2003 Ford Mustang TSBs

59 manufacturer communications for the 2003 Ford Mustang sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2003 Mustang problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

59Communications

What the bulletins cover

Engine16 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain12 bulletins
Electrical7 bulletins
Body & structure5 bulletins
Suspension5 bulletins
Visibility & wipers3 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 59 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Engine 07212 October 1, 2007

SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10.

Transmission & drivetrain 06216 January 1, 2006

LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.

Engine 06513 January 1, 2006

ENGINE MISFIRE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) PEWEE, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308, AND P0316.

Engine 041601 November 14, 2005

WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING.

Seat belts 042421 June 7, 2005

SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED.

Seat belts 05310 February 21, 2005

SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE.

Visibility & wipers 04189 December 13, 2004

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR.

Steering 04248 December 13, 2004

STEERING RACK NOISE. *TT SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE FROM STEERING RACK WHEN TURNING.

Transmission & drivetrain 042107 December 13, 2004

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

Engine 041003 November 1, 2004

EXHAUST LEAK - CRACKED OR SEPARATED RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST PIPE - 3.8L AND 3.9L ENGINES.

Transmission & drivetrain 04198 October 4, 2004

MANUAL TRANSMISSION HARD TO SHIFT INTO FIRST/REVERSE FROM A STOP.

Steering 18229 October 1, 2004

POP/CLUNK OR SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE STEERING GEAR WHEN TURNING, DRIVING OVER BUMPS, OR BRAKING. OASIS.

Electrical 04174 September 6, 2004

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES.

Engine 031404 August 23, 2004

ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.

Transmission & drivetrain 04156 August 9, 2004

TR3650 MANUAL TRANSMISSION - JUMPS OUT OF GEAR 2ND AND/OR 3RD - CLASH NOISE AND/OR RASPY FEEL ON GEAR ENGAGEMENT.

Visibility & wipers 041514 August 9, 2004

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR.

Transmission & drivetrain 04134 July 12, 2004

TRANSMISSION RATTLE NOISE OR DIFFICULT TO SHIFT CONDITION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TREMEC T56 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Visibility & wipers 031501 July 12, 2004

INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS.

Engine 17858 June 1, 2004

ENGINE TICKING NOISE.

Electrical 17868 June 1, 2004

INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER OR CRANK NO START - POSSIBLE PATS LAMP FLASHING AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) U1147 AND/OR U1262.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.