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Re: When i push the gas nuffin happens! [sally_not]
by zertndo
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Aug 27, 2006 (3:23 pm)
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Replying to: sally_not (Aug 26, 2006 5:07 pm)
I am in the same boat as you. I have an '05 convertible and it is a dog. I punch it from a start and it seems to want to think about it. If I ease into acceleration and then punch it, it is better. Also, don't try to use passing gear in an emergency. I think it takes 5 minutes to go from 45 mph to 60mph just to pass. And do not even think about pulling out in front of anyone from a stop. I should have gotten the standard tranny, but my old knees won't take the clutching anymore.  I am looking into the problem, but I am tired of hearing that this is the way electronics work. B.U.L.L.
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- #1426 of 1524
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Re: When i push the gas nuffin happens! [sally_not]
by tranti
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Aug 28, 2006 (6:26 am)
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Replying to: sally_not (Aug 26, 2006 5:07 pm)
I had the problem in my V6 auto. I read in a mustang forum. It is called throttle lag. You can re calibrate the computer of your car as following. Turn on, but not start your car. Wait a minute for some lights go off. Press the gas pedal slowly until it hits the floor and then release it slowly. Turn off and then start your car. The problem will go away.
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- #1427 of 1524
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Dead Batteries & Failsafe Mode
by possum3
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Aug 28, 2006 (2:07 pm)
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I have an early 05 GT ragtop that ran problem free for 19,000 miles. Problems began with the failsafe mode on the message board. This will not leave an engine code and you must take it to your dealer with the message on the display. If you shut down the message disappears and the car runs fine again. The solution to this problem is a "throttle body sensor" which will usually require a replacement of the cast aluminum throttle body when servicing this problem. After this cure, I had an intermitant starting problem develop. Sometimes the car would start, sometimes not even after it was just shut down after a long trip. After two dealers looking at it, one out of town and my home dealer, the car checked out OK as did the battery. Brought it home and it failed to start after a 60 mile trip and sitting for 7 hours the next day. Jumped it and it ran fine. Failed to start the next morning and had it picked-up by flatbed and delivered to dealer service. Car started for the service tech. After a day of frustrating testing, the car finally showed a "low voltage" code and the battery was the cause. I believe that the Mustang GT's are not equipped with as high an amp battery as required for all the toys and they break down after some use. Keep after the service department to uncover the problem - let them keep the car and drive it. It will eventually do it for them.
Possum3
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Re: bad 05 mustang [silverragtop]
by silverragtop
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Aug 29, 2006 (7:38 pm)
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Replying to: silverragtop (Aug 23, 2006 7:33 pm)
Car is going back to the interior trim shop to repair the convertible top headliner. This is the fourth attempt at repairing the problem. Was told the car will be in the shop through the Labor day weekend. I tried to post pictures of the problem with no luck.
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- #1429 of 1524
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Re: When i push the gas nuffin happens! [sally_not]
by cpelusi
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Aug 30, 2006 (7:57 pm)
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Replying to: sally_not (Aug 26, 2006 5:07 pm)
I have a 2005 GT and I am experiencing the same problems. The car was at the dealer a week ago and they replaced the fuel pumps. Driving the car over the past week the same thing started happening again. When I am at a stop and try to accelerate the car hesitates for a few seconds then jumps hard into driving. Today sitting in traffic when I hit the gas nothing happened, I just sat there. The engine light came on yet again and I was stuck. I turned the car off and then on again and made it home. Going back to the dealer tomorrow. Any suggestions? 
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- #1430 of 1524
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Re: Already In The Shop [spcard]
by spcard
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Aug 31, 2006 (6:47 am)
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Replying to: spcard (Aug 24, 2006 9:34 pm)
ok..here it is..day ten and still nothing. They told me the part is coming from a vedor back east somewhere. ok..how long does it take to get a part. I mean seriously, TEN DAYS !??!!!. IM beginning to think that maybe theres more wrong with my car that they aren't telling me. There has to be something i can do. can i even get a new car ? Im just really frustrated. what do i do ?
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- #1431 of 1524
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Re: Already In The Shop [spcard]
by jewelsstang
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Aug 31, 2006 (11:54 am)
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Replying to: spcard (Aug 24, 2006 9:34 pm)
Same sort of things happening with my car. this car reached 900 miles and strange things begun from "Limp Home mode" in the dash where I could not get passed 20 MPH to dying in the middle of a turn in an intersection. They had mine three seperate times and then for for 1 week and finally replaced the MAS -Mass Air Flow Sensor. Their explanation was that all of the tests "pointed" in that direction. So far, so good. It's been 3 weeks.
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Re: When i push the gas nuffin happens! [tranti]
by lmm
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Aug 31, 2006 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: tranti (Aug 28, 2006 6:26 am)
This will work, but the problem will return. The computer has adaptive learning and will eventually relearn your driving technique.
Find a knowledgeable tuner who can remove the throttle lag and at the same time get a Cold Air Intake and add 25hp to your pony.
Ford purposely slowed the car down and there are a lot of hidden hp tricks. Read some differnt forums that are actually informative with technical assistance and information.
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Re: Already In The Shop [spcard]
by silverragtop
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Aug 31, 2006 (6:54 pm)
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Replying to: spcard (Aug 31, 2006 6:47 am)
Look into the Lemon Law in your state. If you've owned the car less tha 12 months and have put less than 12,000 miles on the car you may have a case. Has the car been back 3 times for the same problem with no resolution? Has the car been out of service for 30 or more days?
I submitted my Lemon Law paper work last week. Good luck!!!
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Re: When i push the gas nuffin happens! [lmm]
by tranti
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Sep 01, 2006 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: lmm (Aug 31, 2006 6:44 pm)
You are right. But, CAI costs around $ 600 and may void warranty. That is why I have not bought CAI.
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