2002 ford mustang v6 with manual transmission. Engine increases rpms even when foot is off the accelerator pedal. This happens in gear and between shifts. Even though vehicle is under warranty, ford refuses to fix the problem. They say that this is "a normal vehicle characteristic and no further repairs should be performed". The problem is consistent and worsening. I think this is dangerous and ford should resolve the problem.
2002 Ford Mustang engine complaints
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While driving 40 MPH and when brakes were depressed the vehicle pulled from side to side. *ak there was a clunk after the brakes were released, the front tires rubbed on the frame when turning, three belts were installed within 6000, the vehicle smelled like oil, even with the A/C on. The motor rattled before the gears were shifted, with the A/C on the motor would surge up and down to the point where the vehicle would pull. After the consumer would take his foot off of the gas there would be a slight acceleration, the vehicle would hesitate and lunge forward. The vehicle was sometimes hard to start and must be cranked several times. There was a rattle in the rear of the rear of the vehicle as if something was loose moving back and forth. Poor alignment had worn the tires on the outside edge. The bolt from the vehicle was found in the driveway, and the rear window had an air leak. *sc
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle shut down and will not restart.
While traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle shut down, causing the vehicle to run into a guardrail.
The vehicle shook and vibrated while driving which almost caused an accident. The vehicle also stalled several times while driving. The dealership replaced the engine with a re-manufactured one. *ak *cb
The vehicle stalled while driving. When the consumer attempted to restart the vehicle it stalled again and sometimes does not start at all. *nlm the control valve was changed with no codes showing in the system. Before, the mecahnic stated that the problem was due to the weather and the gas. The right rear tire had a bubble in the sidewall and was replaced. Scc
Engine stall during braking after hard acceleration while in nuetral and pressing the clutch. Dt
The car intermittently stalls on deceleration. When decelerating to a stop, pushing in the clutch and braking will cause the vehicle to die. There is no warning or definite rate of speed or RPM. It occurs occasionally. The dealer attempted to fix by adjusting the voltage on the throttle position switch, second reprogrammed the computer. The third occurance stated they could not duplicate the problem. This is a safety issue because when the car dies while braking, you lose power steering and braking ability.
While drving gas pedal became stuck to the floor. Consumer attempted to brakes, and vehicle slowed to approximately 55mph, but would not stop. Consumer then collided with the curb. Vehicle checked by dealer, who advised consumer that an engine problem existed.
While driving on flat or incline surface at low speeds vehicle will stall with no warning. Dealer notified.
The car dies unexpectedly. The check engine light comes on but the dealer says that they cannot find anything wrong with the car. This has happened on two different occasions, (while the car is idling and when the car is in gear moving). Ford said that this has been reported on numerous occasions but they cannot fix the problem because when the diagnostic check is done no problem codes are recorded. Have you heard of this problem occurring and what can I do to get the problem fixed.
Vehicle would lose power at different times and speeds. Mass air sensor replaced, but the mechanic found that there was no gasket. Also, mechanic found that there was too much air where filter would be. Please describe details.
Engine stall and will die at braking. Common problem with mustangs. Engine died numorous times nearly causing an accidnets.
While turning at 30mph, vehicle stalls with no warning. Dealer notified. Cause unknown.*ak this vehicle loses all electrical power including the ignition. This vehicle is still in the posession of the dealer.
Engine stalled when applying brakes firmly even though the car was in neutral and the clutch pedal was pushed down. This incident almost caused an accident due to absence of power brakes, power steering, and acceleration.
While traveling at highway speed of 60 MPH sepentine belt came off and caused loss of power steering and power brakes. Dealer notified, and made repairs. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
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