FordMustang2001
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2001 Ford Mustang Vehicle Speed Control Problems

10
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.

Among these 10 stored complaint records:

  • 3 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 4, 2020 · 50,000 miles

    Vehicle Speed Control

    When backing out of the driveway, i had no control over the vehicle, even while pressing on the brakes. I lost control, went into a yard and hit a tree.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11307219

  • May 23, 2016 · 64,000 miles

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford mustang. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to a restart a few minutes later. The failure recurred seven times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…

    ODI 10875192

  • August 28, 2003

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Vehicle experienced high idle and sudden acceleration while driving.*ak

    ODI 10037904

  • July 5, 2002

    Vehicle Speed Control

    At 40 mph engine revved and vehicle accelerated. Consumer applied brakes but could not slow vehicle fast enough. Rearended another vehicle, no injuries, damage to vehicle unknown.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 8015845

  • February 18, 2002

    Automatic Transmission · Emission Control · Vehicle Speed Control

    Under light to moderate aceleration a shudder or bucking is felt in 3rd gear speed is between 30 and 45 mph . The dealer replaced egr. And mass airflow and the automatic transmission problem still is present. *ak

    ODI 761387

  • December 20, 2001

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Throttle stuck wide open. Brakes failed to stop. Turned off key. Engine now surges above 4,000 rpm. Rental car: budget burbank, car # buraa67 82883. Towed to rental agency and exchanged. Car # 854726. Budget to tow to ford dealer for repairs.

    ODI 756004

  • December 18, 2001

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Vehicle "lunged" or accelerated upon final parking (near stop) with foot off accelerator and on brake. Car jumped over "parking bump" curb and hit shrubs, small tree approx 40 ft. Driver had no control. Dealer investgated said ford is aware of problem and there is "no fix'. Stated engine can increase significantly during warmup. Defroster was on. Driver suffered injured rt arm and neck. No front impact.…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 755789

  • October 19, 2001

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Accelerator stuck after accelerating from 0 to 60. Couldn't slow down. *ak

    ODI 755812

  • May 1, 2001

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Throttle does not return to idle when you take your foot off the pedal. *ak

    ODI 750619

  • January 29, 2001

    Vehicle Speed Control

    While traveling on highway vehicle will not accelerate. Vehicle will surge and hesitate when in traffic*ak

    ODI 8005597