Accelerator Pedal HORROR STORY

[USMC0341]

Pictures of this unit (the new carpet guard) would be nice... ;-)

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[JB]

I concede to your point, and raise you $25.00

I don't gamble though :beer:

 

[EJ23]

1. Fix your shit if it's sticking! My God... :bash:

2. Don't lay all over the limiter! Want a new motor? Well more than likely, but you know what I mean.

3. I've stalled a number of times, and don't lose my brakes. You just have to hit 'em a little harder. Power steering...well, I don't have a problem turning the car when it stalls. It's harder but not that hard. :shrug:

 

[Kevin the Clean 1]

Why in hell do people insist on bringing old dead posts, especially ones dealing with subjects that everyone should know about by now, back from the dead?

-Jeff

Sorry Jeff, it's my falut man. I just wanted to see a pict or 2 before the dealer puts the ugly thing in my carpet... ;-)

 

[Kevin the Clean 1]

USMC0341,

Thanks for the picture man..! ;-)

 

[skratpiece]

My 2004 Cobra has a metal plate under the gas pedal. Is my car a late 2004 model that had the issue resolved or do even the inflicted cobras have this metal plate?

 

[RedfireSVT]

My 2004 Cobra has a metal plate under the gas pedal. Is my car a late 2004 model that had the issue resolved or do even the inflicted cobras have this metal plate?

there was a recall and that was the fix.

 

[DeuceSVT]

Bought mine used last April. I got the recall in the mail last month, i totally forgot about it. Had to get it in stalled >_>

 

[slo-poc]

I cut the carpet...still did it...called tousley ford 8 bucks later and 1 minute install...all fixed...

 

[canibus]

Holy 3 year old thread batman!

 

[Ghoust]

there is a tsb regarding this. go to the dealer

 

[JMD0346]

there is a tsb regarding this. go to the dealer

Damn this is back from the dead. Ive alomost hit a car because of this. Its only happened a few times to me. 03 Cobra. Never got the fix. Push in the clutch and kill the engine is all you have to do.

 

[kens88gt]

Is there a time limit on the recall or does it matter that you are not the original owner of the car?

 

[JMD0346]

Is there a time limit on the recall or does it matter that you are not the original owner of the car?

I dont think so. They sent me a reminder of the recall the end of last year. Ive had this thing since June '02. Its a safety item so I think they have to fix it by law no matter the age of the car.

 

[deec73]

Why in hell do people insist on bringing old dead posts, especially ones dealing with subjects that everyone should know about by now, back from the dead?

-Jeff

Have you ever thought about him maybe being a NEW Cobra owner? Not everyone on here bought their cars back in 02/03 when they first came out. :burn:

 

[Redfire_USMC]

I have an 03 redfire (I mention this because apparently this is most common with 04s) and I'm trying to imagine exactly what is going on. So is it that the bolt behind the gas pedal gets caught on the carpeting? I have some weather guard floormats in my car, that should stop any chance of happening to me correct? Or am I missing something? I rarely floor my car but if I ever do, I don't want it to stay there against my discretion!

 

[Maverick-4]

I have an 03 redfire (I mention this because apparently this is most common with 04s) and I'm trying to imagine exactly what is going on. So is it that the bolt behind the gas pedal gets caught on the carpeting? I have some weather guard floormats in my car, that should stop any chance of happening to me correct? Or am I missing something? I rarely floor my car but if I ever do, I don't want it to stay there against my discretion!

I have yet to have this happen to me in any of my mustangs but it is VERY possible.

To me part of the problem lies with the fact that the pedal assembly is weak and bends out of shape from heavy use (its just stamped metal). My solution was to remove the pedal assembly, bend it back into shape (to stop before it touches the floor) and welded the back of it which made it stronger preventing it from deforming again. (you can also reach in there and literally bend the pedal back into shape by gently pulling on it, thats how easy to bend it is, just bend it back into shape to keep it off the floor when you WOT)

I also recommend removing the slack from the accelerator pedal (search for the mod, its super easy) this will also greatly help from the pedal hitting and possibly getting stuck to the floor rug or car mat.

 

[IA Shelby]

I have an 03 redfire (I mention this because apparently this is most common with 04s) and I'm trying to imagine exactly what is going on. So is it that the bolt behind the gas pedal gets caught on the carpeting? I have some weather guard floormats in my car, that should stop any chance of happening to me correct? Or am I missing something? I rarely floor my car but if I ever do, I don't want it to stay there against my discretion!

I know you may catch some heat for reviving an ancient thread but I had never heard of this issue. I am going to check my 04 to see if it has been fixed.

Thanks

 

[SVT_ DRiX]

I think it is absolutely B.S. that Ford has not addressed this. No way they don't know about it. It has happened too frequently for it to be an isolated issue. This is downright dangerous. Imagine the motor hung up at redline with an inexperienced driver behind the wheel. It's a disaster waiting to happen. I just go ballistic when I keep reading about safety issues like this that Ford turns their back to. I guess they didn't learn their lesson from the Firestone tire fiasco.
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Wasnt this a service bulletin/recall/whatever you call it,? My 04 Cobra has a plastic plate that is bolted behind the gas pedal to keep it from getting stuck on the carpet.


Found this, its a few down from the top: 2004 FORD MUSTANG Problems

 

[GSPsnFORDs]

I have an 03 redfire (I mention this because apparently this is most common with 04s) and I'm trying to imagine exactly what is going on. So is it that the bolt behind the gas pedal gets caught on the carpeting? I have some weather guard floormats in my car, that should stop any chance of happening to me correct? Or am I missing something? I rarely floor my car but if I ever do, I don't want it to stay there against my discretion!

Wow, this is an old thread...way before I bought mine. If you didn't read the whole thread and are concerned, look under you gas pedal. If there's a metal formed plate, you have the fix. If not, then go to your local dealer and inform them...it's a safety issue and it's free. When I bought mine in 2008 from the first owner, Ford sent ME a letter informing me this hadn't been done to my car. I had my local dealer order the parts and instructions and did it myself...I think most dealers will insist on doing it though b/c of liability purposes but I don't like dealerships and mine was cool about it.