2003 Ford Mustang GT Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,814miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2003 Ford Mustang GT, 6% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,814 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.
“While driving, the drivers seat began to move forward. I don't know if it did it automatically or if it was bumped. However, the button to move the seat is in front of the seat and it sticks out which did make it easy to bump against accidentally with your legs while shifting gears and driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10041120, filed 2003-10, 950 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Ford Mustang Gt. While driving approximately 35 MPH on normal road conditions, suddenly, the front driver seat collapsed in a backward position. The contact was able to continue driving with caution. The contact was able to drive the onto the emergency lane and adjust the seat onto the track. The vehicle was able to resume operation. The driver sustained minor back injury. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the track assembly seat. The failure mileage was 104,679. Updated 3/10/10 the consumer stated the sir slid back while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10306414, filed 2010-02, 104,679 miles“The front seat head rest in my 2003 Ford Mustang Gt do not provide sufficient support/restraint in the event of a rear collision. No adjustments are provided except for a minor amount of elevation from top of seat back.”
NHTSA complaint #10016905, filed 2003-05Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Ford Mustang GT
15 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford Mustang GT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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