These are standard specifications for the 2003 Ford Mustang, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Chassis # 1FAFP42R03F452479
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1994 - 2004 |
| Weight : | 3066 lbs | 1390.714 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3800 cc | 231.9 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 190 BHP (139.84 KW) @ 5250 RPM |
| Torque : | 220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 2750 RPM |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4600 cc | 280.7 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 5250 RPM |
| Torque : | 302 Ft-Lbs (409 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4605 cc | 281.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.1:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 32 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Supercharged V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4600 cc | 280.7 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 390 BHP (287.04 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 390 Ft-Lbs (529 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Dimension(s)
Coupe
Chassis # 1FAFP42R03F452479
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 183.2 in | 4653 mm. |
| Width : | 73.1 in | 1857 mm. |
| Height : | 53.1 in | 1349 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 101.3 in | 2573 mm. |
Mach1 Coupe
| Weight : | 3465 lbs | 1571.698 kg |
| Cargo Volume : | 8 cu. ft. |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 183.2 in | 4653 mm. |
| Width : | 73.1 in | 1857 mm. |
| Height : | 53.2 in | 1351 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 101.3 in | 2573 mm. |
SVT Cobra
| Weight : | 3465 lbs | 1571.698 kg |
| Cargo Volume : | 8 cu. ft. |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 183.2 in | 4653 mm. |
| Width : | 73.1 in | 1857 mm. |
| Height : | 53.2 in | 1351 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 101.3 in | 2573 mm. |
GT Convertible
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 183.2 in | 4653 mm. |
| Width : | 73.1 in | 1857 mm. |
| Height : | 53.1 in | 1349 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 101.3 in | 2573 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 225/55R16 |
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Mustang 2-DR. | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
| 2003 Ford Mustang Convertible | |
| Frontal driver : | Not Tested |
| Frontal passenger : | Not Tested |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | Not Tested |
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08E050000 |
| Summary | K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' |
| Consequence | WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY HONDA, FORD, OR CHRYSLER LLC. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CK MOTORSPORT, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E049000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. |
| Consequence | WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Remedy | CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | UFI FILTERS USA |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E056000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED. |
| Consequence | FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. |
| Remedy | UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO UFI FILTERS USA (PUROLATOR) AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 20020319 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06V108000 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN MUSTANG COBRA PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLOOR CARPETING DURING HEAVY THROTTLE APPLICATION. THE UNIQUE SURFACE PROFILE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY CATCH IN THE CUTOUT ON THE FLOOR CARPETING BEHIND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. |
| Consequence | THIS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE PEDAL'S ABILITY TO RETURN TO AN IDLE POSITION. UNEXPECTED, CONTINUED THROTTLE APPLICATION AND/OR INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIELD OVER THE CUTOUT IN THE CARPET BEHIND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| Notes | FORD RECALL NO. 06S43.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
2003 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $45,016 |
| Avg. Home : | $246,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.83 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2003 Ford Mustang?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2003 Ford Mustang? A: The 2003 Ford Mustang has a wheelbase size of 101.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2003 Ford Mustang? A: The 2003 Ford Mustang has a length of 183.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2003 Ford Mustang? A: The 2003 Ford Mustang has a width of 73.10 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2003 Ford Mustang? A: The 2003 Ford Mustang was offered as a Coupe, GT Convertible, Mach1 Coupe, SVT Cobra.Q: What tires did the 2003 Ford Mustang have? A: The 2003 Ford Mustang had 225/55R16 tires.Q: What engines did the 2003 Ford Mustang have? A: The 2003 Ford Mustang had the following engine options: V 6 (3800 cc | 231.9 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 190 BHP (139.84 KW) @ 5250 RPM and 220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 2750 RPM V 8 (4600 cc | 280.7 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 5250 RPM and 302 Ft-Lbs (409 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (4605 cc | 281.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 4000 RPM Supercharged V 8 (4600 cc | 280.7 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 390 BHP (287.04 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 390 Ft-Lbs (529 NM) @ 3500 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2003 Ford Mustang have? A: The 2003 Ford Mustang had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.