Investigation PE05038: 2003–2004 Ford Mustang

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jul 7, 2005

Closed

Sep 13, 2005

Model years

2003–2004

Subject

Accelerator pedal interference

Component: Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

Summary

Pe05-038 was opened on july 7, 2005, with 11 consumer complaints to odi alleging incidents of throttle sticking due to accelerator pedal interference with the carpet.odi has received an additional 24 complaints since the pe was opened.during pe05-038, ford supplied complaint and warranty information regarding 86 additional incidents of accelerator pedal interference in model year 2003 to 2004 mustang cobra vehicles.eighty-five of these had concerns of accelerator pedal sticking, 70 of which were analyzed as being related to carpet interference.odi is continuing its analysis of the causal factors in the remaining 15 incidents.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2004 Ford Mustang116 complaints
• 2003 Ford Mustang145 complaints