Complaints
127
Crashes
21
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#126 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Avg mileage:12,871 mi
Crash-related:2
#25 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:81,875 mi
Crash-related:5
#35 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:48,160 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 26 | 2 | — | 12,871 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 5 | — | 81,875 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 48,160 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 89,073 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Anti-Theft Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — |
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
26
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,871
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,875
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,160
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,073
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Anti-Theft Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Ford Mustang — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Ford Mustang reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Ford Mustang has 127 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal with 26 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Ford Mustang?
Top reported problems: Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal (26 complaints, avg 12,871 mi); Airbags (5 complaints, avg 81,875 mi); Tire Defects (5 complaints, avg 48,160 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Ford Mustang?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 34,883 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Ford Mustang include 21 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Ford Mustang as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Ford Mustang?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Mustang reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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