2003 Ford Mustang Convertible Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 20%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible, 20% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 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.
“Puddle of water is formed in the well behind the back seat where the convertible top sits when lowered. I also notice moisture in the other areas such as rear floor mats and trunk. This happens after rain or after car wash. I've noticed hundreds of same issues all over the internet and forums and I have absolutely no idea why nothing is being done about this. This distracts the driver and causes safety issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10414361, filed 2011-07, 57,000 miles“Recently purchased a 2003 mustang gt convertible and the dealership cannot seem to get the top to stop leaking. I recently filed a report with the dispute settlement board to get Ford to replace the car. However, it recently rained and I attempted to contact the dealership to continue the warranty work on the convertable to include replacing the front seats due to water spots. Dealership tells me they cant service the car because it is currently with the dispute settlement board, Ford tells me it is still my car to get it serviced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10029065, filed 2003-07, 1,000 miles“I recently purchased a 2003 mustang covertible (within the last month). I am having problems with the convertible cover that covers the top when it is in the down position. The cover does not fit properly. I have called as well as visited my local Ford dealership concerning this problem. I have also contacted Ford in michigan(where the car was built). Both organizations are telling me they are aware there is a design problem but they have not recalled the item yet and have no plans to do so at this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10028998, filed 2003-07“I recently purchased a 2003 mustang covertible (within the last month). I am having problems with the convertible cover that covers the top when it is in the down position. The cover does not fit properly. I have called as well as visited my local Ford dealership concerning this problem. I have also contacted Ford in michigan(where the car was built). Both organizations are telling me they are aware there is a design problem but they have not recalled the item yet and have no plans to do so at this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10028999, filed 2003-07Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
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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