Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 0395 | 05/12/2003 | 10002778 | Popping type noise while turning into or out of an incline, such as turning into a driveway, at low speeds (below 15 mph (25 km/h). *tt | 09/17/2003 | |
| 0336 | 02/17/2003 | 10002483 | Drift or pull to right or left. mustang cobra models only. *tt | 09/03/2003 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 17506 | 01/01/2004 | 10007339 | Front suspension noise. *tt | 06/14/2004 | |
| 17100 | 09/01/2003 | 10004043 | Squeaking or crunching noise from the front suspension while driving over bumps or braking. *tt | 11/17/2003 | |
| 16995 | 07/01/2003 | 10003854 | Front suspension noise. *tt | 11/04/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 08/05/2003 | 2949 | 10 | |
| The steering wheel vibrated. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and they rotated the tires. the problem got worse. then, consumer took the vehicle back to dealer several times, and the following had been done; the front end, rear end realigned, and wheel balanced. then, vehicle broke down, and was towed. rear end was replaced since it was cracked. violent steering wheel shaking still exists. *ak | |||
| 02/18/2005 | 3 | ||
| The vehicle was performing poorly, transmission failed to shift on its on. driver noticed that a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the rear. driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission and suspension needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 06/22/2003 | 5000 | 3 | 04/21/2003 |
| I just purchased my car april 21,2003. i already need the steering wheel replaced due to gapping. there is a loud noise under the passenger side fender that sounds like i hit something. my cigarette lighter doesn't work, and my window is off track.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 09/02/2003 | 800 | 1 | 08/17/2003 |
| At 800 miles i had a crunching sound from the front end. they had to replace the bushings and arms. did both sides. i have heard other mustang owner has had same issue. can someone check into this? *ak | |||
| 08/20/2003 | 180 | 1 | 08/17/2003 |
| Just bought my mustang in august of 2003. paint was peeling off front bumper before i even picked up car. then had to have front end replaced because of a defective suspension. now my automatic transmission is slipping. *la | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 08/13/2011 | |||
| Upper retaining nut came off right rear suspension trailing arm causing poor handling and a clicking noise over bumps and during parking lot maneuvers. a hole formed on the left rear brake line from rubbing against the body of the vehicle. | |||
| 07/19/2005 | 26000 | 2 | |
| Second time for control arms needing replaced. in less than 4,000 had rear control replaced and now 4,000 miles later needs replaced again.heard a screeching noise in rear of car and garage couldn't hear the problem twice before so its noticable now. they ordered the new parts for monday 25 to be replaced | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/19/2005 | 26000 | 2 | |
| Second time for control arms needing replaced. in less than 4,000 had rear control replaced and now 4,000 miles later needs replaced again.heard a screeching noise in rear of car and garage couldn't hear the problem twice before so its noticable now. they ordered the new parts for monday 25 to be replaced | |||