Vehicle recall 06V108000 · April 7, 2006
2003-2004 Ford Mustang
On certain mustang cobra passenger vehicles, the rear surface of the accelerator pedal may come into contact with floor carpeting during heavy throttle application.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 06S43.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V108000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 7, 2006
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 06S43
- Owner notification
- April 26, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19,140
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Mustang (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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