1999 Ford Mustang acceleration problems

Filed Feb 5, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · OH

I have having issues with wiring. Wide shield wipers don't work, multiple head lights are out and dome light stays on sometimes

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Acceleration · 165,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle failed to decrease in speed when the cruise control was deactivated. The contact also stated that the brake pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact shut the engine off while driving in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 99v062001 (vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Feb 15, 2011 · Acceleration · 134,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford mustang. The contact stated that after making a left turn the vehicle suddenly accelerated to higher speeds. When he tried to apply the brakes, the vehicle continued to accelerate and he crashed into an embankment. A police report was filed. The contact was injured due to him immediately ejecting from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and a diagnostic test was pending an investigation. The failure and current miles were approximately 134,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2003 · Acceleration · 74,170 miles · MI

Driving at 75 MPH on cruise control. Needed to slow down so tapped brake pedal. Cruise would not release. Hit brake pedal again. No response. Pounded brake pedal and finally cruise cancelled. Dealership found cause to be a broken wire on the brake light switch. Luckily had room in traffic to handle the problem. Next step was to hit cruise off button.

Filed May 30, 2002 · Acceleration · GA

This vehicle was purchased in july 1999. The vehicle will suddenly accelerate to 40 MPH without giving any gas. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer paul cornies ford richmond st. Chatham ont. On 6 occasions, every 6 months for this problem. I feel compelled to make your agency aware of the problem as this situation is very unsafe . I may be reached at my canadian address robert webb 15 briarhill rd. Chatham ont. Phone 1-519-3544974 email [email protected] thank you bob webb.

Filed May 14, 2002 · Acceleration · NC · crash · 1 injury

Consumer had an accident due to a defect with the cruise control speed cable as mentioned in recall 99 v 062 001. This vehicle was not part of recall due to VIN. *ak. Consumer states the cruise control was set at 53 MPH, consumer attempted to hit the brakes after seeing a vehicle stopped, but the vehicle would not slow down, and consumer hit the other vehicle, consumer suffered neck injuries.

Filed Jan 30, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

While driving vehicle unexpectedly accelerates to very high rpms without warning, causing loss of vehicle control. Also, brakes fail to stop vehicle, even when brake pedal is forced down, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Sep 10, 2001 · Acceleration · MI

Car idles too high, will maintian speed with no pedal pressure. In traffic must brake continually to slow car down. Car initially would not idle at all, idle air control valve was replaced. Now car has varying high idle. After four repair attempts problem still exists.

Filed Jul 17, 2001 · Acceleration, Airbags · AL · crash

While at a stop light and applying accelerator pedal to make a left turn, vehicle commenced to accelerate, and steering wheel locked up, causing vehicle to hit a van. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jun 4, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · WV · crash

While pulling out of a parking lot vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into rear end of another vehicle. Consumer had brakes applied in an attempt to stop vehicle, leaving skid marks on road. Manufacturer informed consumer that his vehicle was not included in any recall for throttle control cable. Please provide any additional information/attachments.