general problems of the 2013 Ford Mustang

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

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.

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

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.

Sometimes loses power driving down the road.

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.

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.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Mustang. While driving approximately 70 mph, the orange wrench warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle started to lose acceleration even as the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact had to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was turned off, restarted after approximately three minutes, and the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that the failure recurred two days later. The contact mentioned that the throttle body was replaced in January of 2018 by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: cas-14503496. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Mustang. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the wrench icon illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and the electronic throttle body was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the repair cost would be refunded if the failure resulted in a recall. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 49,700.

The contact owned a 2013 Ford Mustang. While driving 45 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull the vehicle off the roadway before it erupted in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a fire report. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

Car seemed to have a miss when driving . . . . After stopping and getting back in and starting car was apparently not running like it supposed to . . . . Also had no gas pedal control at all. . . Was able to turn off and restart and get to a auto parts store to have engine tested ( at this time notice engine light on). Code given was p2111. . . . Throttle acuator control system stuck open upon doing research have found numerous complaints on same model car as mine . . . . Also Ford escape has same issue and Ford has extended warranty to fix the problem . . . . . . . Consumer satisfaction program 13n03. I contacted my local Ford dealer and they say not related to my car . . . Apparently this may be the same issue as mine . . . . No help from them though.

Engine did not respond to a hard acceleration, done in an effort to avoid a possible crash. Crash however did not happen. This has happened on more occasions. This is a common complaint on the internet.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the check engine warning indicator illuminated and a strong smell of carbon monoxide was present. The vehicle was driven home. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the diagnosis emissions sensor was damaged and needed replacement. The contact also stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer under a emission recall in 2012. The vehicle was not repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000. Bp.