Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 Ford Mustang

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 133 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V108000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
19,140
Reported to NHTSA
2006-04-07
Owners notified
2006-04-26

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MUSTANG COBRA PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLOOR CARPETING DURING HEAVY THROTTLE APPLICATION. THE UNIQUE SURFACE PROFILE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY CATCH IN THE CUTOUT ON THE FLOOR CARPETING BEHIND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Safety risk

THIS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE PEDAL'S ABILITY TO RETURN TO AN IDLE POSITION. UNEXPECTED, CONTINUED THROTTLE APPLICATION AND/OR INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIELD OVER THE CUTOUT IN THE CARPET BEHIND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal268,000 mi
Unknown or other157,980 mi
Air bags580,000 mi
Suspension511,016 mi
Tires540,000 mi
Vehicle speed control565,000 mi
Air bags: frontal415,000 mi
Engine475,000 mi
Equipment37,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3—
Power train: driveline: differential unit31,000 mi
Electrical system2107,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe212,500 mi
Parking brake218,425 mi
Power train220,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2—
Power train: manual transmission215,000 mi
Seat belts260,000 mi
Service brakes269,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip212,789 mi
Structure240,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers115,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)112,789 mi
Engine and engine cooling1800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine123,250 mi
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices15,714 mi
Exterior lighting163,125 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1171,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system19,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery11,000 mi
Fuel system, other19,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1800 mi
Power train: axle assembly117,800 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner11,340 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic133 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper154,687 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Steering1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid113,892 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump127,985 mi
Structure: body: door175 mi
Structure: body: hood11,600 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm162 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1500 mi
Suspension: rear195,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems133,000 mi
Tires: sidewall150,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages14,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system113,892 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear118,571 mi

The 2003 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2005 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.