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2004 Ford Mustang Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Ford Mustang — 4 of them relate to exterior lighting. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.

Is your car one of them?

These campaigns cover the 2004 Ford Mustang as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.

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09E025000

Exterior Lighting · Headlights

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

The riskDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

The fix — freeDope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

What was foundDope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

09E025000 at NHTSA
09E012000

Exterior Lighting

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

The riskDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

The fix — freeSabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

What was foundSabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

09E012000 at NHTSA
08E050000

Exterior Lighting · Headlights

Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

The riskWithout the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

The fix — freeK2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

What was foundK2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

08E050000 at NHTSA
06E056000

Fuel System, Gasoline

Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

The riskFailure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

The fix — freeUfi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

What was foundCertain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

06E056000 at NHTSA
06E049000

Exterior Lighting

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

The riskWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

The fix — freeCk motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

What was foundCertain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

06E049000 at NHTSA
06V108000

Vehicle Speed Control · Accelerator Pedal

This could interfere with the pedal's ability to return to an idle position.

The riskThis 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 — freeDealers 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 was foundOn 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.

06V108000 at NHTSA

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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.

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