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2003 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

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.

Among these 4 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi3
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 5, 2019 · 195,000 miles

    Engine

    The exhaust pipe breaks where the a/c water drips. This is due to poor design of the car. This article describes it better. Https://ford.oemdtc.com/100/exhaust-leak-cracked-or-separated-right-side-exhaust-pipe-1999-2004-ford-mustang

    ODI 11196623

  • May 15, 2017 · 167,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford mustang. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the spark plug was missing from the engine compartment. While tightening bolts in the engine compartment, the vehicle ejected another spark plug. The vehicle was taken to hollingsworth richards ford where the contact was notified that this was a known issue with this…

    ODI 10994402

  • December 1, 2014 · 165,000 miles

    Engine

    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 mechanic who advised me that the 3rd cylinder spark plug had somehow backed itself out of the cylinder…

    ODI 10661948

  • March 17, 2003 · 100 miles

    Body · Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting · Suspension

    We have had issues with this car since it was bought new. All issues have been looked at by the dealer during the factory warranty and still remain unresolved. I have written a letter to ford headquarters but they sent a complete rejection letter. I was told today by a ford customer service representative to file a complaint here. I can supply documents and the original letter to ford if needed. The main issues from…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10760959