2013 Ford Mustang engine problems

Filed Mar 24, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · OH

While driving at highway speed it randomly shifts into first gear almost causing and accident/.

Filed Apr 8, 2024 · Engine · CA

The coolant reservoir on my vehicle has been replaced now 4 times with the first time being under 5000 on vehicle. The vehicle now has 96000. The same issue happens each time with a crack in the reservoir.

Filed Aug 16, 2023 · Engine · GA

My car shakes and after awhile of braking , it cuts off and when I get gas it doesn’t want to start.

Filed Mar 26, 2023 · Engine · TX

My 2013 Ford mustang 2dr coupe is stalling losing power and engine is completely shutting down while I'm driving on the highway which could cause a fatal crash. The engine light and oil light comes on after this happens but the oil light eventually goes off. This recall is on several vehicles but not mine. The dealership has a week of waiting to take my car in. So in the meantime I have to put myself at risk and continue to drive my car. Something needs to change as to notifying use car owners of recalls.

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 117,920 miles · NC

I bought a used 2013 v6 ford mustang used in august 2019. Almost since the begining I've had a problem with it stalling out. The engine itself doesn't stop running but the car loses acceleration and it does not accelerate when the gas is pressed. This has mostly happened when the car is in motion but has also happened when not moving. It has happened mostly while on city streets. This has today I had a problem with this and the check engine light came on. I put a code reader on the port and received the code "p2111 throttle actuator control system stuck open." I believe this is the same problem that was alleged with the 2005-2012 ford escape vehicle. Https://www.ncconsumer.org/news-articles/ford-issues-extended-warranty-to-cover-throttle-body-assemblies.html

Filed Oct 13, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 67,000 miles · NY

Sometimes loses power driving down the road

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Engine · 108,000 miles · TX

Tick in engine at idle due to manufacturing defect effects behavior of driver and strangers toward operator hearing, resale value greatly effected. Poor lubrication to #1 valve train. Tsb 12-1-17 describes a fix that causes greater harm by starving exhaust cam journals of oil by using oil plugs to block oil flow thru hydraulic cam to the exhaust cam valve journals on cylinder 3 and 4. Efforts to secure remedy or reasonable information to effect repairs from ford result in misleading directives, over charges and denied access to upper management to secure reasonable discussion and or meaningful remedy. Noise is always present at idle after warmed up. Loud offensive irritating. Contacted several ford dealers and ford customer service. Ford refuses to give access to upper management for resolution.

Filed Aug 9, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 116,245 miles · TX

While driving my car it went into a "limp mode". It has happened several times but this particular day I was crossing an intersection and my car just lost power. I was almost smashed on each side. A wrench light popped up on my dashboard and the car would not move. I was literally stuck in the middle of the intersection. I had to place the car in park and turn it off for 3 minutes. It started back up but it still does it at least 5-6 times a week. I had the throttle body cleaned and it still does it. I am only the second owner of this vehicle and I take good care of it. I love the mustangs, but if I would've know of this very serious safety issue, I wouldn't have bought it. I can be driving at 60mph and this will happen. This is very dangerous and frightening. I've read that some previous ford models have been recalled for this same issue. I don't understand why the mustangs haven't been. This is unacceptable by ford. When I called them they just told me to keep my receipts. I cannot believe they are doing this to people.

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 60,000 miles · CA

After having my car for 5.5 years, it started to shift gears on its own (it's an automatic) and brake/stall when I'm going low speeds. Especially when I'm at a stop light or stop sign, it will not allow me to accelerate (been stuck in middle of intersections about 5 times) even with my foot on the accelerator. The engine does not shut off...so I will turn my car off and back on to get going again. One time I was on the free way with a full tank of gas going 65 MPH and my dash board went completely red and speedometer went to zero...the car did not stop until I manually turned if off on the side of the road. Also, it once did the opposite when I was trying to brake before a red light, the car jolted/accelerated forward while my foot was on the gas. I've replaced the air filters, battery, alternator, and engine's wire harness (all at separate times) and the issue remains.

Filed Jun 27, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 66,500 miles · FL

The electronic throtle body control has to be replaced because the engine accelerator quits working and the engine runs at idle but there is no acceleration when you step on the accelerator pedal. This has happened when I stop at a signal or stop sign and then attempt to continue driving, and I have been stuck in the middle of the intersection on city streets. This has occured about 4 or 5 times in the last month.