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Ford Mustang ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2003–2003)

Side-by-side AutoScores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Ford Mustang we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Mustang across generations.

Average AutoScore

78/100

Best Year

2003 Ford Mustang

Score 78

Weakest Year

2003 Ford Mustang

Score 78

Every Ford Mustang Ranked

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2003 Ford Mustang MODERATEGrade C+

A fun, iconic car with a robust core, but its age requires diligent inspection and a budget for common age-related repairs.

Top risks: Electrical System · Transmission (Manual) · Suspension & Steering

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