3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,967 miles

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problem #7

Oct 012009

Mustang

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Mustang. The tow dolly was made by croft trailer, model# cg85ot, and serial#15df101W92aa04466. When attempting to place the vehicle on top of the tow dolly a displaced metal piece broke the hood latch on the bumper of the vehicle. He stated that the metal piece did not belong there and the malfunction caused $1000 worth of damage. The dealer advised her to contact her insurance company for assistance. She filed claim#[xxx] 1-800-677-1412-[xxx] with the liability department. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #6

Jun 012009

Mustang

  • 115,000 miles
I have owned a 2001 and 2003 Ford mustang and a 2001 Ford Explorer all of which had a factory in dash 6 disc changer. Each one of these vehicles have had cd's get stuck while it was being ejected and would just pop up cd error and not work. Once it starts it happens at least once a week. I have replaced one and had the same problem with it. Just like anyone else I attempted to get the cd player to work as I was going down the road. If you the dash in the right spot it will work usually. As you can tell this is very distracting from driving. I cannot say that it has caused me an accident but I'm sure there are people out there that it has. There are numerous forums on the internet about this problem. When I contacted Ford I was told to take it to try to take it to the shop. That they work with ya'll on recalls. I know this may not seem like something that would be a huge safety issue directly, but when you look at how many lives are lost by distracted drivers everyday it turns into a huge problem.

- Summerville , GA, USA

problem #5

May 102008

Mustang

  • 24,000 miles
Was going 25 mph when spark plug blew out of my 2003 Ford Mustang. From talking with others this seems to be a known problem resulting from only 4 threads. I nearly had a wreck thinking and held up traffic in a very dangerous area as I was afraid to restart car.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #4

Jan 052005

Mustang 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,500 miles
Check engine light has come on 4 times since I have owned the car first time my machanic cleared P0460 code. 2nd time Ford cleared P0460 code 3 rd time I unhooked negetive battery post and cleared

- Hamden , CT, USA

problem #3

Jul 132005

Mustang 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 25,000 miles
I am writing this because of the research regarding the accelerator pedal interferance with the carpet with my 2003 Ford Mustang. The carpet frees itself from the holder and lodges itself between the pedals. To date there has not been any damages occured by this, however it does interefere with the gas pedal.

- Parkton, MD, USA

problem #2

May 262005

Mustang 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 11,120 miles
2003 Ford Mustang cobra gas pedal getting stuck down after accelerating due to the carpet not secure by the gas pedal causing it to be stuck down.

- Goose Creek , SC, USA

problem #1

Jul 202003

Mustang 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 31,150 miles
1998 Ford mustang GT convertible under warranty, the driver's seat belt (lap portion) became severely frayed. Belt (and maybe entire assembly) was replaced by dealer. Don't have an exact date - but within the first year of ownership. Now, at 5 yrs 4 mo of age, this belt is again fraying.

- Auburndale, FL, USA