2003 Ford Mustang engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 45 complaints for the 2003 Ford Mustang, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 5,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 25 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 5,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
We have had issues with this car since it was bought new. All issues have been looked at by the dealer during the factory warranty and still remain unresolved. I have written a letter to ford headquarters but they sent a complete rejection letter. I was told today by a ford customer service representative to file a complaint here. I can supply documents and the original letter to ford if needed.
2003 ford mustang cobra has a stalling problem, this happens when decelerating, or shifting into neutral when stopping. This presents a serious problem, such as rear-ending someone, since you loose power braking and steering. There is a supposed fix for it, (a computer reflash) which I have had twice, but it just plain doesn't work.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford Mustang
- Cruise control 16 complaints
- Seat belts 16 complaints