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Ford Mustang Convertible years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 139 complaints about the Ford Mustang Convertible since 1994. The 2003 model year has 35 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
139
Recalls
0
Worst year
2003
Model years
1994-2003

Ford Mustang Convertible years to avoid

No model year of the Ford Mustang Convertible stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Ford Mustang Convertible years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Ford Mustang Convertible complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199419951996199719981999200020012003

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Ford Mustang Convertible problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    40
  • Body
    13
  • Fuel system
    11
  • Electrical
    11
  • Airbags
    11
  • Suspension
    10
  • Transmission
    9
  • Seat belts
    9
  • Tires
    7
  • Lights
    7
  • Brakes
    7
  • Steering
    6

Ford Mustang Convertible problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20037535Engine20,21100
20017917Electrical52,14704
2000-20Engine89,00001
1999-9Engine100,00001
1998-11Engine90,05003
1997-9Engine81,00001
1996-8Airbags105,06001
1995-14Engine94,00002
1994-16Engine79,14500

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Ford Mustang Convertible

What years of the Ford Mustang Convertible should you avoid?

No single model year of the Ford Mustang Convertible has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Ford Mustang Convertible?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Ford Mustang Convertible?

Engine, with 40 complaints across all years, followed by body (13) and fuel system (11).

How many recalls does the Ford Mustang Convertible have?

No recalls on record.

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