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    Gas Pedal Getting Stuck At WOT

    What is the usual causes of the 99-04 model years, or specifically the 03 GT model year having issues with the gas pedal getting stuck at the floor at WOT? Throttle cable returns smoothly without any sticking. Floor mat is not in the way, but the usual worn out carpet area is present...
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    Odd Brake Issue, Help Fast

    My brakes on my 93 GT have never given me any issues until driving it this morning. Today was the first time I have driven the car in about three weeks. After a couple miles (driving it nice and easy like I usually do) I slow down to make a turn and I see smoke from what appears to be under my...
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    Spark Plugs, Beam Torque Wrench?

    Has anyone used a beam type torque wrench without issue on changing their plugs? I ask because I have heard that beam type torque wrenches are not well-suited to working in tight confined areas as you need to turn/twist them a certain way to get an accurate reading. I've never used a torque...
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    Carpet Fire SFC's

    I couldnt find the answer using the search function, but is it required to remove the seats and pull up the carpets on an '03 Mustang GT to perform a Subframe connector install? I've had SFC's welded onto both of my other mustangs (Fox 92 & 93) by well know installers and they didn't have to do...
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    Model Years Receiving Revisions By Ford

    Would be very interested to receive any input as to what year mustangs received revisions to certain issues that were fairly common. Like for instance, from what I have gathered, the 2004 (and possibly 2003??:shrug:) mustangs received additional threads in the cylinder heads for the blowout...
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    Spark Plug Blowouts

    I have just bought a 2003 GT and while browsing info on the 4.6 motor I came across an alarming issue about plugs rocketing out of the cylinder heads due to lack of threads and the cheap aluminum castings. I understand the fix is a product called timeserts, but this fairly expensive band-aid...
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    Spark Plug Blowouts

    I have just bought a 2003 GT and while browsing info on the 4.6 motor I came across an alarming issue about plugs rocketing out of the cylinder heads due to lack of threads and the cheap aluminum castings. I understand the fix is a product called timeserts, but this fairly expensive band-aid...