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2004 Ford

Mustang

Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 4.6 L, 4 VALVE

Ford Mustang: best and worst years

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL24%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
  • AIR BAGS8%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6%
  • POWER TRAIN6%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 145 total.

Ford Mustang: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.