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US recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Other
2006-04-18 · campaign 2006-080 · 818 vehicles
On certain Mustang SVT Cobra vehicles, the accelerator pedal may come into contact with floor carpeting during heavy throttle application. Interference from the floor carpeting may prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to the idle position when released. Unexpected continued throttle application and/or increased stopping distances could result in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will install a bracket over the cut-out in the carpet behind the accelerator pedal.
Owner complaints (145)
Owners filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Ford Mustang (19 crashes, 4 fires, 11 injuries reported). Among 53 model years of this model, it ranks #24 for the most complaints (median 116).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 39 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | |
| Seat belts | 16 | |
| Power train | 15 | |
| Air bags | 11 | |
| Unknown or other | 10 | |
| Electrical system | 10 | |
| Suspension | 9 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Ford Mustang.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2003 Ford Mustang 2-DR. | – | – | – | – |
| 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Ford Mustang version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Mustang 3.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Mustang 3.8 L Manual 5-spd | 17 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Mustang 4.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Mustang 4.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Mustang 4.6 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Mustang 4.6 L Manual 5-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Mustang 4.6 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
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