2004 Ford Mustang speed control problems

The 2004 Ford Mustang has 34 speed control complaints filed with NHTSA — 27% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Speed Control complaints

27%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Speed Control complaints by year

Mustang speed control complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

06V108000Speed ControlApril 7, 2006 · 19,140 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

What owners report

“TL*THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2004 FORD MUSTANG COBRA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO DRIVE FORWARD. HE STATED THAT THE PEDAL WAS STUCK TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A CURB AND, CRASHED INTO A FENCE AND A POLE,…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · September 9, 2007 · crash

Common questions

How many speed control complaints does the 2004 Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA has 34 complaints about the 2004 Ford Mustang speed control — 27% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2004 Ford Mustang speed control?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the speed control: 06V108000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.