2008 FORD MUSTANG Engine Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2008 FORD MUSTANG
6 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FORD MUSTANG. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine Complaints
I have a 2008 Ford Mustang with a V-6 engine. Recently I had to jump start it twice in a week's time to get it started and decided to take it to my dealer to have the battery checked. On the way there, I had to stop for a line of line of traffic at a red light. The instant I applied the brakes the engine started racing. I stood on the brakes as hard as I could, but could not bring the car to a complete stop. I got it slowed down to about three MPH, steered it into a parking lot that was next to me, and shoved it into park. I was afraid to drive it, so I called AAA and had it towed to my dealer. I told them how the engine started to race when I applied the brakes, and that I couldn't bring the...
When making a left turn the entire car turns off when using the car all day on hot days
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEED REMAINED AT 70 MPH WITH THE RPM EXCEEDING TO 3,000 RPM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ARRIVING AT HER DESTINATION, THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED AND DROVE AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT CALLED OXMOOR FORD LINCOLN (100 OXMOOR LN, LOUISVILLE, KY 40222) TO INFORM THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY SEPARATED FROM HARMONIC BALANCER. CAUSED BELT TO SHRED AND LOSE OF POWER STEERING AND COOLING AND BRAKES.
I WAS PARTICIPATING IN A COMMUNITY PARADE, WITH LOTS OF CHILDREN, I WAS MOVING SLOWLY WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED DURING TWO OCCASIONS. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE BRAKE THE FIRST TIME AND WITH THE BRAKE AND SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL THE SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS DECARBONIZED AND REPROGRAMMED BY THE DEALER WITH NO GUARANTEE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. FORD STARTED A CASE FILE: CAS-7491264 ON THE INCIDENT.
WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. THE MERGE IS RIGHT BEFORE A BRIDGE SO I HAD TO CREEP ACROSS UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ENGINE DID NOT STALL BUT THERE WAS NO CONTROL IN THE GAS PEDAL. HAPPENED AGAIN EXACTLY ONE WEEK LATER. THANKFULLY TRAFFIC WAS ABLE TO PASS ME AND NOT REAR-END ME SINCE CAR SPEED DROPPED QUICKLY. THROTTLE BODY IS BEING REPLACED TODAY. *TT
Other 2008 FORD MUSTANG Problem Areas
Air Bags
235 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
18 complaints
Power Train
17 complaints
Electrical System
14 complaints
Structurebody
11 complaints
Service Brakes
9 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
4 complaints
Power Traindriveline
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationsumptankdrain Plug
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint