2003 Ford Mustang Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“While slowing down, downshifting or switching gears, the car engine will just fail and shut off/stall without any warning. The car will not buck or shake, it will just turn off, causing the power steering to stop operating. I have had two close incidents where I was turning into a parking lot and almost hit a car because the power steering shut off when the engine died without warning. I am afraid this problem will cause a bad accident, especially when I have two young children riding in the vehicle most of the time. …”

“I purchased a new 2003 Ford Mustang cobra on christmas eve 2002. Around 2000 miles, I began to notice that the car was having problems with the drivability. I thought that it may be a little quirk that would work itself out during the break-in period. Needless to say, it hasn't. The first problem began with the engine running roughly. I took the vehicle in and had it inspected at 6,000 miles. The engine began stalling during deceleration and also had power cutting off during take off. This has been a daily occurrance since that time. …”

“2003 Mustang mach 1 has had shifting problem since I bought it in sept 03. Ford supposedly has been aware of this problem for a year or two. They have yet to come out with a TSB. The car is difficult to shift, especially when temperature outside is cool. Because it sometimes takes 2 or 3 seconds (or more) to shift into the next gear the car is just coasting upon leaving a stoplight and I have almost been rearended numerous times because the trans won't allow quick enough shifts. Car only has about 3,500 adult driven miles, 2400 of which are highway. …”

“2003 Ford Mustang gt rt axle snaps on freeway car is totalled and the dealership acts like its not there problem the car is 8 months old with 14,000 miles on it .I have been in the automotive buisness for 25 years I raced cars had hot rods and I have never seen a axle do what this did I put 6,000 down my payments are 550.00 a month I have over 10,000 into this car drove for 8 months now I have 0 and a wreck on my driving record car insurance raised what do I do big valley Ford were I bought this car dont care please help I still have possesion of vehicle thank you ron whitley .”

“Engine stalls with clutch disengaged, coasting at any speed such as when slowing to a stop, slowing for turn, etc. Loss of power, causes instability to turn, brake, or accelerate as expected.”