2006 Ford Mustang GT Engine Problems

“The electronic throttle body and electronic throttle sensor were sending my car into limp mode , and very nearly caused two accidents before I could have the issue diagnosed and repaired. The first instance of limp mode came while I was driving home on the freeway in commute traffic. It was warm, traffic was erratic stop-and-go, and I had the AC on. After a period of coasting at idle, traffic opened up; but when I tried to accelerate the car staggered and nearly stalled. I thought it was due to heat and the AC. The car then jerked forward before running smoothly again. …”

“The engine shuts off while driving after it heats up. This has happened several times in these last couple of months after purchasing the used vehicle. I took it to the dealership to fix. They replaced o2 sensors and I got it back last night and today I was driving on the freeway when the car just shut off on me again and the rpms dropped to zero. I was able to pull the car off to the side safely. I put the car in park and restarted it. I drove for about a minute or two and it shut off again, so again I pulled over and restarted the car. …”

“Driving home form a trip I started hearing a slapping/ticking noise form under the hood. Investigated the problem and seems to be coming form timing chain cover/ valve cover area on passenger side. After doing research on this matter and a mechanic visit it is a timing chain guide/tensioner. Its a costly repair and seems to be a common problem on 05-09 mustangs form internet research. They use the timing chain cause they should last the life of the car, cause they wont break. I think the guides should also last, but they are made of plastic and can break at anytime. …”

“On august 13, 2013 at 1:45pm while driving to a car dealership in elgin, il, my wife and I were driving north on rt59 which is a 45 MPH zone. My pressed the accelerator pedal and the car started to sputter and hesitate. She pressed the pedal a little more and the car just took off by its self. Before we knew it, we were traveling at 70 MPH though a large population area. My wife was terrified and tried pressing the brakes to the floor but they only slowed the car a little. I told my wife to tap the accelerator pedal to see if the speed would reduce. It only increased in speed. …”