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Electronic stability controlPart report

2004 Ford Mustang Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 116 total for the year
Median mileage
12,789miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2004 Ford Mustang, 1% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,789 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.

“Anti-locking braking system (ABS) and traction control failed. The service light went on and I immediately took the car in for repair. The first repair took place between nov. 11, 2005 and nov. 18, 2005. The same problem occurred in december 2005. The second repair took place between dec. 21, 2005 and dec. 30, 2005. The same systems failed a third time. (jan. 21, 2006) I am in the process of making another appointment. …”

NHTSA complaint #10148327, filed 2006-01, 12,789 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202011%
201721%
201651%
201561%
201482%
201331%
2012123%
2011143%
201021%
200911%
200810%
200631%
200510%
200411%

Other parts of the 2004 Ford Mustang

Vehicle speed control
33 complaints
Other or unknown
15 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Mustang

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology