4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,625 miles

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problem #3

Aug 012023

Mustang

  • miles
The clutch/flywheel/ and or other components of the drive train/engine/transmission connection are faulty and are known to fail for the 2007-2009 Shelby Ford Mustang GT 500 as documented in the numerous Ford Technical Service Bullitens (TSB). This vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Late this summer (2023), I was driving this vehicle with my kids in the car and attempting to merge on the entry ramp for the expressway. I experienced a sudden loss of acceleration and the RPMs immediately "redlined". I had to pull over to the shoulder of the expressway so I would not be rear-ended. I researched this issue and found hundreds of posts on Mustang forums documenting this known issue and the TSB issued by Ford. I have reached out to Ford directly and had my vehicle inspected at a Ford Dealership. The Ford Dealership indicated the issues were consistent with the known defective parts. There were zero warnings either by warning lights or symptoms and I am just fortunate to have been in an accident with my children. I only have approximately 27,000 miles on this vehicle and it is not modified in any way. I have the dealership documentation as well that I can email at a later date. I unfortunately do not have it in electronic format at this time.

- Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA

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problem #2

May 182014

Mustang

  • 37,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and overheated. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the temperature gauge increased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

- Columbia, TN, USA

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problem #1

Aug 092015

Mustang

  • 39,875 miles
While driving 65 mph westbound on interstate 195 in New Jersey the engine turned off. It lost all power and the instruments all went off. Engine would not restart while the car was rolling. I pulled off road to a complete stop. Was able to restart engine when stopped. Continued trip. Looked like a complete loss of the electrical system. The computer board had been replaced 9 months ago because of a different problem.

- Yardley, PA, USA

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