2003 Ford Mustang Convertible: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford mustang convertible. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when he felt as though something had fallen on his leg. The contact then noticed that the wheels had disengaged from the tires and the steering became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the steering column would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but advised that they could offer no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 102,000. Updated 12/7/11 *cn”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2010

“July 2007 through current date. Car stalls when pushing in clutch to stop or make turns. There is a tsb (17542)on this issue but no recall. This is a dangerous condition which could be fatal to a novice driver; especially when car stalls during a left hand turn. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2008

“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford mustang convertible. While driving 30 mph, the traction control light illuminated and the wheels began to spin. The engine stalled momentarily. The contact removed her foot from the accelerator pedal and then accelerated again. The failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and had it recomputerized. A mechanic at a garage sent the vehicle to ford for investigation, but no failures were found. The contact was informed that the bearing may have been the cause of the failure. The current mileage was 28,000 and failure mileage was 27,750. Updated 12-12-07. *kb updated”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2007

“Vehicle has developed a front end shimmy when car is traveling between 60-65 mph. This is a 2003 mustang convertible. No one seems to know what the problem is. *jb”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2006

“2003 mustang svt cobra convertible. Rear wheel hop with traction control on or off. Dealer said this is the nature of the beast. I feel this could create a hazard or other damage to auto parts. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2006

“Accelerator caught on the carpet of car, holding the accelerator down. I was able to get it to come back up by banging on the accelerator, however several seconds passed. This happened while merging onto I-69 near charlotte, mi. No modifications have been made to this car. This is the second time this has happened, but my first report. This is a ford mustang cobra convertible. These are not listed under vehicle. *jb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2006

“2003 ford mustang convertible rear wheels would bounce up and down when going around corners and when pulling off fast.*mr the consumer stated the problem occurred when the traction control was on or off. The consumer was told the wheel hopping was a characteristic of the vehicle and suggested that the consumer go to an after market supplier. The consumer believes there is a problem with the rear suspension. *jb”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2005