Gasoline Engine Problems of Ford Mustang

2002 Ford Mustang gt (4. 6l v8) blew out # 2 spark plug after 80,000 miles. The dealership put in a helicoil to replace the stripped threads caused from the blow out and replaced the other spark plugs and boots. I was told that Ford does not warrant the helicoil repair and the only way to get a repair that Ford would back would be to replace the head. Replacing the head was a ridiculously expensive option. After researching the problem, I found that there have been numerous complaints about this problem. The fact that this problem has been known to cause a fire and burn a vehicle to the axels in 12 min and no one has done anything about it is absurd. Ford needs to recall and replace the heads with no cost to the consumer.

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Took my 2000 Mustang to the dealer to repair a knocking problem I was hearing when the car accelerated. Eventually after 3 visits and talking to 3 service advisors the knocking was heard. They replaced $1300 worth of parts, and said it was fixed. Drove it no more than 10 minutes and took it right back because the knocking was not fixed. They then told me that the motor was something inside the motor. So I had it replaced. Was returned 1 week later due to a problem with it staying running. The problem was identified as a rocker arm that had come loose. The car was returned 2 weeks later for the same knocking issue that was originally reported and no one knew what is wrong with it.

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(1)normal driving no racing just normal driving (2)my spark plug stripped out the threads in my head of my 2000 Mustang gt now I need to replace cylinder head or have it helicoiled. The design of the head is at fault in my opinion, there isn't enough threads on the cylinder head to properly hold the spark plug in place. (3) have not been able to repair due to cost.

2002 Ford Mustang v6 with manual transmission. Engine increases rpms even when foot is off the accelerator pedal. This happens in gear and between shifts. Even though vehicle is under warranty, Ford refuses to fix the problem. They say that this is "a normal vehicle characteristic and no further repairs should be performed". The problem is consistent and worsening. I think this is dangerous and Ford should resolve the problem.

Gas pedal stuck under carpet.

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I own a 2003 Mustang gt 5-speed. It has died numerous times and after the first time I called the Ford consumer hotline and was brushed off. But they did refer me to a local dealer, the same dealer that less than 10mins after the first failure took my car for a short spin and said that my car was a little low on gas and that was the likely cause. I was driving approx. 35mph and was not on the clutch or accelerating. It just died. This is an extremely dangerous problem and needs to be acknowledged. I finally had a dealer diagnose the problem and they replaced my cars iac valve. My car has still died several times but now its when coming to a stop and its been isolated. I feel that a TSB or recall on this long overdue.

Engine accelerated four times at a high rpm from an idle position while the mototr was engaged. Dt.

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While drving gas pedal became stuck to the floor. Consumer attempted to brakes, and vehicle slowed to approximately 55mph, but would not stop. Consumer then collided with the curb. Vehicle checked by dealer, who advised consumer that an engine problem existed.

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Car since new has had a multitude of failures to include the total failure of the parking brake, total evacuation of the master brake cylinder of fluid, brake go to the floor, clutch assembly vibrates to the point it is audable in the car and can be felt in the controls, rear end claunks, the body is miss alligned, engine misses at idle, these are all problems since new, Ford has just looked at the car for the fifth time and has failed to respond to major safety items.

Fuel consumption is not what it should be, vehicle is a 6cyl, 3. 8 ltr engine, 15gl tank, consumer gets 200-210 miles per tank, not 320-340 as owner's manual states. Vehicle has been to dealer 4 times for this, cannot remedy. Twice vehicle was picked up by consumer and vehicle had been dented while at dealer.

Very unhappy with car and service provided by frederick motor CO. No safety defect mentione din summary.

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I have had my vehicle at brandon Ford for the same problem four different times. They are very rude and short and I feel like I wasted $17000.

Recall is for Mustangs made prior to Dec. 31, 1996 although later more recent models have the same problem. No safety defect listed in summary.

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I have made numerous attempts to solve this situation and no one seems to want to be of assistance please contact me as soon as possible. No safety defect listed in summary.

3. 8l engine replaced by dealer, replacement engine same problems.

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The docks in this engine set up a harmonic vibration between 1800-2300rpm. Ford has determined this is a normal condition for "some" of these engines. To the unsuspecting buyer of this automobile he/she will have to endure a melodic, approx every second, vibration that is transmitted through the car. From what I have read on various bulletin boards this problem was brought to Ford's attention prior to my purchase but they still continue to produce the automobile and now have concluded this is normal. Please look into this for those of us who have been taken advantage off. Sincerely, bill chase.

Engine head gaskets, timing gasket cap, and engine itself all failed on a 1997 Ford Mustang lx coupe.

Vehicle intermittently cuts off. Vehicle has been in /out of dealer shop on four occasions, and problem still occurring. Also, remote control keys for car do not work.

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Engine uncontrollably revved up. Your software rejects my mail if I don't fill false data into the columns of.

@ 7000 miles the transmission assembly went out & had to be replaced. At 14000 miles front end misaligned, needed 2 new front tires & alignment, @ 21000 miles drivers window quit, @ 21797 brakes began grinding needed replacement pads,@ 21000 miles engine started spark knocking & continues to date. 5 attempts to correct not corrected. @27,462 miles dealer decarboned engine & again 300 miles later. Still spark knocking. Begining lemon law processes 3/28/99. ( dot number: ).

While driving and when vehicle coming or slowing down to stop the vehicle would turn off for unknown reason. Vehicle has been in shop for the third time and condition has not been corrected at this time.

While driving at normal speeds engine cuts off, causing a loss of power steering. Dealer has seen vehicle 4 times and still no solution.

Car died out while driving at 45mph, almost went off the road because power brakes went out. This is happening to a lot of 1999-2001 Mustang gts and Ford seems to not know how to fix it.

While driving vehicle caught on fire under the engine. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

With brake to the floorboard engine idles without indications. Vehicle accelerates own it's own. Speed/idle is not reduced when foot is removed from gas pedal. Vehicle remains with dealer because cause cannot be determined and repairs cannot be made.

Car will kill at 10 mph all of a sudden and leave me wit no brakes or steering.

While driving the vehicle the consumer smelled smoke, consumer states that it smelled like wire burning. Consumer opened the hood of the vehicle, and fire came from the front end of the vehicle. There were injuries. There were no warnings. Please provide any further information.

Engine light came on, dealer repairs were $633. 00 for a vehicle with only 1500 miles, consumer is afraid the light may come on again.

Vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment after being parked for less than 15 minutes. Fire department indicated it might have been the alternator. Dealer said that vehicle was totaled.

Consumer called complaining about having electrical problems. While driving vehicle completely shutdown ,leaving the consumer with no steering power or brake power to handle the car. Dealer was contacted, and has asked the consumer to take the vehicle into the shop to be seen.