2006 Ford Mustang: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford mustang. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated. Also, the contact stated that when in reverse the vehicle would jerk. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 74,000 miles · NY · crash

On monday february 24 2014 at around 12:45pm, I was on my way home from work. I was sitting in my 2006 ford mustang gt in bumper to bumper traffic due to construction on the grand central parkway(queens ny) heading towards the van wyck expressway(east to brooklyn ny). As traffic started to move up slowly, I had pressed on the gas pedal to move forward and without hesitation the car jumps from 7 MPH to full throttle. Even when I had applied the brakes ( I felt the brakes on the rotors but it didn't stop) the vehicle had stayed stuck on full throttle and had struck the vehicle in front of me. It bounced off the 1st vehicle and it was at this point I had placed both feet on the brakes, to the point where I was standing on them with my head hitting the roof of the car. The car proceeded on (still in full throttle and brakes applied) and smashed in between two other vehicles further up and after that collision thats when the car finally had came to a stop. I never heard or seen any vehicle take off on its own like that. Two days after the accident I had asked around on facebook on several mustang enthusiast/club pages and no one has heard of this happening. A week later my insurance company totaled out my vehicle and left me with no car and now I'm left to pay $3000 dollars difference on my loan and $500 to my insurance company. I also asked on ford's facebook page and I was given a number from a customer relations representative. I had called ford and they said they never heard of this and "what will I like to do with this?". A friend of mine told me about car complaints.com and I came across more than 20 complaints for the same problem. I also was told recently to check this website to file a complaint. I loved that car and that whole situation left me depressed and frustrated.

Filed Jan 12, 2013 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · AL

While my car was in park, I switch gears and the gear became extremely stiff, and my car hesitated then jump into reverse. While driving on the highway going about 30-35 my car hesitates to go above the mileage, I took my car to get the transmission checked out but they told me I had no transmission problems. But my car is continuing to do the exact same thing more frequent.

Filed Nov 29, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 72,000 miles · CA

I started to notice that once I hit a steady 30-35 MPH (on the streets) it hesitates to accelerate. Then it jerks and im running normal again. Took it to the transmission mechanic. He said my trans fluids are fine, however, my pan is "burnt". I do fine on the freeway. Its mostly when im driving through the streets and stop and go at lights. He ran some codes and the results were the "gear 5 incorrect ratio and the solenoid" ---something(sorry). He said to overhaul a trans I would be looking at $1800+. *kb

Filed Aug 8, 2011 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · OK

Ford mustang 2006 transmission . Car sometimes will not move when put in gear or has a hesitation then clanks in .one time it quit pulling while moving down roadway-but caught back before stopped.

Filed Nov 24, 2009 · Fuel system · 24,000 miles · IN

2006 mustang 4.0 operated at 68 MPH for 22 miles. Came to intersection and stopped. Accelerated while turning into traffic and vehicle hesitated and engine died. I was nearly hit by tractor trailer rig broadside at 50 + MPH. The federal safety agency and ford motor co. Are aware of this defect as per tsb 06-9-9 which advises to replace original fuel pump with 7r3z-9h307-c fuel pump at the expense of the vehicle owner. This is a safety issue not a tsb issue! Someone will be killed by this defect! It also is not in safety's interest to expect vehicle owners to spend more than $300.00 out of pocket for this repair when many owners will delay this expense. This defect should definitely be handled as a recall !

Filed Sep 20, 2007 · Acceleration · TX

While accelerating/pressing gas pedal from a full stop after driving approximately 25+ minutes, vehicle has hesitated and then surged forward as if it lost power or gas but never completely stalled. Since purchasing the vehicle in july 2006, this problem has occurred 15+ times as I began documenting it. Dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem, nor has anything shown up on the car?s computer. Next question is if they place a "black box" on the vehicle.

Filed Apr 12, 2006 · Acceleration · 2,840 miles · TN

Dt*: the contact stated while exiting the interstate, after decelerating, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle hesitated then suddenly surged forward. This occurred on three occasions, the dealership was unable to determine a problem. Updated 5/2/2006 - each time this problem occurred the vehicle had been driving at highway speed for over 2 hours.

Filed Feb 16, 2006 · Acceleration, Transmission · 3,600 miles · GA

2006 ford mustang exhibiting hesitation upon acceleration on four different occasions while pulling out into traffic. Feels as if car has stalled then sling shots car into traffic. Each incident nearly resulting in accidents. Dealership can't duplicate problem and therefore can't make any repairs to car. No sensor errors or messages when checked, but obviously there is a malfunction with electronic &/or sensors from gas pedal to engine.