Accellerator pedal sticks down (at full throttle) because it gets entangled in factory carpeting that is incorrectly installed or attached at time of manufacture of vehicle.
2003 Ford Mustang acceleration complaints
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Drivers side floor matt is causing the gas pedal to stick at full throttle
I have a 2003 ford mustang cobra that had the throttle get stuck in a wide open mode that could only be stopped by turning the key to the off position. This was extremely scary as I almost rear end another car.
Vehicle began a sudden acceleration surge making the car impossible to control and ended up striking a tree. (nar)*la
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while driving without any warning. Dealer notified.
2003 ford mustang svt cobra owner web sites are widely reporting this dangerous problem as well. See internet link: . Amazingly, the gas pedal appears to be cheap plastic and it fractures quite easily without warning. Broken parts get stuck under pedal and foot. Nlm
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