wrecked my cobra.
10-12-2006, 02:59 PM
#2
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RE: WELL I WREAKED MY COBRA, PRETTY BAD
wow that blows is ford going to do anything because they hadn't sent you the recall yet. I got mine done about 4 or 5 months ago. So they knew about it long before this. I accually heard about it before the recall accually came out and i went to ford and they didn't know what I was talking about but then when the piece of paper comes in the mail they suddenly know everything.
10-12-2006, 03:27 PM
#3
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RE: WELL I WREAKED MY COBRA, PRETTY BAD
Wow man, I dont even know what to say. Sorry to hear about your car, for the most part seems like you are ok, not hurt bad. Keep us updated, that is very unfortunate.
10-12-2006, 06:55 PM
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RE: WELL I WREAKED MY COBRA, PRETTY BAD
That really sucks *****. I was just thinking about how I didn't like my yellow convert because of the black rims and said that yours looked heck of alot better. At least the hydrant stopped you as opposed to children, if that comforts you any.
10-12-2006, 07:02 PM
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RE: WELL I WREAKED MY COBRA, PRETTY BAD
man another terminator bites the dust. I really feel for you man. Are you sure your ok. Thank god your alive. If this helps i found this on a website about the recall.
May 2, 2006
Ford Announces Recall of All 2003-2004 Cobras for Carpet Fix/Sticking Gas Pedal
The NHTSA recently concluded its investigation into reports that the gas pedal on 2003-2004 Mustang Cobras could become snagged on the carpet trim under the pedal. As a result of the investigation, Ford has issued a recall on all 2003 and 2004 Cobras for a fix. Details of the fix are below.
Make : FORD Model : MUSTANG Year : 2003
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V108000 Recall Date : APR 03, 2006
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 19140
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN 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.
May 2, 2006
Ford Announces Recall of All 2003-2004 Cobras for Carpet Fix/Sticking Gas Pedal
The NHTSA recently concluded its investigation into reports that the gas pedal on 2003-2004 Mustang Cobras could become snagged on the carpet trim under the pedal. As a result of the investigation, Ford has issued a recall on all 2003 and 2004 Cobras for a fix. Details of the fix are below.
Make : FORD Model : MUSTANG Year : 2003
Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V108000 Recall Date : APR 03, 2006
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 19140
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN 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.
10-12-2006, 08:47 PM
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RE: WELL I WREAKED MY COBRA, PRETTY BAD
Too bad bud, feel for you.
and yeah it does not surprise me if you get rediculous bill for fire hydrant.
had buddy take telephone pole and couple of trees and city sent him a huge bill.
it's stupidly expensive cause you've got a "government" doing the work, just add 3 zero's
to the cost of anything once you get a government agency involved.
Before TSA took over airport security it was done privately for about 700mil a year
now TSA spends 5 BILLION!!!!!, you feel any safer?
I think you're up a creek as far as getting anything out of Ford...........
and yeah it does not surprise me if you get rediculous bill for fire hydrant.
had buddy take telephone pole and couple of trees and city sent him a huge bill.
it's stupidly expensive cause you've got a "government" doing the work, just add 3 zero's
to the cost of anything once you get a government agency involved.
Before TSA took over airport security it was done privately for about 700mil a year
now TSA spends 5 BILLION!!!!!, you feel any safer?
I think you're up a creek as far as getting anything out of Ford...........
10-12-2006, 08:53 PM
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RE: WELL I WREAKED MY COBRA, PRETTY BAD
I think you'll have 50 virgins land in your bed room before you get Ford to cough up any money for repairs.
The recall is announced & I don't believe Ford has any obligation to send you notification of the recall.
Sorry to hear about that man! Heal up fast!
The recall is announced & I don't believe Ford has any obligation to send you notification of the recall.
Sorry to hear about that man! Heal up fast!