MYRModel Year Report

2003 Ford Mustang Convertible

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2003 Ford Mustang Convertible
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:32:50.760Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Mustang Convertible Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2003: 35 complaints 2003
2003: 35 complaints
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YearComplaints
199416
199514
19968
19979
199811
19999
200020
200117
200335

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

THE MOST RECENT BEING JUST A FEW DAYS AGO, MY VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES HAVE A PROBLEM IN WHICH IT STALLS WHILE MOVING AT A SLOW SPEED WHILE A GEAR IS NOT ENGAGED. THE CAR IS A 2003 SVT FORD MUSTANG COBRA CONVERTIBLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030408

SVT COBRA IS INTERMITTENTLY STALLING WHILE THE CLUTCH IS FULLY DEPRESSED AND DECELERATING TO A STOP. THIS INTERMITTENT STALLING OCCURS MOST FREQUENTLY AT IDLE. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED AT LEAST TEN TIMES IN THE FIRST 1174 MILES OF OWNERSHIP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030110

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20050707 — PE (closed 20050913)

ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Ford Mustang Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.