2003 Ford Mustang Automatic Transmission Problems

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
1–30k mi	2

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

June 15, 2011
Automatic Transmission
The push button on the handle of the shifter that you have to press to get it out of park on my 2003 mustang is sticking. It's as though you try to push it while not stepping on the brake but we are stepping on the brake. We try jiggling and pushing and after a few minutes of fighting with it, it starts working fine until the next time i have to drive it somewhere. I had to replace the shift interlock cable due to…
ODI 10407047
February 18, 2005
Automatic Transmission · Suspension
The vehicle was performing poorly, transmission failed to shift on its on. Driver noticed that a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the rear. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission and suspension needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10111787
February 17, 2004 · 2,200 miles
Automatic Transmission
Auto trans is shifting slow into third. Then when shifting down it clunks intermittently. *jb
ODI 10058326
August 20, 2003 · 180 miles
Automatic Transmission · Front · Structure
Just bought my mustang in august of 2003. Paint was peeling off front bumper before i even picked up car. Then had to have front end replaced because of a defective suspension. Now my automatic transmission is slipping. *la
ODI 10052973