Ford Mustang GT hesitation problems

Filed Aug 17, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · AR

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 ford mustang gt. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle hesitated to pick up speed and then surged at a high rate of speed. The vehicle shifted out of gear several times and the contact had to place the gear in drive 3 to prevent the failure. In addition, the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v319000 (air bags) and 16v384000 (air bags). The contact was not informed of the recalls when he purchased the vehicle. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 21, 2015 · Fuel system · 137,000 miles · WV

Hesitation in gas pedal/throttle body. When pulling out from a stop there is a hesitation in gas pedal. Push down on pedal and there is no response until pedal is down about half throttle and then car will leap and stay at half throttle at which time I let off gas pedal and continue to repeat process until up to a speed of about 30 MPH. Very dangerous situation. Every one I talk to about this says it is a common problem with this model, 2005-2014 ford mustang. How many have died from this problem and how many more will die or be injured before a recall is issued for this dangerous problem?

Filed Jun 21, 2015 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · WV

Hesitation in gas pedal/throttle body. When trying to pull out into traffic I would ease down on gas pedal with no reaction until about half throttle and the car would jump at about half throttle and I would then have to let off gas pedal and repeat process until up to speed of approximately 30 MPH. After the first incident this became a re-occurring problem. Very dangerous situation. Everyone I talk to about this says it is a common problem with this model, 2005-2014 ford mustang. I have 3 of them and they all have the same problem.

Filed Mar 14, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 85,108 miles · IL

On august 13, 2013 at 1:45pm while driving to a car dealership in elgin, il, my wife and I were driving north on rt59 which is a 45 MPH zone. My pressed the accelerator pedal and the car started to sputter and hesitate. She pressed the pedal a little more and the car just took off by its self. Before we knew it, we were traveling at 70 MPH though a large population area. My wife was terrified and tried pressing the brakes to the floor but they only slowed the car a little. I told my wife to tap the accelerator pedal to see if the speed would reduce. It only increased in speed. I told my wife to tap the pedal again. The car did not slow and she was still unable to slow the car with the brakes. I told my wife to press the pedal harder. The car lurched forward and then began to slow down. My told me last year that while she was driving the car that it did the exacted same thing, but I didn't understand what she was talking about until I experienced it myself. My wife was terrified and it scared the [xxx] out of me as well. The car is showing no check engine lights or service engine soon lights. This malfunction could cost someone their life and needs to be addressed. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 24, 2011 · Acceleration · 56,883 miles · NJ

At 12:00 pm my sister in law called me and said her 06 mustang gt was hesitating when accelerating, I advised her to bring it to my shop and I would check it out. I checked to see if any codes were set, and the codes were clear. I test drove the vehicle and when trying to accelerate, there was a 4-6 second delay between pushing on the accelerator pedal and the response of the engine accelerating. I turned right onto the main road of our test drive area and accelerated and the pedal went to the floor to full acceleration and the rear tires spun and the accelerator pedal would not return to the released position. I put the vehicle in neutral and shut down the engine and coasted back into my parking lot. I, at that point went to my office and called the local ford dealer and asked the parts manager if there were any problems with the sticking accelerator and he advised me that there was a recall on certain mustangs where they put a shield under the accelerator pedal, but this vehicle didn't fall into the v.I.n. Parameters. There were no additional mats other than the factory mat which is hooked into the mat hooks on the carpet and that there was plenty of clearance from the pedal to the mat. Personally it seemed like there is a problem with the drive by wire accelerator. If this would have happened to my sister, she would have been in an accident due to the problem. Please advise what we can do?

Filed Jun 1, 2009 · Fuel system, Suspension · 17,800 miles · TX

Just bought car 1 month ago and there are several technical service bulletins on my 2005 ford mustang gt. All of which my car is experiencing. Hesitation on acceleration , loud knocking noise from under hood at low speed turns , extremely difficult to pump gas , pre-mature automatic shut-off , most of which pose safety issues . I called then 48 hours after buying car to ask can I bring it back to repair which they quoted me 2000.00 for a differential issue on a car that has 17,646 miles. Called ford relations they said im responsible for all repair costs even though they are listed as manuf. Defects.. Since they are tsb and not "outstanding recalls" they can't help.

Filed Nov 11, 2008 · Acceleration, Brakes · 12,000 miles · MI · crash · fire

Hesitation at acceleration and unintended acceleration. Hesitation was not corrected at dealership, I corrected through computer reprogram with diablo programmer to decrease amount of throttle delay, hesitation gone. Unintended acceleration corrected by modifying the brake pedal to increase distance between gas and brake pedals which are extremely to close, solved problem. Dealership mechanics are inept and unskilled. Took me half hour to identify and correct pedal issue.

Filed Aug 29, 2008 · Engine · 125,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang gt. While driving various speeds, the vehicle idled roughly, overheated, and hesitated. The dealer stated that coolant was leaking from the intake manifold crossover channel. The technician also stated that there was a ford safety campaign that pertained to the failures he was experiencing. However, the stipulation of the safety campaign state that the vehicle must be within seven years of the original purchase date. The vehicle exceeds this stipulation by six weeks. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was 131,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2008 · Engine · 10,000 miles · IA

Engine will cut-out/hesitate under acceleration or during steady driving. Almost caused collision entering interstate highway. This is an on going problem not an isolated incident. 2005 mustang gt with only 13,000 miles.

Filed Aug 7, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 6,000 miles · NY

Vehicle has intermittent hesitation problem. Could result in serious problem when entering parkway. Dealership is privy to this complaint, but say they can't do anything unless they create the problem which can't be done unless vehicle is driven on parkway for 1-2 hrs. Though this problem has occurred locally its not likely that technician will be able to re-create this driving locally. This problem can be a dangerous one if not repaired. Fords tsb recognizes what's causing problem and I have the solution for it. But once again, dealer says their hands are tied.