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2004 Ford Mustang recalls and problems

1 recall and 116 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford Mustang.

1
recalls
116
owner complaints
20
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Ford Mustang recalls

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

NHTSA campaign 06V108000 · reported April 7, 2006 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 19,140 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 3, 2026 · Engine

Po442 Evaporative Emmison system leak. Heat catalyst egr set malfunctions. Primary and secondary a/c system deficiencies.

Apr 12, 2024 · Power train

See attached document for complaint

Jan 9, 2021 · Service brakes

CASUAL DRIVER. NOTICED ACCELERATION AND COASTING/ROLLING WERE SLUGGISH. MECHANIC NOTED BRAKE AREA TEMP ON FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WAS OVER 400 DEGREES. THE BRAKES ON THAT WHEEL WOULD NOT RELEASE COMPLETELY AND CAUSED CONTINUOUS FRICTION PRODUCING OVERHEATING. (I NOTICED I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE TO SUBMIT THIS BRAKE PROBLEM…

Aug 27, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system

NEVER KNOW WHEN CAR IS FULLY GAS UP ALWAYS PUT GAS IN AT 1/4 TO 1/2 TANK, WILL OVERFILL IF NOT VERY CAREFULLY SO REALLY JUST PUT NO MORE THAN 10 TO 15 DALLAS NEVER SHOWS FULL. DO NOT WANT TO OVERFLOW ON ME FOR ONE TWO IT'S BAD FOR MY BABY #1 MUSTANG

Dec 1, 2019 · Unknown or other · crash reported

BACK ON MARCH 1, 2016 I BELIEVE I WAS COMING TO A STOP LIGHT I APPLIED MY FOOT ON THE BREAK AND THE CAR SEEM TO WANNA KEEP INCHING FORWARD INCHING FORWARD I HAD AT THIS TIME CONTINUED TO PRESS DOWN ON THE BREAK AS SOON AS I KNEW IT I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET PRACTICALLY DURING A RED LIGHT AND WAS SIDESWIPED…

Mustang model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2001 1173372
2002 0118196
2003 1145194
2004 1116200
2005 5705317
2006 5424193
2007 5615465

Across all years, the 2005 Mustang has the most complaints (705). All Ford Mustang years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Ford Mustang, the most recent reported on April 7, 2006 (Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Mustang?
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (33 complaints), followed by unknown or other (15).
How many 2004 Ford Mustang complaints mention a crash or fire?
20 of 116 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 3, 2026.