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2003 Ford Mustang GT recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Ford Mustang GT, but owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
51
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Ford Mustang GT vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Ford Mustang GT problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train16
Engine and Engine Cooling11
Seat Belts6
Electrical System5
Seats3
Unknown or Other3
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Steering2
Fuel System, Other1
Air Bags1
Wheels1
Electronic Stability Control1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Manual Transmission — 11
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 7
  • Electrical System › Ignition — 4
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Injectors — 2
  • Power Train › Clutch Assembly — 2
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 2
  • Fuel System, Other › Fuel Injection System — 1
  • Wheels › Rim — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Ford Mustang GT complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seat Belts · at 165,000 miles · reported May 2, 2018
Takata recall passenger seat belt locked up now drivers side seat belt acting up and hard to retract in and out as well.
Seat Belts · at 98,000 miles · reported Dec 14, 2013
Driver side seat belt gets twisted and wont retract and gets shut in door if you don't pay attention, passenger side seat belt is stuck and wont come out or work at all.
Seats · at 104,679 miles · reported Feb 5, 2010
The contact owns a 2003 ford mustang gt. While driving approximately 35 MPH on normal road conditions, suddenly, the front driver seat collapsed in a backward position. The contact was able to continue driving with caution. The contact was able to drive the onto the emergency lane and adjust the seat onto the track. The vehicle was able to resume operation. The driver sustained minor back injury. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the track assembly seat. The failure mileage was 104,679. Updated 3/10/10 the consumer stated the sir slid back while driving. Updated…
Power Train · at 53,000 miles · reported Mar 17, 2009
My 03' mustang spit the spark plug out of the head,again, taking all the threads with it. Now it is unable to run do the fact it has a missing plug. The dealership says it is out of their hands do to not being under warranty any longer. Ford motor co. Said they will not fix the car,it is out of warranty. Sorry the spark plug was ejected out of the head. We can not fix it unless you pay for parts/labor out of your pocket. This is a very well known issue for ford, I do not understand why the are acting like there is not 1000's of people this has happened to. My next step is to hire a class…
Power Train · at 48,825 miles · reported Oct 6, 2008
Spark plug was spit out of head. It has the factory plugs in it never been changed. The dealership said that nothing was wrong with my car,the dealership, checked spark plug in question,then told me that there was nothing wrong with my car and sent me on my way. At this point I do not know if it is ok or not? But I AM driving it till it breaks again.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Ford Mustang GT have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Ford Mustang GT as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Ford Mustang GT?

Owners report power train problems most often (16 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (11). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,000 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.