Known Recalls

Model year record

2003 Ford Mustang

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 191 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V108000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
19,140
Reported to NHTSA
2006-04-07
Owners notified
2006-04-26

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine233,000 mi
Seat belts1560,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1110,500 mi
Unknown or other117,003 mi
Electrical system934,349 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal93,500 mi
Engine8165,000 mi
Air bags670,000 mi
Air bags: frontal632,404 mi
Equipment511,120 mi
Exterior lighting515,000 mi
Service brakes5—
Suspension52,949 mi
Vehicle speed control514,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4180 mi
Power train: manual transmission428,450 mi
Structure: body4100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3115 mi
Power train3534 mi
Tires39,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2150 mi
Fuel system, gasoline214,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly29,855 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor245,000 mi
Suspension: front2180 mi
Suspension: rear226,000 mi
Tires: sidewall29,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control233,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls25,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2—
Electrical system: ignition11,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger16,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner118 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: water heater1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch136,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery116,750 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap124,480 mi
Fuel system, other120 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1—
Latches/locks/linkages1163,035 mi
Parking brake1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft114,281 mi
Power train: driveline16,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust144,600 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, electric195,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11,837 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar15,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system19,855 mi
Structure1180 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly126,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1140,000 mi
Wheels1—

The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2004 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.