2003 Ford Mustang Convertible Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible, 6% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH when he felt as though something had fallen on his leg. The contact then noticed that the wheels had disengaged from the tires and the steering became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the steering column would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but advised that they could offer no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 102,000. Updated 12/7/11”
NHTSA complaint #10372731, filed 2010-12, 102,000 miles“Vehicle has developed a front end shimmy when car is traveling between 60-65 MPH. This is a 2003 Mustang Convertible. No one seems to know what the problem is.”
NHTSA complaint #10186948, filed 2007-04Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel 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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