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BrakesPart report

2003 Ford Mustang Convertible Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
6%of 35 total for the year
Median mileage
300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible, 6% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 300 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I purchased a 2003 cobra from prestige Ford in edmond, ok. I went to the dealership regarding a brake light that continued to light up on the dash. I also complained about the clear coat on the front passenger wheel. I was told to bring the car back when there was somebody with authority available to talk to. I took the car home and discovered a leaking brake caliper. The dealership knew the caliper was leaking because it was sitting on the showroom floor. …”

NHTSA complaint #10114204, filed 2005-03, 300 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200326%
200116%
200015%
1999111%
1997111%
199517%

Other parts of the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible

Engine cooling
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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