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2004 Ford Mustang GT recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Ford Mustang GT, but owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
14
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Ford Mustang GT vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Ford Mustang GT problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Engine and Engine Cooling3
Unknown or Other2
Air Bags2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System2
Seat Belts1
Equipment1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Engine1
Service Brakes1

Most reported parts

  • Air Bags › Frontal — 2
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1
  • Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 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 2004 Ford Mustang GT complaints

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

Service Brakes · at 15,000 miles · reported Jan 20, 2017
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 dimension and stick in the caliper. This is the 3 rd vehicle with the same probem. 81 ford f150, 98 ford f150 front disk brakes. Both after the vehicle had been on the road about 10 years. When pistons have been replaced with metal pistons I have had no more issues with the front brakes. The mustang has…
Engine · at 142,000 miles · reported May 31, 2015
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 46,699 miles · reported Mar 20, 2012
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.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 75,000 miles · reported Mar 14, 2012
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 happening with the number five plug.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Feb 28, 2011
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 about this part...I will post this website with hopes they all complain!

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Ford Mustang GT have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 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 2004 Ford Mustang GT?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (4 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 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.