2003 Ford Mustang transmission problems

Filed Jul 13, 2012 · Locks, Transmission · 163,035 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford mustang. The contact stated that the doors could not be locked or unlocked by using the keyless remote sensor. In addition, the vehicle could not be shifted into gear. The contact had to abruptly force the gear shifter into neutral. The contact then depressed the brakes and yanked the gear shift harder as the vehicle shifted into drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 163,035.

Filed Jun 15, 2011 · Transmission · OH

The push button on the handle of the shifter that you have to press to get it out of park on my 2003 mustang is sticking. It's as though you try to push it while not stepping on the brake but we are stepping on the brake. We try jiggling and pushing and after a few minutes of fighting with it, it starts working fine until the next time I have to drive it somewhere. I had to replace the shift interlock cable due to it binding up and not releasing properly.

Filed May 30, 2007 · Transmission · 38,015 miles · PA · crash

Transmission failure. Forward sun gear w/torrington bearing.

Filed Dec 4, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 28,450 miles · CA

While slowing down, downshifting or switching gears, the car engine will just fail and shut off/stall without any warning. The car will not "buck" or shake, it will just turn off, causing the power steering to stop operating. I have had two close incidents where I was turning into a parking lot and almost hit a car because the power steering shut off when the engine died without warning. I am afraid this problem will cause a bad accident, especially when I have two young children riding in the vehicle most of the time. I took the car to ford dealership they stated that they did a full inspection but did not find anything wrong. I am still experiencing the same problem at least several times a day when my engine will just shut off without any warning or notice while I am operating it. Both my husband and my father have driven my car and experienced this problem so I know that it is not the way I am driving it.

Filed Feb 18, 2005 · Suspension, Transmission · TX

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.

Filed Aug 8, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 6,000 miles · GA

I purchased a new 2003 ford mustang cobra on christmas eve 2002. Around 2000 miles, I began to notice that the car was having problems with the drivability. I thought that it may be a little quirk that would work itself out during the break-in period. *ak needless to say, it hasn't. The first problem began with the engine running roughly. I took the vehicle in and had it inspected at 6,000 miles. The engine began stalling during deceleration and also had power cutting off during take off. This has been a daily occurrance since that time. The car now has 15,000 miles on it and has had several other problems. This recurring problem has had the car in the shop six different times with six failures to correct the problem. The car had the transmission replaced at 12,000 miles. The air conditioning is now cycling where it blows no cold air for short periods of time. The adhesive seal for the spoiler is coming loose and the rear bumper cover is warping as have previous mustangs I have owned. The drivability concern is a hazard to say the least. I have had no fewer than a dozen different occasions where I narrowly escaped a major collision due to the engine bogging down. The vehicle has been in ford's repair facility for more than 4 cummulative weeks for repairs. It is going back in again very soon. I went through ford's arbitration board which was an absolute joke and waste of my time. The board cited that "drivability concerns still exist, however ford has not been granted sufficient time to diagnose the problem". Each time it has been in, I have said, I don't want the car back until it is corrected. Ford also tries to claim that vehicle was only in for service three time according to the report, despite the fact that I have several work orders that say otherwise. I would like anyone who has had or still does have a similar issue to contact me. This car is a lemon, that ford does not want to correct.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Transmission · VA

Problems with vehicle's transmission.*mr the first time the consumer took the vehicle in for service was for a noisy transmission and it was running rough. The dealer was unable to find a problem but topped of the fluid and reprogrammed the PCM. The dealer instructed the consumer to continue driving the vehicle and it would work itself out. The second visit was for the transmission again, however this time it was griding between first, second and third gears when cold. The dealer was unable to find a problem, but informed the consumer other mustangs were having the problem and they were waiting on a bulleitn to see what could be done.

Filed Jun 5, 2004 · Transmission · 200 miles · IL

2003 mustang mach 1 has had shifting problem since I bought it in sept 03. Ford supposedly has been aware of this problem for a year or two. They have yet to come out with a tsb. The car is difficult to shift, especially when temperature outside is cool. Because it sometimes takes 2 or 3 seconds (or more) to shift into the next gear the car is just coasting upon leaving a stoplight and I have almost been rearended numerous times because the trans won't allow quick enough shifts. Car only has about 3,500 adult driven miles, 2400 of which are highway. Many acquaintances have had this same complaint. Trans manufacturer (tremec) told people at 40th mustang anniv that ford was supposed to issue a tsb. It hasn't come to pass yet.

Filed Feb 17, 2004 · Transmission · 2,200 miles · FL

Auto trans is shifting slow into third. Then when shifting down it clunks intermittently.

Filed Feb 14, 2004 · Transmission · 14,281 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

2003 ford mustang gt rt axle snaps on freeway car is totalled and the dealership acts like its not there problem the car is 8 months old with 14,000 miles on it .I have been in the automotive buisness for 25 years I raced cars had hot rods and I have never seen a axle do what this did I put 6,000 down my payments are 550.00 a month I have over 10,000 into this car drove for 8 months now I have 0 and a wreck on my driving record car insurance raised what do I do big valley ford were I bought this car dont care please help I still have possesion of vehicle thank you ron whitley .