Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The accelerator pedal on your vehicle might get stuck in the floor carpeting, which could cause problems with the pedal returning to its idle position.
Risk if Unfixed
This could lead to the pedal sticking down, causing your car to accelerate unexpectedly or take longer to stop, which might result in a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will add a shield to the floor carpeting behind the accelerator pedal at no cost to you, and the recall has already begun.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN MUSTANG COBRA PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLOOR CARPETING DURING HEAVY THROTTLE APPLICATION. THE UNIQUE SURFACE PROFILE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY CATCH IN THE CUTOUT ON THE FLOOR CARPETING BEHIND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE PEDAL'S ABILITY TO RETURN TO AN IDLE POSITION. UNEXPECTED, CONTINUED THROTTLE APPLICATION AND/OR INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIELD OVER THE CUTOUT IN THE CARPET BEHIND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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