2014 Ford Mustang engine problems

Filed Dec 18, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · NJ

the following problem happened to me a few years ago (twice within a couple of months) and again, 2 days ago. Each time I was standing at a traffic light when all of a sudden it accelerated at full throttle. I practically stood on the brake pedal, but the car was inching forward, as I put the transmission into park. This was not a subtle situation, it was dangerous. The engine went from idle to screaming within 2 seconds. I ruled out the floor mat as it was in the proper position and snapped into the floor. It did not cause any warning lights to come on. in May, I had the oil changed, at which time they suggested that they clean the throttle body, which they did.They never heard of the above problem.

Filed Jul 13, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-70 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently downshifted to first gear. The contact stated that the rear wheels locked up and the vehicle jolted forward. The air bag, fuel, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2022 · Brakes, Engine · NC · crash

I was going up a steep driveway. I made it to the top, then needed to get back down. I put my car in reverse and proceeded to back down the driveway. Suddenly and without warning, my brakes and steering went out. The whole car shut off and the battery light turned on. Not being able to brake or steer, my car rolled down the driveway into a fence before coming to a stop. This caused extensive damage to my vehicle.

Filed Dec 16, 2021 · Engine · 34,083 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, he heard an abnormal noise and saw smoke exiting from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated multiple warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the vehicle and stated the smoke extinguished on its own. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the failure again on 12/2/2021. The contact towed the vehicle to his residence. The contact called the local dealer and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,083.

Filed Sep 28, 2020 · Engine · 48,205 miles · GA

The water pump failed on the 3.7 v6 and there was a tsb16-0074 that has a check valve in it to prevent the failure of the water pumps. Problem was noticed when car had already pulled out of the garage. . There was a puddle of water under the front center of the car. My wife drove to the salon. I went there to check and add one gallon of antifreeze to the radiator overflow.

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 70,000 miles · FL

I was driving my vehicle on the highway (I-4) on my way to work on 10/24/2019, I was going about 65 MPH and suddenly the vehicle decreased speed to about 35 -40 MPH, on the instrument panel the wrench light or symbol came on, I was almost rear ended and hit by 2 vehicles traveling at normal speed. As I pressed on the gas pedal the car would not pick up speed, I believe this is called "limp mode'. I was luckily able to avoid the accident by pulling off to the side of the highway. I shut the vehicle off, since I was not sure if it could also be a fire hazard. Waited a few minutes and looked up the issue on the internet. I turned the vehicle back on and it was as if nothing had ever happened. I was able to get back on the road and I thought maybe it was just a malfunction. I was very scared but drove into work with no idling issues. Saturday 10/26/2019 I was on my way to the grocery store and it happened again, near my house on a residential road. I was going about 35-40 and all of the sudden the vehicle once again slowed down, this time to about 10-15 MPH. Once again, I was almost rear ended, I was able to pull onto the side of the road, this time I called a tow truck. I waited a few hours and nothing. I shut the vehicle off and drove home, about half a mile. Once again the dashboard clear and car drove off with no issue. Car was taken to dealership on 10/26/2019. It is currently being looked at but I do not feel safe driving this vehicle.

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Engine · 20,000 miles · CA

The engine has developed a 'type-writer' tick sound

Filed May 21, 2018 · Engine · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford mustang. While driving 75 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to capital ford (2805 e millbrook rd, raleigh, nc 27604, 877‑660‑1721) where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 75,000 miles · TX

Limp mode- my mustang about a few months ago when in to limp mode. I was driving down the highway at around 70 when I lost all power to my car and the wrench light came on. I was able to get off the freeway and shut my car down for about 5 minutes. After my car started and I went on my way. I did some research and found it could be the etb (electrical throttle body) it has been find until this weekend. Today I had to reset my vehicle 6 times during a few hour running around. The last time my vehicle just threw a code. I do not want to drive it because I am afraid that I might cause more damage then what it could. Ford said unless it is a full recall I would have to pay for it. I have found other tps and a law sue about this for all years but mine. The part is about 350-450 plus labor.

Filed Jul 25, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 5,000 miles · SC

Takata recall - this 2014 mustang has approximately 22700 miles and has been subject to the takata airbag recall for approximately two years. Though ford has notified me that airbags are available, I cannot get a dealer (I've been to two) to install the airbag. Additionally, the car has an electrical fault in the engine management system that has been noted since the car had 5000 miles on it. Despite more than five trips to the dealer and more than 28 days in the shop, the car is still unrepaired. The ford engineer's latest speculation as to the cause is a software problem, which he acknowledged could affect all systems, including brakes, throttle control, lighting, and the airbags to name a few. Bbb's autoline arbitrator agreed that the car is unsafe to drive and ordered ford to repurchase the vehicle. However, ford did not do so within the allotted time due to frivolous document requests that delayed the process, and their refusal to inspect the car on site or pick the car up with a wrecker at a reasonable time. They insisted that I drive the car, which I now refuse to do so. There are other documents available, these are the primary documents related to the claim.