Recalls ·2003 Ford Mustang

2003 Ford Mustang recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2003 Ford Mustang; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 271 complaints, most often about seat belts. Among the 27 model years of this model in the database, 2003 ranks #13 for number of recalls.

Recalls6
Complaints271
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (6)

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 09E025000 · 11 May 2009

Problem: Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

Exterior lightingCampaign 09E012000 · 07 Apr 2009

Problem: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 08E050000 · 11 Aug 2008

Problem: K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

Fuel system, gasolineCampaign 06E056000 · 13 Jun 2006

Problem: Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

Risk: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

Exterior lightingCampaign 06E049000 · 24 May 2006

Problem: Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

Vehicle speed control — Accelerator pedalCampaign 06V108000 · 07 Apr 2006

Problem: On certain mustang cobra passenger vehicles, the rear surface of the accelerator pedal may come into contact with floor carpeting during heavy throttle application. The unique surface profile of the accelerator pedal may catch in the cutout on the floor carpeting behind the accelerator pedal.

Risk: This could interfere with the pedal's ability to return to an idle position. Unexpected, continued throttle application and/or increased stopping distances may occur which could result in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install a shield over the cutout in the carpet behind the accelerator pedal. The recall began on april 26, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

What owners complain about

Share of the 33 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Seat belts12 · 36%
Engine6 · 18%
Electrical system5 · 15%
Air bags3 · 9%
Structure3 · 9%
Exterior lighting3 · 9%
Service brakes3 · 9%
Engine and engine cooling2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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20173
20192
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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford mustang. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side seat belts failed. The seat belts would not retract and would become stuck and/or twisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised the contact that there was nothing wrong with the seat belt. The manufacturer was…

Seat belts · Dec 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving my vehicle on the interstate i heard what i thought was a popping sound and then experienced a loss of power. I exited off the interstate and began driving again. My vehicle felt as if my torque converter was slipping and that power was reduced from the motor. I took my vehicle to my local service…

Engine · Mar 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford mustang. The contact stated the windshield wiper malfunctioned and intermittently would not operate. The contact was informed by the dealer that the part needed to repair the defect (part number yr3714b205da, generic electronic module) was no longer available from the manufacturer. The…

Visibility/wiper · Nov 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford mustang. The contact stated that black micro fibers were emitted into the vehicle from the vents through the air conditioning system. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing but the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was…

Engine and engine cooling · Jan 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.