Ford Mustang GT power steering loss problems

Filed Jul 9, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 22,000 miles · NC

2006 mustang gt manual transmission. Replacement of battery results in engine stalling with air conditioning on when clutch depressed.. The owners manual states on replacing battery the computer needs to relearn idle. This does not work at least not in a reasonable amount of time. The vehicle has been driven over a number of days with no improvement. With the air conditioner running and depressing the clutch either coming to stop or turning a corner the engine idle will drop far enough where the vehicle will stall resulting in a loss of power steering and power brakes possibly creating a dangerous situation. The vehicle ran correctly before the battery replacement and only has 22,000 miles. Googling this issue on the internet finds numerous problems which are identical of which owners of the 4.6l ford v8 (not just mustang) are reporting idle and stalling problems after replacing the battery and with the issue not resolving itself as the owners manual states resulting in either a computer reflash or throttle body replacement. This defect could result in a crash causing serious injury or death. Ford should recall affected vehicles and have the default idle setting set for a higher value so the air conditioner when engaged does not result in the engine stalling. The idle of engine is erratic with the air conditioner on since it is engaging and disengaging due to the low idle speed < 500rpm. By not using the air conditioner the idle speed will return to its normal speed of around 600 to 700rpm but still fluctuates slightly. Not being able to use the air conditioner is not acceptable, especially in the south east. The control feed back of the idle system is incorrectly operating with the air conditioner load on it.

Filed Aug 29, 2009 · Body, Brakes · 85,000 miles · FL

1. Water leak in passenger side kick panel, has shorted smart junction box, now traction control does not work (caused the rear wheels to spin out on wet pavement at 35 MPH and lost control of the vehicle, hit a curb and bent 3 rims and under carriage damage) and has caused other safety related problems while driving. With A/C on, car idle will drop and sometimes stall out, causing a loss of steering and brakes (very safety related). Ford knew of water leak issue when vehicle was manufactured, they put a little plastic cover over sjb computer to deflect leaking water inside passenger compartment on passenger side behind kick panel near door hinge. No dealer will repair the issue without buying a new sjb and programming for over $600. 2. Also rear brakes stick after using emergency brake. This is in a warm climate, not cold climate. If I ever have to use my e-brake in an emergency the rear wheels will lock up and be even more of a hazard and danger. Both these issues are very safety related. I tried searching your data base and could not even select mustang in the vehicle list. Searching the internet you will find literally hundreds if not thousands of complaints about this water leak and sjb damage issue. Please do something about this. I am currently thinking of suing ford for the water leak and wreck this caused. I came very close to hitting a pedestrian when the traction control failed in this accident.

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 Feb 7, 2005 · Engine · 49,000 miles · NC

If the vehicle shuts off while moving it will lose power steering and braking causing the vehicle to swerve.

Filed Oct 19, 2004 · Transmission · 17,500 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

While driving, clutch and brake pressed car completely shut down while approaching traffic, leaving the consumer with no steering or brake power to handle the car. Car impacted SUV. Vehicle towed to ford dealer.

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 Sep 2, 2003 · Electrical · 42,875 miles · FL

At speeds of 45 MPH or less, when downshifting and braking, the engine will stall. Power brakes, power steering, and A/C stop. Cannot "pop the clutch" to restart the motor. Must turn key to off and restart the vehicle. This is extremely dangerous as I have been downshifting and turning and have lost power steering in the turn and could hardly turn the wheel while the car was still in motion. This happens randomly and sporadically, and has done it since I purchased the vehicle new.

Filed Aug 31, 2003 · Electrical · AL

Vehicle shuts off while downshifting. Caused loss of power steering and brakes while driving at highway speeds.

Filed Apr 9, 2003 · Engine · 2,896 miles · TX

Engine stalls when clutch pedal is pressed and brake applied resulting in a loss of power steering and power brakes. Extreme safety hazard.

Filed Apr 7, 2003 · Engine · 2,600 miles · TX

Car stalls when clutch pressed down and brake applied. Loss of power steering and power brakes making car extremely unsafe.