2003 Ford Mustang Consumer Discussions

Ford Mustang Fuel Problems

Re: fueling issue with 2007 Ford Mustang Convertable [drumhedd]

Written by: clanger on Jan 12, 2009 01:31 PM

In the state of California;you can not leave your pump.You can get ticketed for not being right there at the pump.I am small enough;I can not hold the pump upside down and watch the gauge.My gauge never shone full;even though it was! Ford never accepted responability for that either! My 2007 mustang is sitting on the car lot for someone else to deal with! I bought ... Read More...

fueling issue with 2007 Ford Mustang Convertable

Written by: clanger on Aug 04, 2008 09:16 AM

I sold my 2007 mustang convertable;I traded it for a 2003 GT coupe;that has 17. 000 miles. A lady had it and took good care of it.I was amazed how much heavier it is to lift the trunk and hood on 2003. I miss the car I sold. I hope to buy a 2010.I am glad you like your GT! Dealing with Ford reps,advisors, engineers;was mind boggling! FRUSTRATING!!!!!!! I work for them too;it ... Read More...

Ford Mustang Electrical Problems

Fog lights 2003 Mustang GT convertible.

Written by: belvette on Aug 28, 2007 05:13 AM

I recently bought a 2003 Ford Mustang GT conv 4.6 liter. I noticed the fog lights are always on when the lights are on low beam. I cannot seem to turn them off via the fog light switch. Does this seem normal or is the switch defective? If it is a bad switch how difficult would it be to change? Read More...

Ford Mustang (2004 and earlier)

Re: 2003 Mustang GT Problems [myyellowlabs]

Written by: akirby on Feb 21, 2007 07:39 AM

1. Ford uses a binary switch for the oil pressure - it's either below normal (no pressure) or normal. Either you have a defective oil pressure sending unit or your oil pressure is fluctuating which is dangerous. You need to have a mechanic check the actual oil pressure while it's fluctuating to see if it's the pressure itself or the sending unit. 2. Time for a new ... Read More...

Ford Mustang Engine Problems

Re: 2005 Ford Mustang-GT Ticking noise from engine [tayl0rd]

Written by: jensgt1202 on Nov 15, 2006 08:30 AM

I just joined today and i'm not exactly sure how to post things or create a new one, so i figured i would start here. I just purchased a 2003 Mustang GT and i love it. The problem is, after my first oil change i was getting a little belt noise. The stupid dealership got Armour All on it. I replaced it, and the chirping noise at acceleration stopped, until i turned my car ... Read More...

2007 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500

Re: Visited a dealer [bri66]

Written by: genez4 on Jun 08, 2006 06:25 AM

You make an excellent point on the insurance issue. When the "new" T-Bird came out, there was teh same frenzy to get one, and customers were paying $K's over sticker for the cars. A couple of weeks ago, my local Ford dealer still had a 2005 T-Bird (new) on the lot, and heavily discounted. If you want a really good mustang collector at a great price, locate a 2003 Mach-1...if ... Read More...

Re: Ford now? [sssst]

Written by: aviboy97 on May 02, 2006 10:12 AM

Yes they did. I really liked the last Mustang Cobra, 2003-2004. The SVT Lightning was a beauty as well. I've been reading a lot here about dealers charging stupid money over MSRP for this car. I am affiliated with a Ford dealer (I work for a Mazda dealer) and I asked the GSM there, and he said they have not set an asking price yet. I'm guessing it will be over sticker, ... Read More...

Ford Mustang (2005 & newer) Problems and Solutions

Well sort of

Written by: m1miata on Apr 28, 2006 05:55 PM

They sort of recommended the Mustang. They recommended the GT, but not the V6. They did not elaborate on why they do not recommend the V6. The CR reviews are a bit quirky, so I use to use the magazine mostly for the back pages where they have the data of the owners survey. But now I see some very-very strange quirks in the rating of the LS Lincoln. I was trying to get a handle ... Read More...

Ford Mustang (2004 and earlier)

A Few answers...

Written by: john_324 on Apr 07, 2006 03:56 PM

...for what they're worth: dubinsc, you're speaking of the V6 Mustang, right? If so, probably the reason for the seemingly lack of mods for the 2003 V6 could be the different engine Ford started using that year. Until 2003, Ford used the 3.8l Essex V6 for the Mustang. In '03, Ford moved to the 3.9. That said, with the exception of some engine mods, stuff like exhaust, ... Read More...

Ford Mustang (2005) vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO

Re: GTO ... yuck! [pony_pirate]

Written by: carlots101 on Feb 10, 2006 01:11 PM

Don't forget, people were paying MSRP and over to get the first 2004 GTO's too, which was crazy. Some were marked up $5k+ over MSRP. People were also "tickled pink" buying Honda Odyssey's in 2003, paying MSRP+ and waiting as long as 6 months for it. Personally I have never and will never pay MSRP for a car or wait for it, IMHO. Also ford didn't know that the V8 model would ... Read More...