Accelerator Pedal problems of the 2002 Ford Mustang

Three problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 2002 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Mustang based on all problems reported for the 2002 Mustang.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2005

Contact states the throttle sticks at various speeds. It overruns the brake; it does not throttle down; it accelerates while braking. He does not have to have foot on the gas at all. He noticed this happening a few months ago at high speeds of 60-65 mph. It occurs more often when the vehicle is in a downward pitch. It has occurred on a big hill and the car continued to surge forward while he was braking. After a brief period it does throttle down. He has not taken it back to the dealer. He has not yet talked to the manufacturer. He is planning to talk to Ford shortly. The manufacturer's name, city, state was all that was available.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2004

While driving 35-45 mph and once releasing the gas pedal vehicle would coast forward.

3 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2001

While driving 30 mph accelerator pedal felt floppy. Consumer changed gear , let foot off accelerator, and vehicle continued to accelerate. Consumer applied clutch to slow vehicle down. Vehicle is at dealer at this time.


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