2007 Ford Mustang Power Train Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Ford oem part no.: 8r3z-7210-c - shifter assembly automatic console shiftier blind may bind up in the track or break completely like mine did. This can cause difficulty in the shifter going in to gears or park, or show proper p r n d 3 2 1 selection on selector. A broken blind can allow things to fall down into the gear sector, that could cause gear selection or park not to work properly. Stationary or moving i…
ODI 11183495
Power Train
After fewer than 25,000 miles my clutch began slipping severly
ODI 11119654
Power Train
The clutch is slipping at only 10,000 miles, the car cant even make it up a gentle grade with the cruise control on ! It cannot maintain speed it cant handle when you give gas to accelerate to freeway speed when entering the onramp to freeway. This has to be the slowest shelby on the road.
ODI 10894609
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Suspension
2007 ford mustang. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission malfunction. Consumer has previous correspondence with 2 different vehicles with different issues. *ld the consumer stated the transmission malfunctioned. The radio amplifiers lost power while the radio was playing and the cd slot was inoperable. The engine front crank oil seal blew out, causing the engine to leak oil while driving.there was a…
ODI 10838419
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. While driving at 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,500.
ODI 10735412
Power Train
The vehicle while shifting gears is in 3rd gear is changing rpm's. The rpm's are moving vastly from lower end to top end. The car has very low miles and recently purchased 7 months ago and only placed 3000 miles since purchase. The warranty company will not cover the problem. I reached out to ford because there are some forums that state this part that is making car do this is the clutch and gives out very early…
ODI 10663154
Clutch Assembly · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle felt like it was losing power and was not switching gears. The contact turned the vehicle off and once restarted, it was still difficult to shift gears and would not accelerate over 40 mph. The problem recurred 100 times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The diagnosis was that the clutch needed to be…
ODI 10638992
Power Train
Affected parts: clutch. The clutch has required replacement (slipping) three times in 44,571 miles. First problem occurred at approx. 10,000 miles (replaced by ford under warranty). The second problem occurred at approx. 24,000 miles (replaced by ford under warranty). The third problem occurred at 44,571 miles and ford is refusing to do anything, the ford premium care extended warranty refuses to honor the extended…
ODI 10542973
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
This has been a recurring problem that i have been experiencing for quite awhile. I was researching a lunge problem, discovered it is frequently happening to others. It happens when i am going a very slow speed. It has happened in traffic many times which is scary, in my housing developments, we have speed bumps so you must drive slowly and making turns. It just immediately all shuts down and the car stops. I…
ODI 10594269
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. The contact was stopped at a traffic stop when the clutch was released and the vehicle began to jerk violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the clutch and the fly wheel would have to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,600.
ODI 10484550
Power Train · Suspension
In traffic transmission intermittently locks you out of 2nd gear. Ford would not repair under warranty their tech said repair might not resolve the issue and might make the problem even worse. Vehicle is a bit dangerous and unnerving to drive in traffic, especially heavy traffic. Suspension bounces vehicle up and down heavily on the interstate at interstate speeds. Vehicle is a bit dangerous and unnerving to drive…
ODI 10547693
Power Train
I was driving eastbound on the 91 freeway in california. I went to accelerate and the accelerator revved up and increased my speed to over 90 miles per hour which i had no control of. I realized that the accelerator was stuck and put my car into neutral. I was able to come to a stop on the side of the freeway with the help of a dirt field without doing this i would have crashed and either been killed or i would have…
ODI 10442433
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fluid · Power Train
I pulled off the freeway into a rest stop area. My foot was on the brake, and only on the brake. I stopped in a parking space and moved the automatic transmission lever from drive to park. The rpm instantly increased from approximately [redacted] to approximately 6000 rpm in park. I took my foot off the brake pedal and gave the gas pedal a quick tap. The rpm returned to normal, about 750 rpm in park. The dealership…
ODI 10433560
Power Train
Accelerator stuck when entering ramp off highway. Motor was racing. Tried to brake but brakes were fighting against engine. Had to throw vehicle in to park once vehicle slowed enough but still fought the motor racing. Started car back up and accelerator still stuck to floor. Checked to see if car mat possibly was the cause, but was not. Called for tow truck. *tr
ODI 10430161
Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang shelby. The contact stated that the clutch would not engage when she attempted to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the clutch and fly wheel failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 11,500.
ODI 10405859
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When i start my car in the morning, and it is overcast out or has just rained, my shifter will not go into first or reverse. It takes a few minutes until i can force with all my strength the knob into gear. As i am driving though, i still have a hard time getting it into first gear after a stop, and many time cars have had to go around me into oncoming traffic and a few times have come close to an accident. The…
ODI 10419108
Power Train
Tl* contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. The contact stated the shift cover or tracking fractured and the contact was unable to shift from park to drive. The failure was repaired four times but continued to recur. The manufacturer advised an investigator would be sent to further inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was 32,850.
ODI 10335285
Power Train
06/30/09 7973 miles 15 months old brought car to dealer for leak in manual transmission at drive shaft. Seal changed. Brought car to dealer 02/26/13 same leak, seal changed. Car to dealer 02/19/14 same leak, change seal and flange. Flange defective, unable to exceed 30-35 mph. Back to dealer. Two more flanges installed and found to be defective. Picked up 02/28/14. Car to dealer 02/12/15 now out of warranty needs…
ODI 10693116
Power Train
While executing a left turn across a six-lane intersection, i noticed another vehicle approaching the left side of my vehicle at a speed of at least double the limit. I accelerated hard to get out of the way. The throttle "stuck" for an estimated two to three seconds which caused loss of control and impact with a foot high curb at the far side of the intersection. Damage to my car was over $8,000.00. There have been…
Crash reported
ODI 10297396
Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford mustang. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle jumped and the contact heard a strange noise coming from the transmission. An indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The speed decreased to 45 mph and would not increase when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to the ford dealer and they found no failures. The contact took the vehicle to another dealer for the…
ODI 10249930
Driveline · Power Train
Approx. The 10th of june, 2 weeks before my first anniversary of having purchased my 2007 ford shelby gt-500 cobra, i began noticing some slippage in the transmission during acceleration for passing, etc. I didn't pay much attention to it to begin with, but the slipping steadily worsened. I only work 3 miles from home, so my opportunities to experience the revving and then slippage didn't come up as often as one may…
ODI 10242760
Power Train
The first indication that there was a problem was when the car would not shift into reverse. I noticed this and mentioned it to the service writer when the car was in for a routine oil change. I was told to try different things to get it to go into reverse more easily. Soon after the reverse issue i started the have problems shifting into gear while driving. The car would not shift into the next gear at times. At…
ODI 10418908