Issue ID | 1359781 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10957671 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | MUSTANG |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 07/02/17 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The break pedal is too close to the accelarator and if you press down far enough of the brake, your foot may also touch the accelerator, thus causing the car to accelerate while you are trying to slow down or stop. I contacted the dealer as well as the district office, but they found nothing wrong. Finally, they had someone ride with me and they noticed that at a certain point, my foot was coming in contact with the accerarator by maybe 1/8". The dealer said they couldn't do anything about fixing it because there had been no recall issued. I have had numerous occasions where i have almost been in an accident because of this, even after i became aware of the issue. I can't beleiev that i am the only one in the country who has had this problem, and my feet are not that big. I believe by moving the brake pedal to the left about 1/4" will resolve the issue. The dealer said they would do it when/if a recall was issued. As stated before, this happens when the brake pedal is depressed beyond a certain point, which is usually when hard braking, or a quick slowdown is required and there is no time to think about where your foot is in relation to the accelerator. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHANDLER, AZ |
VIN pattern | 1FA6P8AM9F5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 04/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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