2008 Ford Mustang Electrical System Problems
- 8
- 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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving home one evening when stopped at a traffic signal,my mustang throttle for unknown reasons the accelerator was stuck on the floor and remained wide open for approxaimately 1.5 miiles before i wa able to stop my vehiclesa, without injuries or death to myself and the public. This happened again with this vehicle tonite with my son driving . He stated the throttle/accelerator had stuck wide openwith the…
ODI 11054637
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
Takata recall, i have been waiting for repairs since 2016. The local dealer supposedly did an interim repair on the driver side airbag. Ever since then the middle of the steering wheel is lose and rattles upon acceleration. The car constantly dies and needs to be jump started even after replacing 4 new batteries. The local ford dealer says there is nothing wrong with car. I don't even think they did anything to the…
ODI 11092867
Electrical System
The ignition switch cylinder fell completely out while removing the ignition key.
ODI 10873925
Electrical System
Vehicle was being driven in a parade when it suddenly accelerated or surged at children walking in front two separate times. The first time the vehicle was stopped by the brake and the second time with the brake and the gear shift to neutral. Car was taken to ford dealer, the could not duplicate problem, but reprogrammed the computer and decarbonized the engine with no guarantee that the problem was fixed. Complaint…
ODI 10735770
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford mustang. The contact stated that the key would release from the ignition switch independently. The failure occurred while driving or idling and no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.
ODI 10658886
Electrical System · Seats
My driving and passenger side leaks and fluids and my driving door also gets water inside .... My car isn't crashed from any of those side or hasn't been crashed. *tr
ODI 10700806
Electrical System
2008 mustang gt 4.6l, shaker 500 radio defect, fuel sensor defect- vehicle is a daily driver, parked it for 4 days over holiday, battery dead. Determination from ford dealer service was shaker 500 6 disc changer was cycling discs with the engine and ignition turned off. Dead battery then prevents passenger from entering the vehicle due to lowering of glass when door latch releases. After charging of battery on…
ODI 10255025
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford mustang gt. The contact stated that the electrical components within the vehicle failed and the odometer was three miles off. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that there was no failure. The manufacturer was notified and they offered partial assistance. The failure mileage was 41,000.
ODI 10437860