airbags replaced and I have never received a recall notice. I had Ford run an OASIS report on my VIN and they tell me there is no recall for my car. I told them the reports don't show data past 15 years. After all these years I thought I was safe because my car never showed it had the Takata recall, so I didn't think mine had them. Now after watching a YouTube documentary and doing research, I am now afra
Because of Mustangs heavy doors the latch mechanism malfunctioned and the door came open on the highway. I realize the car is old but I have read up on other complaints on mustangs. The door was fine and within the couple of hours of seeing the problem I was driving 70 on the highway. And I heard the door ding go off and something told me to grab the door. It was all I could do to get back home. Which has now led to other issues like the door sagging and the window is now messed up.
Burning of terminal on brake light switch wiring. Brake lights left on.
2003 Ford Mustang questions
Does the 2003 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 Ford Mustang: Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Mustang?
Based on 145 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (41), Vehicle Speed Control (16), Seat Belts (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Ford Mustang has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.