2003 Ford Mustang Convertible recalls and problems
No recalls and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible.
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2003 Ford Mustang Convertible recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
THE BRAKES BEEN WEARING DOWN AND THIS IS THE SECOND TIME FIXING THEM.
LOUD POP NOISE AND VEHICLE SPEED VERY QUICKLY DECREASED. ENGINE RAN EXTREMELY ROUGH. VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD DEALER.
AS AN OVERWEIGHT 6'9" CITIZEN AND PHD SCIENTIST, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT SAFETY TESTS ARE DONE FOR PEOPLE THAT DEVIATE FROM A NORMAL SIZE AND WEIGHT. I UNDERSTAND THAT SAFETY TESTS ARE DONE FOR CHILDREN, BUT WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE THAT ARE VERY TALL, OR AS IT IS AN INCREASING PROBLEM IN THE US, PEOPLE THAT ARE VERY…
MAKING A RIGHT TURN IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD WITH A SPEED OF APROX. 10 MPH THE AIRBAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THE PASSENGERS SIDE. THERE WAS NO COLLISION WITH ANY KIND OF OBJECTS (CAR,PETS.VARMENTS,ROAD DEBRIS ETC;;... ) THERE WAS NO DAMAGE WHATSOEVER TO THE CAR. BUT MY SON WAS KNOCK-OUT…
WHILE DRIVING ON THE TURNPIKE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM GOT STUCK CAUSING THE CAR TO CONTINUE ACCELERATED. I HAD TO HIT THE GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE SYSTEM DESENGAGED, AVOIDING REAR ENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME BY JUST A FEW FEET. I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY IN THE NEXT EXIT TO GET A COFFEE, PUT THE CAR IN…
Mustang Convertible model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2003 Mustang Convertible has the most complaints (35). All Ford Mustang Convertible years →
Questions
- Does the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible?
- Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints), followed by structure (7).
- How many 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 35 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 8, 2014.