2003 Ford Mustang Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 163,035miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Ford Mustang, 1% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 163,035 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. The contact stated that the doors could not be locked or unlocked by using the keyless remote sensor. In addition, the vehicle could not be shifted into gear. The contact had to abruptly force the gear shifter into neutral. The contact then depressed the brakes and yanked the gear shift harder as the vehicle shifted into drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 163,035.”
NHTSA complaint #10465530, filed 2012-07, 163,035 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 12 | 6% |
| 2017 | 29 | 11% |
| 2016 | 27 | 7% |
| 2015 | 21 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford Mustang
39 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford Mustang
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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