2003 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

42

Owner Complaints

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2003 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE

The 2003 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE has received a total of 42 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (5 complaints), Structurebodyroof And Pillars (3 complaints), and Suspensionrear (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 2003 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2003 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE

42 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#10609015 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
THE BRAKES BEEN WEARING DOWN AND THIS IS THE SECOND TIME FIXING THEM. *JS
#10606941 | ENGINE | | 77,300 miles
LOUD POP NOISE AND VEHICLE SPEED VERY QUICKLY DECREASED. ENGINE RAN EXTREMELY ROUGH. VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD DEALER. *TR
#10536286 | AIR BAGS | | 96,000 miles
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 OBESE? MY SEAT BELT TOUCHES MY NECK RATHER THAN GOING OVER MY SHOULDER, POTENTIALLY EXPOSING ME TO NECK INJURIES. THE PASSENGER AIRBAGS WILL IMPACT MY KNEES RATHER THAN MY BODY, AND THERE IS NO NECK SUPPORT FROM MY HEADREST. I AM QUITE CONCERNED THAT I COULD BE SEVERELY INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT SINCE VEHICLES ARE NOT PROPERLY TESTED TO SUPPORT TALL AND/OR OVERWEIGHT INDIVIDUALS. PRESUMABLY THE NHTSA AND NTSB COULD BE HELD LIABLE FOR A LACK OF SUCH TESTING WERE SOMEONE INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT. EVEN NEGLECTING SAFETY INFORMATION, SOMEONE WHO IS 6'9" SUCH AS MYSELF WILL NOT FIT INTO MOST VEHICLES, AND ONLY SOME VEHICLES WITH AMPLE LEG/HEAD ROOM ARE SAFE FOR ME TO DRIVE COMFORTABLY. *TR
#10536286 | SEAT BELTS | | 96,000 miles
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 OBESE? MY SEAT BELT TOUCHES MY NECK RATHER THAN GOING OVER MY SHOULDER, POTENTIALLY EXPOSING ME TO NECK INJURIES. THE PASSENGER AIRBAGS WILL IMPACT MY KNEES RATHER THAN MY BODY, AND THERE IS NO NECK SUPPORT FROM MY HEADREST. I AM QUITE CONCERNED THAT I COULD BE SEVERELY INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT SINCE VEHICLES ARE NOT PROPERLY TESTED TO SUPPORT TALL AND/OR OVERWEIGHT INDIVIDUALS. PRESUMABLY THE NHTSA AND NTSB COULD BE HELD LIABLE FOR A LACK OF SUCH TESTING WERE SOMEONE INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT. EVEN NEGLECTING SAFETY INFORMATION, SOMEONE WHO IS 6'9" SUCH AS MYSELF WILL NOT FIT INTO MOST VEHICLES, AND ONLY SOME VEHICLES WITH AMPLE LEG/HEAD ROOM ARE SAFE FOR ME TO DRIVE COMFORTABLY. *TR
#10536286 | SEATS | | 96,000 miles
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 OBESE? MY SEAT BELT TOUCHES MY NECK RATHER THAN GOING OVER MY SHOULDER, POTENTIALLY EXPOSING ME TO NECK INJURIES. THE PASSENGER AIRBAGS WILL IMPACT MY KNEES RATHER THAN MY BODY, AND THERE IS NO NECK SUPPORT FROM MY HEADREST. I AM QUITE CONCERNED THAT I COULD BE SEVERELY INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT SINCE VEHICLES ARE NOT PROPERLY TESTED TO SUPPORT TALL AND/OR OVERWEIGHT INDIVIDUALS. PRESUMABLY THE NHTSA AND NTSB COULD BE HELD LIABLE FOR A LACK OF SUCH TESTING WERE SOMEONE INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT. EVEN NEGLECTING SAFETY INFORMATION, SOMEONE WHO IS 6'9" SUCH AS MYSELF WILL NOT FIT INTO MOST VEHICLES, AND ONLY SOME VEHICLES WITH AMPLE LEG/HEAD ROOM ARE SAFE FOR ME TO DRIVE COMFORTABLY. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 2003 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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