Several months ago my car would stall whenever I would slow down (pressing the clutch and brake). I would have to restart my car while coasting, because my brake pedal would not go down to allow me to stop. I took it to audubon ford in baton rouge, la for service. They replaced the idle air control valve. The problem didn't disappear, but became much less frequent. Today, I was on the interstate and had to slow down for traffic. It stalled again, and worse, my brakes stopped working. This is a very serious issue and needs to be recalled.
1999 Ford Mustang acceleration complaints
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The car lurches forward or backward without warning after placing in gear. Rpms go down, then surge causing vehicle to "launch" whatever direction you're aimed at. This has been going on or 1 1/2 years. 25 days in shop to no avail. Blaine @ ford customer assistance, is well aware of it (file # 203312)yet nothing is being done. The car is fast, runs clean, uses no oil, performs well, except for the launching situation. Ca consumer affairs contacted as well. I love the car, but want it fixed before someone gets hurt!!
Ford mustang conv. 1999 3.8 liter engine. Reported engine problems/acceleration probs 3 times to dealerships ( one time to another dealership outside ford jurisdiction that noticed excessive gasket leakage) before 12,000 miles. Finally, after not being able to find problem all dealership visits, finally replaced w/ refurbished engine demonstrating same problem at 31207 miles approximately. (please note- it appears as though dealership on two occasions tried to change the problems I notated to the dealership when I told the representative my complaints. Gave me back invoice two times with modifications that were not original complaint! On the second time- tracked down the manager and complained directly and asked why the dealership had done this. He had no answer for this employees action.) the only difference with the new refurbished engine is that there is no burning smell and the engine unexpectedly vibrates so violently that the whole car shakes and gearshift vibrates to and fro violently- the initial acceleration complaint remains. The violent engine shaking does not happen all the time. This new engine has been installed only 3 days. Transmission/ clutch assembly- gasket replacement (excessive burning smell in vehicle). No coating under vehicle to protect interior components- dealership fixed. Inside of windshield cracked/ chipped internally- no apparent reason. Vehicle is garage kept. Brake assembly replaced per recall. Interior dashboard loses color- replaced two times. Convertible top apparatus-excessive rust- needs replacement. Cd player stopped working since 20,000 miles but had replaced due to time constraints at 30,000 miles. Convertible roof gasket- replaced due to defect. There are other problems but I am sick of typing. This is absolutely the worst ford product I have ever purchased. Not only that, but the delray lincoln/mercury repair department appears corrupt. I wonder if they have to pay for the repairs and what their incentives are for ly
Consumer was trying to make a left turn at about 10-15 MPH, and suddenly wheel would not turn. Vehicle accelerated and ran into some trash cans, and some other stuff on sidewalk. Contacted dealer, and dealer tried to fix problem but with no success.
Pre-accident conditions: daylight, raining, car stopped at red light. A few minutes prior to arriving at the red light the driver's power seat moved all the way forward completly on its own accord after stopping at the red light I re-adjusted the driver's seat and when the light turned green I proceeded making a right turn in my normal "old lady" fashion. About 3/4 through the 90 degree turn the rear wheels lost traction and began to slide to the left. I immediately hit the brake and turned the wheel to the left. (I suppose it is possible that I accidently hit the cruise control button located on the wheel at this time). Anyway the car engine contiued to rev and the rear wheels continued to spin, driving me into a complete 360 degree turn, all the time with my food hard on the brake pedal. While in this spin the rear of the car jumped a median curb twice, crossed two lanes of asphalt, jumped another curb and finally crash into a concrete light pole. Only then did the car stall and the drive wheels stop spinning.
Letter written for 1 1/2 years, cruise control cables not installed, lied about transmission.
Throttle pedal gets stuck against the floor mat. Dealer says it's not a common problem .*ak happened 4 times. Last time caused accident.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.
Cruise control recall repair 99v-062001 completed however fails and does not work properly causing unwanted acceleration on occassions.
I was driving south on I-85 with the cruise control set at 65 on a clear day. The vehicle went into a skid, and before I could stop the skid I hit the guardrail. There has been a recall on the cruise control for my vehicle (recall 99s09) which I believe contributed to this accident.
While making a stop the vehicle vehicle would acclerate, causing vehicle to lose control. Please provide further information.
Consumer received recall letter (99v062) regarding a possible defective cruise control cable. Consumer brought in the vehicle at 7:30 a.m. For repairs and was told to pick up the vehicle at 4:30. Consumer arrived at 4:37 and the repairs were not done, but vehicle had an extra 32 miles on it as if it had been driven after delivery. Repairs still have not been done due to lack of parts and poor.
Vehicle idles too high and does not decellerate when taking foot off of gas pedal, dealership is unable to rectify at this time. Mjs
Recall 99s09 for the cruise control system not performed due to lack of parts. 99v062.
While waiting to go into traffic vehicle leaped ahead, causing consumer to hit a pickup truck. One injury was sustained.
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