1. Ford Mustang
  2. Problems
  3. 2000
  4. Accelerator Pedal

2000 Ford Mustang Accelerator Pedal Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi2
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 7, 2004 · 57,000 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    Over the past year my 2000 ford mustang has accelerated by itself without my foot on the gas peddle..and its a 5 speed ...(stick shift) thank goodness i have been able to throw it into neuteral and then i have to slam the gas peddle down to the floor to get it to unstick ..both times have been on a busy highway during rush hour traffic...when i asked ford to look at it ..they told me they couldnt find anything wrong…

    ODI 10125199

  • May 22, 2004 · 40,000 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    At times, my engine revs very high. I can actually continue to accelerate without depressing the gas pedal. When coming to a stop, the engine will rev up to nearly 4000 rpm with the clutch pedal pressed, and my other foot braking. Once i stop the car, the rpms then decrease but still stay on the high side (1500 rpms). Also, when going throughout the shift sequence (1st to 2nd to 3rd etc... Each time i press the…

    ODI 10072995

  • May 14, 2002

    Accelerator Pedal

    When letting up on accelerator can hear knocking noise. Dealer notified.*ak

    ODI 8010697

  • May 5, 2002

    Accelerator Pedal

    While applying brakes throttle got stuck and vehicle started to accelerate. Consumer had to put vehicle in neutral to stop. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*aki

    ODI 8009816

  • December 15, 2001

    Accelerator Pedal

    While driving 25mph gas pedal broke. Pedal gets loose and breaks. Contacted dealer.*ak

    ODI 8003385

  • March 1, 2001 · 5,000 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    Complaint on my 2000 ford mustang coupe(orginal owner ). Vehicle has problems relating to the position of the carpet around the accelerator pedal. After minimal use of the vehicle ( 5000 miles or around 3-5 months of use) a large hole developed on the right side of the accelerator pedal. If the accelerator is depressed fully or almost fully the side of your shoe can catch on the hole long enough to pose a saftey…

    ODI 10129011