2000 Ford Mustang GT: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 25, 2006 · Electrical · 15,000 miles · OR

My car completely shuts down while driving. It has happened 4 separate occasions. The car has been serviced twice for this and the dealer's service dept is currently trying to determine the problem, but no results have arrived. This is a serious safety concern due to high potential of a fatal accident resulting by the car shutting off while driving creating no power steering or brakes. The dealer's service dept has supposedly fixed and/or replaced 2 separate parts that were the supposed culprits, but the problem continues. Incidents occurred in 2002, 2005, and 2006. This problem, as you can see by dates, is random and happens without any warning, such as "idiot" lights coming on prior or engine hesitation, and apparently is just as complicated to diagnose.

Filed Mar 25, 2004 · Engine · 43,000 miles · GA

E failed to start on several occasions; vehicle could only be operated with foot on the gas pedal at all times to allow fuel to vehicle air flow; vehicle almost uncontrollable coming to a stop at red light when engine stalled; vehicle would not continue idling on a cold start. Per dealer, the iac valve needs replacing...expected on ford automobiles(mustangs and explorers, specifically). 2000 mustang gt owners need a recall on this situation before someone is killed with a vehicle that can not be controlled when the hydraulics fail because of a stalled engine. I live in a large metro area with a high percentage of fast drivers.

Filed Sep 22, 2003 · 52,175 miles · CO

Car has been stalling, stalled three times within two miles. It's currently in the shop, dealer recommends to re-program the computer. I believe it could be something to do with the iac. This is a serious safety issue, when the car dies, there is no power steering and the brakes become very hard to depress. This should be recalled and fixed as soon as possible.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Acceleration · NY

Engine almost stalls when coming to a stop making the steering hard. This problem is well known, and should be a recall!! Should look into idle air control valve (iac) as the possible cause.

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Acceleration · GA

Vehicle failed to start on several occasions; vehicle could only be operated with foot on the gas pedal at all times to allow fuel to flow; vehicle almost uncontrollable coming to a stop at red light when engine stalled; vehicle would not continue idling on a cold start. Per dealer, the iac valve needs replacing...expected on ford automobiles(mustangs and explorers, specifically).

Filed May 28, 2003 · Engine · GA

Vehicle stalling when slowing down or turning. Clutch is not engaged. This is not the first time this has happened. It occurred in oct. Of 2002 and in april 2003.

Filed Mar 7, 2003 · Engine · 4,000 miles · NC

Rough or rolling idle. Vehicle stalls at stops or when clutch is depressed for gear-down in curves or turns. Loss of steering/braking control has resulted in repeated occurrences of travel left of center. Manufacturer has no diagnosis for concern. Pcm re-program attempts are short-term "fix". Problem recurs.

Filed May 2, 2002 · Fuel system · CA

Consumer states while driving the vehicle the intake manifold was causing vehicle to stall or vehicle will shut down.