How many problems does the 2005 FORD Mustang have?

The 2005 FORD Mustang currently has 868 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2005 FORD Mustang?

The most common problems reported for the 2005 FORD Mustang are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2005 FORD Mustang problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2005 FORD Mustang comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2005 FORD Mustang Problems

AIR BAGS

265 complaints

Took the 2005 Mustang GT in several years ago to have one airbag replaced. Dealer (Autonation Torrance, California) stated parts were not available for the other side. One of the airbags has never been replaced. I now read there is a "Do Not Drive" recall for vehicles of this year and model in "Zone A".

Aug 13, 2024

Allen , our son had accident Friday May 20th in our 2005 Ford Mustang gt. He swerved to miss something in the road and lost control of the vehicle. It actually rolled over but also damaged the front end enough to bend the frame rails. The ai bags did not set off. There was a recall on them and we had them replaced by Ford in 2020 . My wife and I felt like they should have deployed . Thanks

Jun 01, 2022

Crash: 1

Brought the vehicle in for airbag replacement. Made an appointment ahead of time. Left the car over night. Contacted the service dept the next day and they told me the repair was done. I went in and was handed the keys and paperwork and told it was done. I kept getting recall notices from Ford, so I contacted them to let them know the airbags had been replaced. They insisted I never brought the car in, but I have the paperwork. Upon going over the details with Ford during the first phone call. Only one airbag had been replaced, and they gave the car back to me under the impression it was safe to drive. Last week was the third time I've contacted. Each time they say they will investigate the matter and never call back. I've lost confidence in this dealership and Ford for being unwilling to admit they dropped the ball and fix the problem. Their letters say they will come to you, but that's not happening either. I would like to watch this being done, sorry I just don't trust them anymore. (I have the paperwork)

Jun 24, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V001000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHEEHY FORD OF MARLOW HEIGHTS (LOCATED AT 5000 AUTH RD, CAMP SPRINGS, MD 20746, (301) 298-0793) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Oct 11, 2019

TAKATA INFLATORS. I HAVE BEEN TRYING SINCE LAST AUGUST TO GET THE RECALL DONE ON BOTH MY FRONT AIRBAGS.FIRST THE DEALER(CHARLES GABUS FORD IN DESMOINES IOWA)PROMISED ME A LOANER CAR FOR THE DAY MY CAR WOULD BE IN THE SHOP,ONLY TO TRAVEL THERE 40 MILES AND THEN THEY SAY THEY HAD NONE AVAILABLE.THEN I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. RECALL DEPARTMENT JUST TO TRY TO GET MY NAME OFF OF THEIR RECALL MAILING LIST DUE TO THE FACT THAT THEY DON'T REALLY TAKE THIS RECALL SERIOUSLY.AFTER REQUESTING TO TALK TO A SUPERVISOR BECAUSE I WAS GETTING NOWHERE WITH THIS WOMAN ,SHE SIMPLY HUNG UP ON ME.

Apr 18, 2019

+ 260 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

196 complaints

I've own a 2005 Mustang GT since the year 2012. Throughout the years I've encountered problems where the cooling fan would abruptly shut off and cause the engine to overheat. The first time this happened I had to pull over to the side of the road countless of times just to let my car get cool enough to get back home. I brought the Mustang GT in to a mechanic who suggested to replace the radiator fan. After replacing it, the fan would work for a few weeks only for it to randomly shut off, but turn back on. Just recently I found oil in my spark plugs and found the following OBD II error codes: P0480 Fan 1 Control Circuit & P0481 Fan 2 Control Circuit. I am convinced the valve seals and maybe the piston rings were worn out due to excessive heat caused by the Mustang's electrical issues with the radiator fan. After searching online, I found countless amounts of threads and videos of other Mustang owners experiencing the same issue. Most of them are caused by a faulty relay connection inside the Mustang's fuse box that is causing the radiator fan to fail. The faulty relay would get burnt and cause a short thus not providing power to the radiator fan which left many owners stranded on the road and caused over thousands of dollars in damages to their engine. The part that gets burnt is not easily available and would require owners to pay an additional thousands of dollars to reconnect the relays. Some owners had no choice but to create a makeshift wired connection from their radiator fan to the dashboard so that their vehicle's engine can remain under normal operating temperatures while driving. I've attached a video of someone explaining this issue at the 8:00 Minute mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAs6uf3VV68

Jul 12, 2023

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer and several unknown gauges on the instrument cluster became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,981.

Jun 28, 2023

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that after parking and turning the vehicle off for extended periods of time, the vehicle would not restart, and the battery needed to be recharged. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Jan 25, 2023

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that one day after a rainstorm she noticed several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the headlights were inoperable due to the water leaking into the interior of the vehicle. Additionally, there was water leaking into the interior of the dashboard. There was also water coming out of the driver’s side front air vent and the interior lighting in the vehicle from the interior module and center console. The lights were flickering on and off. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer however, the dealer was not able to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Oct 14, 2021

I'M HAVING THE SAME ISSUE EVERYONE ELSE IS WITH THEIR SPEEDOMETER, TACH, FUEL GAGE. IT WAS WORKING FINE, THE WEATHER WARMED UP AND IT WOULD WORK SOMETIMES. THEN IT JUST STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE I HAVE NO WAY OF TELLING HOW FAST I'M GOING. I COULD UNDERSTAND THIS HAPPENING IF I HAD 100,000 MILES ON IT, BUT AS OF YESTERDAY, 4/26/2021 IT JUST HIT 39,034. WITH EVERYONE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE, HOW IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. I HAD TO REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AT COST OF $875. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND A DANGEROUS ONE.

Apr 27, 2021

+ 191 more complaints for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

46 complaints

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to fuel the vehicle, the fuel tank was unable to be fully fueled. The contact stated that either the nozzle would shut off prematurely or gasoline would be prevented from flowing into the fuel tank. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, but by late 2024, the fuel tank could no longer be filled, and the vehicle was placed in storage. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer prior to being placed in storage, and the contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of Technical Service Bulletin Number: 05-15012; however, the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

Aug 05, 2025

OUR 2005 FORD MUSTANG V6 STARTED SHOWING NO FUEL ON THE GAUGE APPROXIMATED IN JUNE OF 2013. AT FIRST IT WAS RANDOM BUT NOW IT NEVER SHOWS GAS IN THE TANK EVEN WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. WE KEEP TRACK OF THE MILES AND KEEP IT FILLED BECAUSE WE HAVE NO GAUGE. AS OF MARCH 2014 THE CAR HAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND HAS STARTED TO STOP WHEN AT INTERSECTIONS. IT ACTS LIKE IT HAS NO GAS. IT IS FRIGHTENING WHEN YOUR CAR IS SITTING IN BUSY TRAFFIC AND WON'T MOVE. SO FAR IT HAS STARTED UP AFTER A FEW TRIES. WE ARE VERY CONCERNED AFTER READING OTHER MUSTANG OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND FORD HAS DONE NOTHING TO RECALL OR TRY TO HELP OWNERS FIX THIS ISSUE. *TR

Mar 10, 2014

I OWN A FORD MUSTANG 2005 V6. THE FIRST THING TO HAPPEN AROUND DECEMBER OF 2013 WAS MY GAS GAUGE DROPPED TO EMPTY AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT CAME ON WITH A MESSAGE OF FAILURE TO READ THE AMOUNT OF GAS OF VEHICL WHEN IN FACT I HAD A FULL TANK. THIS STARTED DOING IT EVERY SO OFTEN AND NOW DOES IT ON A DAILY OCCURRENCE, THE CHECK ENGINE IS ON AND I HAVE DIFICULTIES TO PASS POLLUTION TEST IN ILLINOIS BECAUSE OF THAT. THIS IS HAPPENING TO MANY MUSTANG OWENERS AND REALLY SOUNDS LIKE A DEFECT ON THESE FORD MUSTANG. IT IS NOT A CHEAP FIX AND FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND A RECALL NEEDS TO BE DONE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED.[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Feb 12, 2014

IN 2008 FORD REPLACED THE GAS TANK ON THE FORD MUSTANG BECAUSE OF A DEFECT IN THE GAS TANK FOR REFUELING. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INDICATING EITHER LOW FUEL PRESSURE OR EMITTING EMISSIONS. VERIFIED PROBLEM AT PERRY FORD POWAY CA WITH [XXX] EXPLAINED THAT THE NEW GAS TANK NEEDED TO HAVE NEW FUEL PUMP CELL TO MATCH THE NEW GAS TANK. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE VERIFIED ONLY NEW GAS TANK INSTALLED IN 2008. FORD WANTS ME TO PAY FOR CORRECTING THEIR ERROR OF NOT MATCHING THE RIGHT FUEL PUMP CELL TO THE NEW GAS TANK. IF THE GAS TANK IS LEAKING FUMES THIS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A RISK TO ME AND OTHER THAT HAD A GAS TANK REPLACED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Sep 12, 2011

2005 FORD MUSTANG BEEN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT 3 TIMES FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO FILL GAS TANK, SPEWS OUT EVEN AT A TRICKLE FROM THE PUMP 4TH TIME RETURNED TO DEALER AND SAID THERE WAS A REPAIR BUT NOW MY WARRANTY HAS RUN OUT. THEY KNEW THE REPAIR WAS AVAILABLE LONG AGO. SURELY THIS QUALIFIES AS A DEFECT IN THE SYSTEM. WHEN IT HAPPENS MY WIFE GETS COVERED IN GAS SHOOTING OUT THE FILLER NECK. *TR

Mar 23, 2011

+ 41 more complaints for this component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

36 complaints

ENGINE GOES TO FUEL THROTTLE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY OR IN TOWN & ALSO WHEN AT A FULL STOP ON ITS OWN I HAVE TO EITHER SHUT OFF IGNITION OR IF DRIVING PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL THEN HIT THROTTLE TO STOP THE HIGH RPM EXTREMELY UNSAFE. HAVE NOT DRIVEN CAR IN OVER TWO MONTHD

Mar 27, 2019

MUSTANG IS STUCK IN LIMP MODE. CAN NOT REV ENGINE ABOVE 5 MILES PER HOUR.

Jun 03, 2017

ON DEC 15 2016 APPROXIMATELY 8:15 P.M I WENT TO THE 711 A MINUTE UP THE ROAD FROM MY HOUSE. AS I WAS LEAVING THE STORE TO GET ON DOUBLE CREEK DR TO COME BACK HOME I WAS ENTERING THE STREET TO GET IN THE FAR LEFT TURNING LANE TO MAKE A U TURN AT THE LIGHT TO GO BACK TO MY HOUSE . I WAS SLOWLY COME OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY OF 711 PICKED UP SPEED ABOUT 15 -20 MPH . WHEN SUDDENLY THE GAS THROTTLE STARTED PICKING UP SPEED . I WAS HEADED STRAIGHT FOR THE RED LIGHT THE GAS PEDDLE QUICKLY PICKED UP SPEED . THERE WAS TRAFFIC THAT HAD A GREEN LIGHT GOING HORIZONTALLY, I TRIED EVERYTHING TO TRY AND STOP MY VEHICLE . IN ORDER TO AVOID GETTING T BONED I TURNED MY OUT OF CONTROL CAR FROM THE THROTTLE BEING STUCK TO THE FAR RIGHT SCARED FOR MY LIFE . THERE WAS A VEHICLE TURNING LEFT AND I HIT THE DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE ALL THE WAY DOWN THE SIDE . WHEN THAT HAPPENED . I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE SLOW DOWN THE CAR AND PULL INTO THE STORE. WITH IN A FEW MINUTES THE POLICE OFFICERS WERE THERE . THERE WAS DAMAGE TO BOTH OUR VEHICLES . MY MUSTANG WILL BE TOTALED . THE OTHER GENTLEMAN TOOK OFF IN AN AMBULANCE . THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM THANK GOD NOBODY WAS KILLED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS THE CAR AND WE ARE GOING TO REQUEST AND ASK THAT FORD DO A DATA DOWN LOAD OR INSURANCE COMPANY . SO FAR FORD DOES NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS MATTER . WE OPENED UP A CASE WITH FORD AND WAS QUICKLY BLEW OFF. I AM NOT BLOWING THIS OFF IN THE NAME OF JESUS AND A CHILD OF GOD . I WAS PROTECTED FROM SOMETHING THAT COULD OF BEEN DEATH. MY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN IN THIS CAR OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS AND THIS COULD OF HAPPENED AT ANY TIME OF ME GOING FASTER SPEEDS LIKE ON THE FREEWAY. FORD NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS AND I'M NOT STOPPING TILL THEY TAKE RESPONSIBILITY , BEFORE SOMEBODY IS KILLED . *TR

Jan 05, 2017

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

MY 05 V6 MUSTANG'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS GOING OUT. THE TACTOMITER STAYS AT ZERO AT ALL TIMES AND THE SPEEDOMITER VARIES. AT TIME MY SPEEDOMITER ACTS NORMAL THEN IT WILL GO BELLOW ZERO. MY SPEEDOMITER WILL FIX ITS SELF AFTER 10 - 15 MINUTES OF THE CAR BEING TURNED OFF. I HAVE NOTICED, ON THE INTERNET, THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY EXACT YEAR MODEL EVEN IF THEY HAVE REALLY LOW MILAGE. I BELIEVE THAT FORD SHOULD RECALL AND FIX THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE NOT BEING ABLE TO TELL HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING IS QUITE THE SAFTEY HAZARD. I BELIEVE THAT THE ONLY REASON WHY FOR HASNT RECALLED IT YET, IS BECAUSE THEY CHARGE $500 - $800 AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIXED. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME.

Nov 30, 2016

THE SPEEDOMETER IS ERRATIC. SOMETIMES IT SHOWS I AM DRIVING 40 MILES OVER THE SPEED I AM AT AND IN IDLE IT SOMETIMES SHOWS THE SPEED NEEDLE BELOW THE ZERO. SOMETIMES IT SHOWS I AM DRIVING 20MPH UNDER WHAT I THINK I'M DRIVING AT. RESULTING IN 4 TICKETS. I AM PAYING OVER $500 TO HAVE FORD REPLACE THE CLUSTER.

Sep 21, 2016

+ 31 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

34 complaints

CORROSION ON LEADING AND TRAILING EDGES OF ALUMINUM HOOD.

Aug 14, 2015

FACTORY CONTAMINATION ON HOOD.CAUSING THE PAINT TO BUBBLE DUE TO HOOD CORROSION.

Jun 07, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UNDER THE FLOORMAT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS WATER LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Mar 26, 2015

TYPICAL PAINT PEELING ON 2005 FORD MUSTANG HOOD. *TR

Mar 13, 2015

WATER IS COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH BOARD WHEN IT RAINS AND CAUSING A BIG FLOOD IN MY VEHICLE. *JS

Dec 03, 2014

+ 29 more complaints for this component

PARKING BRAKE

24 complaints

UPON FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED OWNER'S MANUAL WHICH STATES "TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE, PULL THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE UP AS FAR AS POSSIBLE", I EXPERIENCED A LOUD POPPING SOUND FOLLOWED BY THE INABILITY TO USE PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED PARKING BRAKE SINCE THE CABLES HAD BEEN SNAPPED. I HAVE SEEN THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS ISSUES AND COMPLAINTS PERTAINING TO THE PARKING BRAKE/PARKING BRAKE CABLES WITH 2005 FORD MUSTANGS, BUT IT APPEARS THAT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE EVEN THOUGH FORD HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE INEFFICIENCY OF THESE CABLES BY REPLACING THEM IN THE 2007 AND LATER MUSTANG MODELS. THE RUBBER COATING OF THESE CABLES IS APPARENTLY INEFFICIENT IN KEEPING MOISTURE AND WATER OUT OF THE CABLE ITSELF AS EXPRESSED BY MANY UNHAPPY FORD MUSTANG OWNERS, WHICH IN TURN CAUSED MY CABLES TO RUST AND EVENTUALLY SNAP. I FIND IT EXTREMELY ALARMING THAT THIS IS SUCH A PREVALENT COMPLAINT YET NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM BY EITHER FORD OR THE NHTSA. HAD THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISSUED BY FORD NOT SAID "PULL THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE UP AS FAR AS POSSIBLE" MY ISSUE AND POSSIBLY MANY OTHERS WOULD NOT HAVE COME TO FRUITION, SINCE IN AN ATTEMPT TO SECURE MY VEHICLE BASED ON THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS MY PARKING BRAKE CABLES BROKE AS A RESULT OF THE FAULTY RUBBER COATING. ALSO, THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE I WOULD HAVE NOT ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM HAD THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATED TO ONLY RAISE THE PARKING BRAKE UNTIL A FAIR AMOUNT OF TENSION IS FELT. HOWEVER, THE ISSUE I EXPERIENCED WOULD HAVE MOST LIKELY BEEN INEVITABLE GIVEN THE NUMEROUS ISSUES AND COMPLAINTS ALREADY SURROUNDING THE PROBLEMS WITH THE PARKING BRAKE AND CABLE, SO LUCKILY I EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM WITHOUT MYSELF OR ANYONE ELSE SUFFERING ANY INJURIES. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS ISSUE AS IT IS EXTRAORDINARILY UNFAIR TO PUT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF REPAIR ON THE CONSUMER WHEN THE MANUFACTURER COULD HAVE TAKEN STEPS TO FIX THIS ISSUE, AND HAS DONE SO IN LATER MODELS. *TR

Jun 15, 2011

MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG FAILED VIRGINIA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO ALL 3 EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT BY FORD (TSB 0654) AND NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. NUMEROUS OWNERS FOUND ON THE WWW HAVE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AND HAVE FACED LARGE REPAIR COST ($500-700) AS WELL AS VEHICLES ROLLING OUT INTO THE STREET CAUSING ACCIDENTS WHEN LEFT UNATTENDED ON INCLINES. THE PARKING BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP IN COLD WEATHER. THIS IN MY OPINION IS A SAFETY ITEM AND SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE MAKE FORD ISSUE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE REALLY GETS HURT. *TR

Feb 25, 2011

I HAVE A 2005 FORD MUSTANG AND WENT TO GO TO WORK AND MY EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE. I CAN NOT DRIVE MY CAR. LEFT IT RUNNING FOR 20 MINUTES TO LET IT WARM UP BUT IT STILL WILL NOT RELEASE. THIS HAPPENED WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CAR NEW AND THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKE STATING IT WAS A DEFECT. BUT NOW ITS DOING THE SAME THING. *TR

Dec 14, 2010

E-BRAKE MALFUNCTION ON A 2005 FORD MUSTANG V6. I LEAVE THE CAR IN GEAR ALL THE TIME BECAUSE OF THE ISSUE. MY VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A HILL OVER A CURB AND CAUSED $980 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE CONDENSER AND RADIATOR. APPARENTLY FORD SAID THE E-CORD IS WRAPPED ALL AROUND THE UNIT AND I NEED A REPLACEMENT AT $565. *TR

Nov 17, 2010

I HAVE A 2005 FORD MUSTANG.. AND I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT EMERGENCY BRAKE PROBLEM.. I JUST HAD MY EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES REPLACED AT A LOCAL FORD DEALER. THE EMERGENCY BRAKES WOULD NOT RELEASE. I DIDN'T KNOW THAT THE BRAKES WERE STILL HOLDING UNTIL A SAW WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEELS.. MY CAR DIDN'T PASS MY STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE CAR.. *TR

Oct 20, 2010

+ 19 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

16 complaints

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving at approximately 25-35 MPH for approximately two miles, the engine started overheating. The oil pan gasket was leaking. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V779000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). There were several hoses that were split. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the radiator and engine were cracked, and the pistons were loose. There was air in the oil. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

Mar 24, 2025

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 32,000.

Mar 15, 2012

MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 2005 FORD MUSTANG YESTERDAY WHEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES. HE WAS PULLING ONTO I 95 WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. HE COULDN'T EVEN MAKE IF OFF THE DRIVING AREA WHEN IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. ONCE IT STOPPED BLACK SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT. HE JUMPED OUT OF THE CAR AND RAN AWAY FROM IT WHEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE CAR WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION. NEVER EVEN MISSED AN OIL CHANGE. NO WARNING SIGNS OF ANY ISSUES. I AM THANKFUL THAT MY SON IS SAFE BUT VERY UPSET AT THE FORD CAR AND HAVE NOW READ MANY FORD FIRE ISSUES THAT FORD HAS NOT CORRECTED. *TR

Oct 01, 2011

Fire: 1

LOST POWER STEERING WHEN BELT CAME OFF. THE HARMONIC BALANCER SEPARATED WITH THE PULLEY PART MOVING 1 1/2" TOWARD THE MOTOR TAKING IT OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE REST OF THE BELT. *TR

Jul 01, 2010

LOST POWER STEERING WHEN BELT CAME OFF. THE HARMONIC BALANCER SEPARATED WITH THE PULLEY PART MOVING 1 1/2" TOWARD THE MOTOR TAKING IT OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE REST OF THE BELT. FORD ADMITTED THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE HARMONIC BALANCERS AND THERE IS A NATIONWIDE BACK ORDER ON THEM. *TR

Nov 16, 2009

+ 11 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

15 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE TRANSMISSION SENSOR AND GEAR RATIO WERE MALFUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK HOME. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR UNLESS IT WAS SHIFTED INTO LOW GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER ABLE TO SHIFT INTO HIGHER GEARS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 174,283.

Jan 03, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A PIECE ON THE CLUTCH OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SWITCH GEARS. THE FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

Oct 11, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH GEARS, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND A CRUNCH SOUND WAS HEARD. THE CLUTCH PEDAL TRAVELED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS SWITCHED TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND A PIECE OF PLASTIC WAS FOUND FRACTURED INTO TWO PARTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE UNDER THE CLUTCH PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.

Jun 28, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

Jun 14, 2012

2005 MUSTANG HAD ROUTINE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUSH DONE AT 46K MILES, PRIOR TO SERVICE NO LEAKS, ONLY COMPLAINTS OF NOISY TRANSMISSION. NOW TRANSMISSION LEAKS, NOTICED SOME OIL AT A FEW HUNDREDS WIPED IT CLEAN THINKING IT WAS RESIDUE FROM THE FLUSH. AT 50K CHECKED AGAIN AND LEAK IN WORSE AND TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP (JONES FORD, N. CHARLESTON, SC). DEALER REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR OF THE LEAK, STATING LEAK WAS NOT CAUSED BY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THEY PERFORMED, ALTHOUGH STATES THEY DO THESE ROUTINELY AND OCCASIONALLY CARS COME BACK LEAKING FROM THE PROCEDURE. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CRC AND THEY STATED IT IS A DEALERSHIP SERVICE ISSUE. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT'S NOT. YET I'M OUT TO PAY FOR A REPAIR BILL CA. BETWEEN $700 AND $1000 DEPENDING ON DAMAGE DONE. *TR

Mar 16, 2010

+ 10 more complaints for this component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

14 complaints

Filling gas tank is a nightmare, the first batch of the newly remodeled vehicle. When filling it it'll pump for 3 seconds and then click off and shoot gas out because it thinks it's full so you have to click it on the lowest possible setting. It's a 16 gallon tank and if it's completely empty the first eight gallons will pump fine anything over that because of the way the tank is shaped is where the airlock is and that's when you can barely touch the gas lever before it clicks off and shoots gas up It takes me 20 minutes to fill up so anything before the half a tank mark will fill normally but once it's over half a tank is when the problem arises. From all of the forums that I've looked at for this new remodeled 2005 year this was a common problem and the mustangs built for the first 6 months and judging by the belt date mine was in March so far well within the first 6 months. When I pulled out the extra gas that dripped onto the ground caught on fire so I had to jump out and luckily I had a fire extinguisher in my trunk but that was terrifying because I'm at a gas station and the whole thing could have went up in flames.

Dec 27, 2023

Fire: 1

while driving home just as I was switching lanes, the car sputtered badly and a wrench light appeared on dash. Since then, the car did not exceed 20 miles per hour. as I conducted research, a lot of mustangs have this issue and it is theorized to be the throttle body.

May 02, 2022

OVER TIME, THE VEHICLE GAS TANK HAS DEVELOPED A CONDITION WHERE FILLING UP THE TANK PREMATURELY CAUSES THE GAS PUMP TO SHUT OFF PRIOR TO THE TANK BEING FULL OF GAS. TYPICALLY AFTER ONLY A FEW SECONDS. IF YOU TRY TO ENGAGE THE PUMP AGAIN, A BUILDUP OF PRESSURE CAN CAUSE GASOLINE TO SHOOT BACK OUT OF THE TANK AND ALL OVER THE GROUND AND THE PERSON PUMPING GAS. THE ONLY WAY AROUND THIS IS TO FILL THE TANK WITH THE NOZZLE UPSIDE DOWN. SOMEHOW THIS DISENGAGES WHATEVER SAFETY MECHANISM THE GAS PUMP HAS, AND ALLOWS THE USER TO PUMP A FULL TANK OF GAS. FORD EVEN HAS A TSB RELATED TO THIS ISSUE. IT STATES SOMETHING TO THE POINT OF A DESIGN FLAW IN THE GAS TANK. IT'S ONLY REMEDY IS TO REPLACE THE TANK, OR THEY LITERALLY SUGGEST GOING TO A DIFFERENT GAS STATION. SOME PUMPS ARE DIFFERENT AND THAT USED TO WORK, BUT AT THIS POINT THERE IS NOT PUMP THAT I DO NOT ENCOUNTER THIS ISSUE WITH.

Jun 26, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE AFTER A GALLON OF FUEL, SOME FUEL WOULD SPEW OUT AND ONTO THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY REFUSED TO DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,600.

Oct 07, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE, FUEL SPEWED OUT DURING EVERY GALLON. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WORKED ONLY IF THE VEHICLE WAS ON AN INCLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,500.

Oct 05, 2015

+ 9 more complaints for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 complaints

RETURNING HOME FROM WORK, THE ENGINE STOPPED OPERATING. I PULLED ONTO THE MEDIAN AND MANAGED TO BRING MY VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AS WELL AS OTHER ICONS WERE LIT UP ON THE INFORMATION PANEL WHICH INDICATED THERE WAS STILL ELECTRICAL POWER. AFTER A COUPLE OF ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE STARTED AND I PROCEEDED ON MY WAY. TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY BY THIS TIME. WITHIN THE NEXT MILE OR SO THE VEHICLE STALLED AN ADDITIONAL 4-5 TIMES PARTICULARLY WHEN STOPPED AT INTERSECTIONS. I MANAGED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED DIRECTLY TO THE AUTO DEALERSHIP SINCE IT WAS ON MY WAY. *TR

Jun 09, 2014

RECENTLY PURCHASED 2005 FORD MUSTANG AND WAS TOLD UPON SALE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL GAUGE. I FIGURED IT WOULD BE EASY ENOUGH TO FIX SO WASN'T REALLY CONCERNED. NOW A WEEK LATER I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK AS WELL. IT STICKS ON 15 MPH FOR PERIODS OF TIME OR THEN WILL SHOW AT LEAST 15 - 30 MPH FASTER THAN I AM ACTUALLY GOING. I SEARCHED ONLINE FOR A FIX AND FOUND THOUSANDS OF THREADS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AND EVEN COPIES OF LETTERS SENT TO OWNER STATING THAT THERE WASN'T A RECALL BECAUSE IT'S NOT A SAFETY CONCERN. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MY DAUGHTER. RUNNING OUT OF GAS LATE AT NIGHT BECAUSE HER FUEL GAUGE IS BROKEN IS A SAFETY ISSUE. SURE CAN SHE WRITE DOWN MILEAGE EVERY TIME SHE GETS GAS, YES. BUT AFTER READING SO MANY COMMENTS BY SO MANY PEOPLE IT SEEMS AS IF THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE RESOLVED BY FORD. SEEMS TO BE ISOLATED ON THE 2005 ONLY. IN ADDITION NOT KNOW YOUR SPEED LIMIT IS ALSO A SAFETY CONCERN AND ALSO A FINANCIAL CONCERN SHOULD YOU GET PULLED OVER HAVING NO IDEA HOW FAST YOU ARE DRIVING. ITS SEEMS AS IF THE ENTIRE CLUSTER OF GAUGES ARE FAULTY AND NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. YOUR RESPONSE OR HELP IN GETTING FORD TO RECTIFY IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. *TR

Nov 13, 2013

GAS GAUGE ERRATIC. THEN FAILED LAST AUGUST. FORD SAYS MUST REPLACE ENTIRE CLUSTER AT COST OF $450-650 PLUS LABOR THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL. ONLY 45000 MILES ON THIS CAR. COST SEEMS EXCESSIVE. WHAT IS FORD DOING TO BACK THIS UP? UPDATED 06/10/13 *BF

Apr 26, 2013

SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, TEMP , AND FUEL GAUGES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. GAUGES GET STUCK OR PROVIDE FALSE READINGS. *TR

Mar 20, 2013

GAUGE CLUSTER NOT OPERATIONAL. SPEEDOMETER INACCURATE. WHILE SITTING AT A STAND STILL WILL READ 70 MPH, OR OTHER MEASUREMENTS. TACHOMETER NOT FUNCTIONING A MAJORITY OF THE TIME. SITS BELOW 0 AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. *TR

Nov 19, 2012

+ 7 more complaints for this component

SUSPENSION

10 complaints

TOOK CAR IN FOR SAFETY INSPECTION, AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE LOWER ARM CONTROLS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER FOR THE CAR TO PASS INSPECTION, THE CAR ONLY HAD 24,244 MILES AND I FOUND OUT ON LINE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL TO REPLACE THEM BUT ACCORDING TO THE FORD REP MY VIN # WAS NOT IN THE RECALL. *TR

Dec 29, 2009

CAR VIBRATES/RUMBLES EXCESSIVELY AT 70 MPH, STARTED 3000-4000 MILES AFTER I BOUGHT CAR. ALSO FRONT END CLUNKS LIKE CAR WITH 100,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER NUMEROUS TRIPS TO DEALER FORD ONLY STATES THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR THE VEHICLE???? *JB

Nov 25, 2006

DT: 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT - THERE WAS BAD VIBRATION WITHIN VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND ABOVE. IT SEEMED WORSE WHEN THE CAR SAT FOR A FEW DAYS. THIS DID NOT START UNTIL THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 3000-4000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER SEEMED TO THINK IT WAS THE TIRES, ONE NEW SET OF ALL FOUR TIRES, AND A SET OF TWO TIRES THAT WERE PUT ON THIS VEHICLE. THE TIRE CALIBRATION MACHINE STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE WITHIN SPECS. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON THIS CAR. *AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE SUSPENSION OR THE DRIVE TRAIN. UPDATED 02/14/06. *JB

Sep 23, 2005

I PURCHASED MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG ON MAY 28, 2005 AND ABOUT A WEEK AFTER I STARTED NOTICING THE PAINT HAD CHIPS IN IT, THEN I STARTED LOOKING THE CAR OVER WITH A MAGNIFYING GLASS (ALMOST) AND NOTICED THAT THE TINT THAT HAD BEEN PLACED IN FLORIDA WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM DEALER TO DEALER WAS BUBBLING IN PLACES AND SINCE IT WASN'T DONE BY FORD NOTHING COULD BE DONE, THEN I NOTICED WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AND PULLED IT OUT OF GEAR THE RPMS WOULD RUN EXTREMELY HIGH THEN FALL LOW AND BACK UP AGAIN, AND IT CONTINUES TO DO THIS, ABOUT 1 1/2 MONTHS AGO I STARTED NOTICING A RATTLING IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR, NOT SURE WHAT THAT IS YET, WE WILL SEE WHAT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS ABOUT THIS ALL TOMORROW. *JB

Aug 29, 2005

DT: BOTH REAR STRUT MOUNT BRACKETS RUSTED. THE CALLER DID NOT NOTICE IT UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE. DEALER REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING UNTIL A RECALL WAS ISSUED. . MANUFACTURER SAID TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER. THE CALLER HAS NOTICED THIS PROBLEM ON OTHER VEHICLES HE HAS LOOKED AT OF THE SAME YEAR . *AK

Aug 10, 2005

+ 5 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

8 complaints

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH on a rainy night, the headlights started flickering. The contact stated that upon exiting the freeway, while driving 30 MPH, the headlights completely turned off and the hazard lights were inoperable. The contact drove to the nearest gas station and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that upon attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Nov 22, 2024

THERE IS AN APPARENT DESIGN FLAW IN 2005 MUSTANGS AS I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AS TO WHAT I AM EXPERIENCING. DUE TO THIS DESIGN FLAW AFTER A RECENT DAY OF HEAVY RAIN 1 HEADLIGHT AND 1 SIGNAL LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF ONCE THE CAR HAS BEEN SHUT OFF. I RESEARCHED AND APPARENTLY THE SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) GOT WET AND THE ELECTRICAL UNIT IS NOW MALFUNCTIONING. THERE WAS ALSO A STRONG BURNING SMELL WHEN I GOT HOME THAT NIGHT AS WELL. SPOKE WITH AN ONLINE MECHANIC TECHNICIAN AND HE CONFIRMED THAT THE SJB NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THERE HAS BEEN A LONG HISTORY OF THE CAR LEAKING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHENEVER IT RAINS DUE TO THE DESIGN FLAW. ALSO MY GAS GAUGE NEVER READS PROPERLY, INSIDE LIGHTS ARE ALSO DIM/OFF AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN GOING ON AND OFF FOR NEARLY A YEAR AND MY MECHANIC COULD NOT DIAGNOSE WHY THE REVIEWS ONLINE SAID WHEN THEY SPOKE TO FORD THAT ADMITTED THAT IT WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT BECAUSE THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL THAT THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THIS FOR FREE. ESTIMATES I READ PUT THE COST AROUND $1000 TO GET THIS FIXED AND DO NOT WANT TO PAY THAT KIND OF MONEY ESPECIALLY WHEN FORD ADMITS TO KNOWING THERE IS A PROBLEM. I AM HOPEFUL THAT WE CAN GET FORD TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS. IT IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM SINCE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAN CAUSE A FIRE FROM REPORTS I HAVE READ. THIS HAPPENED TO MEET ON 12/21/18. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND PARKED THE CAR AND SHUT IT OFF. AS I LOCKED THE CAR I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT AND PASSENGER SIDE SIGNAL LIGHT STAYED ON AND I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO MAKE THEM SHUT OFF. ALSO THERE WAS A STRONG BURNING ODOR WHEN I LIFTED THE HOOD.

Dec 23, 2018

DEFECT IN UNDER COWL DRAINAGE LEADS TO RAINWATER LEAKING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. WATER DRAINS DOWN WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SMART JUNCTION BOX CASING ELECTRICAL SHORTS THAT AT FIRST CAUSED THE RIGHT HEADLAMP TO SHUTDOWN AFTER 15 SECONDS. RECYCLING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH BRINGS THE HEADLIGHT BACK ON FOR ANOTHER 15 SECONDS. THIS CONDITION RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO OPERATE FROM SUNSET TO SUNRISE. NOW THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLAMP HAS BEGUN THE SAME PROBLEM. I CHECKED ONLINE AND IT IS APPARENT THAT THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE FOR WHICH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER HAS NO PART AVAILABLE TO FIX. THEY INITIALLY INFORMED ME THAT THE SMJ WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE LAST SEPTEMBER. THAT HAS NOW BEEN PUSHED BACK TO FEBRUARY OF 2016. THEY WANT OVER $400 FOR THE PART PLUS ADDITIONAL LABOR TO PROGRAM AND INSTALL A COMPONENT THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED YEARS AGO. THIS PROBLEM IS ALREADY COVERED UNDER A TSB AND THE DEFECT CAN CAUSE A MULTITUDE OF MALFUNCTIONS THAT COULD EASILY RESULT IN LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS. I JUST RECENTLY CHECKED AND FOUND OVER 286 REPORTS ON FILE WITH NHTSA, YET NO APPARENT INVESTIGATIONS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED, NOR A RECALL. IT IS MY SINCER HOPE THAT NHTSA IS NOT WAITING FOR A BODY COUNT BEFORE TAKING ACTION. HTTP://WWW.ALLFORDMUSTANGS.COM/FORUMS/2005-2010-MUSTANG-TALK/301555-PICS-VID-2005-DASH-WATER-LEAK-FIX.HTML#/FORUMSITE/20799/TOPICS/301555?PAGE=1 HTTPS://DOCS.GOOGLE.COM/DOCUMENT/D/1RWSGWTIZIX5QU_TGSNHLX4MWGNSUJI-ZS6PJWSA_SRE/MOBILEBASIC?PLI=1

Dec 17, 2015

NONE OF THE GAUGES ON THIS VEHICLE WORK. INCLUDING SPEED/TEMP/OIL/FUEL. *TR

Jan 26, 2014

THERE IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT THAT ALLOWS WATER LEAKAGE INTO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL/SMART BOX JUNCTION AND SUBSEQUENTLY INTO THE VEHICLE ITSELF. RESULTANT ISSUES INCLUDE THE INABILITY TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE (FROZEN SHIFT), ELECTRICAL FAILURE WITH LOSS OF INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING VARIOUS GAUGES, BRAKE LIGHTS, VENTILATION/AC, POWER WINDOWS, AND HEADLIGHTS, AND PHYSICAL WATER DAMAGE (MOLD/MILDEW). FORD IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT AND LATER MODELS WERE REDESIGNED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE FLAW. HOWEVER, FORD REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL OR ACKNOWLEDGE THE DEFICIENCY, NOR WILL THEY PROVIDE ANY KIND OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE NECESSARY REPAIRS DIRECTLY CAUSED BY THIS DEFECT. SHOULD THE MUSTANG EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE MENTIONED ELECTRICAL FAILURES WHILE BEING DRIVEN, AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. THERE ARE NUMEROUS SIMILAR INCIDENTS REPORTED ABOUT THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE, AND FORD MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. I SPOKE TO FORD "CUSTOMER SERVICE" ON 5/5/11 TO REPORT THE ISSUE AND REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE REPAIRS. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, PAY FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST, AND HAVE THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRM THE "DEFECT". I MADE A FOLLOW-UP CALL TO FORD "CUSTOMER SERVICE" ON 5/9/10 TO REPORT THAT THE SERVICE MANAGER DID CONFIRM THE DEFECT AND THAT HE HAD SEEN SIMILAR PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, FORD SAID THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE, WOULD NOT PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND THAT I WAS "MISINFORMED" BY MY INITIAL CALL TO FORD IN GIVING ME HOPE THEY COULD SOMEHOW HELP ME. ADDITIONALLY, THEY STATED THAT I "SHOULD NOT EXPECT MY FORD VEHICLE TO LAST BEYOND 100K MILES". IN THE MEANTIME, WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOWING, DIAGNOSTIC, AND REPAIR BILLS, SO THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS PROFITING FROM THIS. THIS WAS OUR FOURTH FORD VEHICLE, AND IT WILL CERTAINLY BE OUR LAST.

May 09, 2011

+ 3 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

8 complaints

I purchased this car from Trent Family Auto on May 2, 2024. On September 11, 2024 the engine failed. While working on replacing the engine I found an open recall. This is safety related and was never mentioned to me by the dealership. So aside from selling me a bad "as is" they sold me an unsafe vehicle. A vehicle my family has ridden in several times since the purchase. In regard to the recall when I reached out to them about the engine replacement cost they stated recalls can only be taken care of by manufacturing dealerships. Shouldn't they have some ownership to inform customer buying an unsafe vehicle there is an open recall? Thank your for checking into this matter.

Oct 15, 2024

I just bought this the floor board is totally soaked I have read this soaking wet I have read this is a serious issue for long time to eye the wiring shorts out as been why is this not on a renal list to bed serious issue

Dec 23, 2022

CLUSTER WITH ODOMETER GAUGE, HOT/COLD GAUGE, SOMETIMES GAS GAUGE ARE ALL SHOWING WRONG INFORMATION. THE SPEED ODOMETER WILL BE SHOWING 80 MILES OR MORE WHEN YOU ARE ONLY DRIVING 45. THIS IS VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON MUSTANG 2005 AS I HAVE READ ON MANY FORUMS. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FROM LAST YEAR BUT I HAD NO WAY OF KNOWING WHERE TO COMPLAIN BECAUSE THIS IS SAFETY ISSUE, I HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I AM GOING OR WHEN I WILL BE OUT OF GAS. I HOPE MORE PEOPLE KNOW WHERE TO REPORT THESE ISSUES SO THE FORD COMPANY CAN RECALL OR MAKE BETTER LASTING PRODUCTS.

Sep 18, 2017

AFTER ONE CLEANING OF REAR WINDOW THE DEFROSTER STOPPED WORKING. CAR HAS ONLY 20,860 MILES ON IT. MOSTLY GARAGED. NOW BEYOND WARRANTY OF 36 MOS/36 MILES. GRID IS DEFECTIVE AND WAS BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL AFTERWARDS. FORD REFUSED TO FIX.

Jun 27, 2017

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IN MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG ARE STARTING TO FAIL. SO FAR FUEL GAGE AND TACH OUR INOPERTABLE. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT ALOT OF MUSTANG OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN A RECALL SINCE THEY KNOW THEY HAVE A STEPPER MOTOR ISSUE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS.

Jun 14, 2017

+ 3 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

7 complaints

AFTER A LIGHT RAIN I NOTICED WATER DRIPPING INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE KICK PLATE/GLOVE BOX AREA. CAR WOULD NOT START. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER. STARTED NEXT DAY AND COULD NOT REPLICATE PROBLEM. NEXT DAY, SAME PROBLEM. WATER NOTICEABLE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. SHOOK SMART JUNCTION BOX AND NOTICE WATER LEAKING OUT. CAR STARTED AND STOPPED WHEN SJB SHAKEN. TOOK TO DEALER. REPLACED SJB FOR $750. MONTH LATER SAME ISSUE, THIS TIME CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY IN RAIN. LOSS OF ALL CONTROL, ELECTRICAL AND POWER. COULD NOT RESTART. POUNDED ON SJB AND EVENTUALLY STARTED. GOT IT BACK HOME. NOW BRAKES LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL, HEADLIGHTS, A/C AND DISPLAY PANEL NOT OPERATING. I AM SURPRISED THAT SOMEONE HAS NOT BEEN KILLED YET. IN TRYING TO SOLVE THIS ISSUE, IT APPEARS THAT THE INTERNET IS FULLY OF THE SAME STORIES. SICKENING. *TR

Sep 04, 2014

FIRST THING THAT HAPPENED WITH MY CAR WAS THE TWO INCHES OF WATER IT STARTED TAKING IN EVERY TIME IT RAINS. THEN THE RPM GAUGE AND SPEEDOMETER WENT; NEVER CAN TELL HOW FAST I AM GOING (REAL SAFE). NEXT WENT THE GAS AND TEMP GAUGES. NOW IT RAINED AGAIN A FEW DAYS AGO (12/2012) AND I HAVE NO WORKING LOCKS, WINDOWS, RADIO OR HEADLIGHTS ALONG WITH WATER IN MY FLOORBOARD. FORD NEEDS TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS THAT THE 2005 MUSTANG HAS WITH IT. THESE ARE NOT SAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS AND IT LOOKS LIKE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THESE PROBLEMS. I WILL NOT PAY $3000 TO FIX THEIR MISTAKE. I WILL SPEND THAT MONEY ON A LAWYER AGAINST FORD BEFORE I PAY FOR THEIR MISTAKE. THEY NEED TO DO A RECALL AND FIX THIS. I HAD TO GET MY CAR TOWED LAST NIGHT BECAUSE I HAD NO HEADLIGHTS. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID THAT MY CAR WAS THE FOURTH MUSTANG HE HAD TO TOW THAT NIGHT!!! *TR

Dec 13, 2012

ALTHOUGH CAR IS 7 YEARS OLD, MILEAGE WAS ONLY 18000+ WHEN ALTERNATOR NEEDED REPLACING - $620. OUT OF WARRANTY SO NO HELP FROM FORD OR DEALER. OTHER OUT-OF-WARRANTY ISSUES INCLUDE BOTH INTERIOR DOOR PANELS COMING LOOSE - UPHOLSTERY SHOP HAD TO GLUE THEM BACK ON - $160., AND A CANISTER VENT VALVE HAD TO BE REPLACED - $310. DEALER ALSO UNABLE TO CURE BOXCAR-LIKE RIDE. *TR

Aug 10, 2012

I TOOK MY 2005 MUSTANG TO THE DEALER AFTER IT HAD RAINED AND WATER CAME INTO THE CAR,,ALL THE ELECTRIC TURNED OF THEN BACK ON WHEN I WAS DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY,THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG,,I SEE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN READING,,NOW THE GAUGES DON'T WORK,,WAS TOLD IT WAS THE CLUSTER BECAUSE OF THE WATER,,CAN YOU GET ANYTHING DONE ABOUT THIS. *TR

May 11, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT WATER HAD DAMAGED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, WHICH WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT HAD PREVIOUSLY NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT ONTO THE PASSENGER'S FEET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,536.

Oct 03, 2011

+ 2 more complaints for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

7 complaints

VEHICLE REGULARLY STALLS OUT AT STOPS AND/OR LOSES POWER (ACCELERATOR WILL NOT GIVE PROPER POWER TO VEHICLE) SO THAT IN AN INTERSECTION THERE IS NO ABILITY TO GET VEHICLE OUT OF TRAFFIC SAFELY. ALSO WILL LURCH FORWARD AT STOPS ON ITS OWN (WITH NO POWER GIVEN TO ACCELERATOR) WHICH POSES A SAFETY ISSUE FOR OTHER DRIVERS AND/OR PEDESTRIANS IN MY PATH. *TR

Oct 08, 2010

2005 FORD MUSTANG - OCCASIONALLY DRIVEN CAR - DRIVING ON A 2 LANE ROAD, PASSED A CAR AT FULL THROTTLE, WENT TO LET OFF GAS, PATTED PEDAL TO RELEASE WITH NO RESULTS, THEN TURNED OFF ENGINE, CAME TO A STOP, STARTED THE CAR BACK, THROTTLE WAS FINE AND HAVE HAD NO REPEAT OF PROBLEM. CAR DRIVEN 5,000 MILES SINCE. DID NOT REPORT TO DEALER. *TR

Jan 29, 2010

LOW SPEED IDLE SURGE. *TR

Dec 05, 2007

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE USING THE FUEL PUMPS AT VARIOUS SERVICE STATIONS FUEL WOULD SPILL OUT. THE FUEL SPILLS FROM THE TANK BEFORE THE AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BREATHER TUBE AND THE FUEL TANK. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THERE ARE SERVICE BULLETINS FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM, THE MANUFACTURER NUMBERS ARE 05-15-12 AND 06-3-13. THE CONTACT TRIED DIFFERENT GAS PUMPS AND DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS WITH THE SAME RESULTS. SOMETIMES IT IS SO BAD THAT ONE CANNOT EVEN GET MORE THAN A COUPLE GALLONS INTO THE CAR, WHILE HAVING IT SPILL AND RUN DOWN THE SIDE AND ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR. *AK

Mar 13, 2006

MY 2005 MUSTANG GT HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS SINCE OWNERSHIP. I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW AND EVEN HAD TO ORDER THE DETAILS I WANTED ON THE CAR. SINCE OWNERSHIP, I HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THERE IS A VIBRATION THAT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO BE IDENTIFIED AS OF YET. DESPITE THE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS CALLS TO FORD. VIBRATION IS STILL PRESENT. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THE FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO "E" AND AN ERROR LIGHT COMES ON. SERVICE DEPT. WAS UNABLE TO DETECT PROBLEM UNTIL THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON. COMPUTER CODE SAID THAT THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE SULFUR IN THE FUEL. AM TO SUPPOSE TO ADD AN ADDITIVE TO FUEL OCCASIONALLY. FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD BE TOTALLY UNNECESSARY SINCE HIGH-QUALITY FUEL IS USED AND IT IS A NEW VEHICLE. APPARENTLY A SERVICE BULLETIN CAME OUT STATING THIS PROBLEM. THE FUEL TANKS ARE THE SAME IN OTHER VEHICLES BUT THIS IS A MUSTANG PROBLEM???? THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE FIXED WITHOUT ANY OTHER COSTS TO CONSUMERS. ALSO, NOT BEING ABLE TO FILL FUEL TAX TO MAXIMUM CAPACITY. WAS TOLD THAT IT MUST HAVE HAD AN "AIR BUBBLE." THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FORD IN GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO IS TRYING VERY HARD TO FIX THE PROBLEMS BUT IS GETTING NO WHERE WITH FORD. I HAVE MY CAR IN MORE TIMES THEN I CAN DRIVE IT. THEY HAVE NOW HAD THE CAR 4 DAYS!!!! I THEN RECEIVED A RECALL ON AN ITEM ON MY 2006 FORD F150 KING RANCH. WHAT IS UP FORD??? TWO NEW VEHICLES, TOO MANY PROBLEMS. *JB

Mar 03, 2006

+ 2 more complaints for this component

ENGINE

6 complaints

I have experienced two engine failures in my 2005 Ford Mustang due to timing chain issues, specifically the failure of the timing chain cassette, guides, and tensioners in the 4.0L SOHC V6 engine. The first failure happened suddenly with no warning, resulting in severe bottom-end damage, including rod knock. The timing chain cassette ends tend to snap off, sending debris through the engine and damaging lifters, camshafts, and other critical components. The second failure was preceded by an audible “death rattle,” a known symptom of timing chain guide and tensioner failure. Despite this, my vehicle never displayed a check engine light or oil pressure warning before either failure. Unlike later Mustangs with an oil pressure gauge, mine only has a warning light, which never activated.This issue poses a major safety risk, especially at highway speeds. My first engine failure occurred with no prior symptoms, which could have led to an accident had I been merging or overtaking. A failing timing chain can cause misfires, loss of power, or sudden engine shutdown, endangering the driver and others on the road. Independent mechanics have confirmed this issue, and Ford service centers recognize it as a common problem with the 4.0L SOHC V6 engine. Ford has quoted $3,000–$4,000 for timing chain service, making repairs nearly as expensive as engine replacement. These engines rely on multiple chains and hydraulic tensioners that wear out over time, causing slack in the timing chain, jumped timing, and catastrophic damage, typically after 100,000 miles. Despite this, there are no clear warning systems to alert drivers before failure occurs. While timing chains are considered serviceable components, the high failure rate of the timing chain guides and tensioners in these engines, combined with excessive repair costs, indicates a design flaw. I have spent around $4,500 addressing this issue, yet the risk of recurrence remains.

Feb 20, 2025

THROTTLE BODY FAILURE CAUSES MY VEHICLE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT ANY WARNING.

Sep 26, 2017

7 OF 8 SPARK PLUGS BROKE WHILE DEALER WAS PERFORMING 100,000 MILE SERVICE. $824 TO REPLACE 8 SPARK PLUGS. REALLY???? *TR

Apr 28, 2015

THE DAY AFTER GETTING MY OIL CHANGED (WHICH HAS BEEN DONE ROUTINELY THROUGH OUT THE LIFE OF MY CAR) ON MY WAY TO WORK THE FOLLOWING MORNING MY CAR BEGAN TO SLIP ERRATICALLY OUT OF GEAR, IT DROPPED INTO NEUTRAL WHEN GOING FROM A COMPLETE STOP (I NARROWLY AVOIDED GETTING HIT TURNING LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC) AND THEN SLIPPED INTO REVERSE AT A STOP LIGHT, WHICH I DID NOT DISCOVER UNTIL I HIT THE GAS AND NEARLY SLAMMED INTO THE CAR BEHIND ME AT THE LIGHT. WHEN I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP I HAD THE CAR INVESTIGATED BY A THIRD PARTY TO ENSURE THAT JIFFY LUBE WAS NOT AT FAULT FOR THE DAMAGE DONE TO MY TRANSMISSION WHEN THEY CHANGED THE OIL IN THE CAR. THE REPORT CAME BACK STATING THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS EXPERIENCING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE DUE TO UNEVEN WEARING ON THE INSIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE SERVO BARS. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION THAT IS IN MY CAR AND I WAS FORCED TO BUY A COMPLETELY NEW TRANSMISSION FOR $4600, OTHERWISE MY 10 YEAR OLD GENTLY DRIVEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF CAR WITH LESS THAN 65,000 MILES ON IT THAT IS IN NEAR MINT CONDITION WOULD HAVE BEEN BASICALLY SCRAP. THIS IS A DANGEROUS MECHANICAL FAILURE THAT IS FREQUENTLY OCCURRING AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE A FATALITY. *TR

Feb 21, 2015

WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL ROAD HEARD A NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, LOST POWER STEERING, BATTERY WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND SHORTLY AFTER CAR STOPPED RUNNING. FOUND ACCESSORY BELT DETACHED FROM PULLEY. FOUND OUT FROM FORD THAT THIS WAS THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY, AND THIS IS QUITE COMMON ON THE 4.0 V6 ENGINE. *TR

Oct 24, 2012

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

6 complaints

DASH CLUSTER STOPS WORKING NO FUEL, TEMP, NO SPEED. SOMETIMES EVERYTHING STOPS WORKING. IF I RESTART CAR IT SEEMS TO RESET ITS SELF. WHEN TRYING TO FILL UP GAS TANK IT WON'T ALLOW FUEL TO GO IN SHUTS PUMP OFF SPLASHES OUT, FOUND THAT IF I HOLD FUEL NOZZLE UPSIDE DOWN I CAN GET SOME GAS IN BUT TAKES ABOUT 10-15 MINS TO FILL TANK. THESE PROBLEMS OCCUR EVERY WEEK. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED NOTICE YET OF RECALL FOR AIRBAG. FORD SHOULD RECALL GAS TANK PROBLEM AND DASH CLUSTERS SEEMS LIKE 2005 YEARS HAVE ISSUES!

May 14, 2015

I GOT THE CAR @42,500 OR SO MILES. THERE WAS A BAD PUDDLE OF WATER AFTER IT RAINED. NEAR THE SMART JUNCTION BOX IS WHERE IT APPEARS TO BE GETTING IN. I HAVE READ ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS ISSUE. FOR SURE A DEFECT THAT FORD SHOULD FIX... AS ANOTHER PERSON ON THIS SITE MENTIONED, I AM SURE THAT MAJOR ELECTRICAL DAMAGE COULD POTENTIALLY TAKE PLACE (I FORCED MYSELF TO COVER THE CAR AT ALL TIMES). THE GAS TANK IS DIFFICULT TO FILL UP ALL THE WAY. I CANNOT SIMPLY PULL THE GAS PUMP "TRIGGER" AND LOCK IT. THE PUMP STOPS, DUE TO THE TRIGGER BEING "TRIPPED" (AS IF THE TANK WAS FULL). SO I HAVE TO HOLD DOWN THE TRIGGER AGAIN (THE FUEL PUMP USUALLY GETS "TRIGGERED" 20 TIMES PER EVERY FILLING OF THE TANK). SUPER ANNOYING AND A KNOWN DEFECT THAT NEEDS A NEW GAS TANK TO BE CORRECTED. HOW DOES FORD NOT CORRECT THIS? *JS

Dec 03, 2014

I GOT IN MY CAR AN STARTED THE ENGINE. I THEN NOTICED MY FUEL GAUGE AND SPEEDOMETER WERE NOT WORKING AT ALL. I HAVE ALWAYS TAKEN CARE OF MY MUSTANG AN I THINK FORD SHOULD RECALL THE CLUSTER. THERE'S BEEN PLENTY OF 2005 MODELS WITH VERY SAME ISSUE. PLEASE RECALL THE GAUGE CLUSTER IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO FOR A BIG NAME COMPANY LIKE FORD. *TR

Nov 22, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE BECAME INOPERABLE WITH NO SYMPTOMS OF THE ENGINE OVER HEATING. A CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. IN ADDITION, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WHERE A TROUBLE CODE WAS NOT DETECTED. RECENTLY THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR EITHER ONE OF THE DEFECTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOT A RECALL RELATED TO THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Mar 18, 2014

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG HAS A SHORTAGE OR IS DEFECTIVE. BASED ON INTERNET RESEARCH AND A DISCUSSION WITH AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERSHIP AND MY LONG TIME AUTO MECHANIC, THIS IS A PART THAT SHOULD NOT FAIL AT 73,000 MILES. WHILE FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL, THERE IS AN OBVIOUS MANUFACTURE DEFECT, AS THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND ISSUES REPORTED. WHEN A GAUGE (FUEL, TEMPERATURE, BATTERY, ETC) FAILS ON THIS VEHICLE, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MUST BE REPLACED. THIS IS A COSTLY PART AND SERVICE FEE (OVER $900) FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD NOT BE DEFECTIVE OR HAVE ISSUES WITH A CAR OF THIS AGE. WHEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SIGNALS AN ISSUE TO THE INTERNAL COMPUTER, THE VEHICLE MAY GO INTO A "FAIL SAFE MODE" AND THE CAR WILL NOT OPERATE. FORD NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PART AND REPLACE IT AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. *TR

Apr 10, 2013

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

6 complaints

THE E BRAKES FREEZE AND WONT RELEASE SO THE E BRAKES IN THE WINTER ARE USELESS IF YOU USE THEM, YOU ARE STUCK.

Dec 13, 2010

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 FORD MUSTANG WITH A STANDARD TRANSMISSION. THIS MORNING (WITH OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES IN THE 20S) AS I STARTED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO GO TO WORK, MY CAR STALLED. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND TRIED ONE MORE TO MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT, I WAS APPLIED MORE FUEL TO GET THE CAR MOVING, BUT MY BACK WHEELS WERE VERY HESITANT (AS IF THE BRAKES WERE LOCKED UP). I DROVE THE CAR SEVERAL BLOCKS TO MY REPAIR FACILITY. WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR, I COULD SMELL THAT THE BRAKES HAD GOTTEN HOT. MY SERVICE ASSOCIATE TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE GARAGE AND PUT IT ON THE LIFT TO INSPECT. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKES HAD SEIZED (UNKNOWN REASON AT THIS TIME). UPON REMOVAL OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS, MOST LIKELY, SOME MOISTURE IN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LINE AND THAT DURING THE SHORT TIME THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE HEATED GARAGE THE LINE HAD UNFROZEN (MELTED). HE SUGGESTED THAT I NOT USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FOR PARKING IN SUBFREEZING TEMPS. HE ALSO STATED THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND THAT I SHOULD CONTACT FORD FOR FINAL RESOLUTION. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHO READ A BULLETIN CONFIRMING THAT FORD IS, IN FACT, AWARE OF THIS DEFECT IN THE ORIGINAL EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE / BOOT. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN WENT ON TO SAY THAT FORD HAS AN IMPROVED PART AND THAT THE BOOT AND CABLE LINING HAVE NEW FEATURES TO RESOLVE THE DEFECT. I THEN CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE WHO ALSO ACKNOWLEDGED THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THIS DEFECT, BUT AT THIS TIME THERE IS NO RECALL AND THAT FORD'S CURRENT POLICY DISALLOWS REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE STATED DEFECT. FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO MYSELF, PASSENGERS AND ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE IN THE VICINITY DURING A FAILURE WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. AT THIS POINT, I OBVIOUSLY NEED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. SINCE THERE IS NO CURRENT RECALL FORD HAS DECLINED REIMBURSEMENT. *TR

Nov 02, 2010

I HAVE A 2005 MUSTANG THAT THE PARKING BRAKE HAS FROZEN ON 3 TIMES SINCE 2006 AND ON ANOTHER OCCASION HAD THE PARKING BRAKE CABLES HANGING DOWN BY THE REAR TIRES. THE PARKING BRAKE CABLES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE ALREADY. *TR

Dec 22, 2008

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SECOND RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED PERTAINING TO THE BRAKE LINES AND HOSES. THE NOTICE ALSO STATED THAT VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN AND THE SERVICE DEALERS WOULD ARRANGE FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED. THE DEALERS AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND WILL NOT HONOR OR ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL SERVICE AND TOWING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED OR PROVIDED TOWING TO THE SERVICE DEALERS.

Jul 19, 2006

RIGHT BRAKE STICKS CAUSING ROTORS AND PADS TO HEAT UP AND CATCH ON FIRE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PADS AND ROTORS AND I HAD TO PAY FOR IT. THE PROBLEM STILL THERE. I HAVE ALSO READ FORUMS ONLINE WHERE OTHER OWNERS HAVE HAD THE BRAKE CATCH FIRE DUE TO IT CATCHING. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALER ADMITTED THAT THE CALIPER WAS NOT WORKING RIGHT, BUT DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE IT. MY DEALER WILL NOT FIX PROBLEM OR EVER LOOK AT THE ROTOR THAT IS ALREADY TORN UP AND OVER HEATER AGAIN AFTER ONLY 2 DAYS OF DRIVING. I DON'T KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS BEEN INJURED OR KILLED, BUT I AM SURE IF THIS IS NOT LOOKED INTO SOMEONE WILL BE SOON. I AM NOT THE ONLY OWNER THAT IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM. DEALER TRIED TO CLAIM WE DROVE WITH E-BRAKE ON. IT WAS NOT ON. VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT AS IF IT WAS A ALIGNMENT PROBLEM. WHEN I STOPPED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE. I HAVE THE ROTORS AND PADS TO PROVE THAT THE ONLY ONE THAT WAS MESSED UP IS THE RIGHT. IT ALMOST CAUGHT ON FIRE. *NM

Dec 12, 2005

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SERVICE BRAKES

5 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE DRIVER HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE; HOWEVER, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BODY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

Nov 09, 2015

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

ENGAGED PARKING BREAK ON 5-SPEED MANUAL CAR OVERNIGHT. FOLLOWING MORNING AFTER COLD WEATHER (BELOW FREEZING), STARTED SMELLING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND NOTICING SMOKE WISPS COMING FROM REAR TIRES AFTER DRIVING FOR ROUGHLY 5-10 MINUTES. FRICTION BURN OCCURRED ON BOTH REAR DISC BRAKES. REAR DRIVER SIDE DISC DEVELOPED A CRACK THROUGH THE DISC WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. DISCS HAD >1000 MILES ON THEM AT THE TIME. LOST BRAKING ABILITY AND E-BRAKE WOULD NO LONGER ENGAGE SO UNABLE TO PARK ON ANY INCLINE UNTIL FIXED. *JS

Apr 29, 2014

PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED OVERNIGHT WHILE PARKED. TEMPERATURES WENT BELOW FREEZING. NEXT MORNING, RELEASED PARKING BRAKE AND BEGAN DRIVING. ACCELERATION WAS SLUGGISH AND I COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. REAR BRAKE DISCS WERE EXTREMELY HOT AFTER .5 MI OF DRIVING. UPON REMOVAL OF THE WHEELS, THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE PAD HAD BEEN GLAZED AND WAS EXTREMELY HOT. BRAKE CALIPER FROZE IN THE ENGAGED POSITION DO TO MULTIPLE CRACKS AND DETERIORATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE BOOT. FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL DESPITE REPORTS OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILURE CAUSING POOR BRAKING WHILE MOVING OR NO BRAKING WHILE PARKED AND CARS ROLLING IN TO TRAFFIC. *TR

Nov 13, 2013

MY DATES AND MILEAGE MAY BE OFF. I PURCHASED MY MUSTANG USED AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WITH THE WARRANTY AND EXTENDED WARRANTY AND ABOUT TWO MONTHS LATER MY BACK WHEELS LOCKED UP ON ME. I PULLED INTO THE FORD COMPANY AND THEY TOOK A LOOK AT IT AND UNLOCKED THE WHEELS CHARGING ME $70 SAYING IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I WAS TOLD BY THE TECH THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE HAD FROZE UP CAUSING THE TIRES TO LOCK UP. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY AND IT WOULD COST BY CLOSE TO $600 TO FIX. THE GENTLEMAN TOLD ME AT THAT TIME TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH FORD BECAUSE IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. I DID FILE THAT COMPLAINT BACK THEN AND NOTHING EVER BECAME OF IT. I NEVER HAD IT FIXED BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE $600 AND THEREFORE I DO NOT USE MY E-BRAKE WHICH IS DANGEROUS! I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND THAT OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THERE CAR. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR

May 24, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE IGNITION WAS STARTED A CABLE DETACHED FROM THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,600 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,000.

Sep 05, 2012

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 complaints

MY 16 YR OLD SON WAS DRIVING AND THE SPEED GAUGE STARTED READING 90 THEN 60 THEN 100 ALSO THE TEMP GAUGE WENT INTO THE RED. HE PANICKED THAT CAR WAS GOING TO BLOW UP AND PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT TO CALL TO SEE WHAT HE SHOULD DO. I FIND THIS TO BE VERY UNSAFE IN BOTH ASPECTS OF NOT KNOWING IF THE CAR COULD OF CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND ALSO THE FACT OF HIM BEING ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. I HAVE READ OF OTHERS HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM, THIS DIFFERENTLY NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE A MAJOR ACCIDENT DOES HAPPEN. FORD SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THIS AND OFFER A CORRECTION ON THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 26, 2012

GAS PEDAL OR THROTTLE STICKS. FORD WILL NOT FIX. *TR

Mar 20, 2010

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IDLING THE ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY REV UP TO 2500 RPM. THE 2005 FORD MUSTANG WOULD THEN LUNGE FORWARD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THIS FAILURE SINCE HE PURCHASE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CURRENTLY HAS THE VEHICLE AT SHELTZ FORD AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME HE HAS BROUGHT IT TO THIS DEALERSHIP, BUT TOOK IT TO FOUR DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP TRYING TO FIX THE VEHICLE'S MALFUNCTION. THE DEALERSHIPS STATED THAT THERE ISN'T ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND THAT HE MIGHT BE DRIVING THE VEHICLE INCORRECTLY. *AK UPDATED 1/29/2006 - WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE HIGH REV WOULD GO AWAY AND THAT IT WAS A NORMAL BREAK-IN CONDITION. *NM

Jan 03, 2007

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AT A VERY LOW SPEED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN BRAKE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE SLOWED THEN QUICKLY SURGED FORWARD. HE PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST DID NOT SHOW ANY CODES. THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER INSISTED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. *AK UPDATED 12/07/05. *JB

Nov 07, 2005

EQUIPMENT

4 complaints

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS DISPLAYING INCORRECT INFORMATION FOR THE SPEEDOMETER AND FOR THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE. THE SENSORS ARE WORKING CORRECTLY BASED ON A READING FROM THE OBD II PORT. *TT

Aug 05, 2011

I OWN A 2005 V6 MUSTANG. THE SPEEDOMETER STOPED WORKING PROPERLY AT 75K MILES. MOST OF THE TIME IT STAYS AT ZERO MPH AND THEN OTHERS IT IS ALL OVER THE PLACE. NOW MY OIL GAUGE SEEMS TO GET STUCK ON COLD MORNINGS AND I ALSO NOTICED THAT TEMP GAUGE DOESN'T WORK SOMETIMES. WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE OTHER 2005 MUSTANG OWNERS ARE HAVING. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED, AND I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS AN IHERANT ISSUE WITH THE YEAR AND MODEL. FORD SHOULD DO A RECALL AND FIX THIS PROBLEM. I AM ASKING FOR THE FORD COMPANY TO PICK UP THE TAB ON THIS ONE BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS AND SOMEONE GET'S HURT. THE SPEEDOMETER MALIFUNCTION COULD MISLEAD DRIVER'S OF SPEED AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. FORD WANT TO CHARGE $1K TO FIX THE ISSUE THAT OBVIOUSLY A FLAW WITH THE CAR MODEL. PLEASE HELP! MILEAGE: 81,729. *TR

Mar 22, 2011

PROBLEMS WITH MY 2005 MUSTANG GT TAKEN POSSESION OF JAN. 2005: 1) 500 SHAKER SYSTEM, SKIPPED CDS CONSTANTLY....REPLACED 2) FOG LIGHT FAILED TO OPERATE...REPAIRED 3) NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS...REPAIRED 4) HEAT/AC VENTS ARE NOT IN SYNC..AIR DOES NOT EXIT PROPER VENT SELECTED...NOT FIXED AS OF YET...HEAT IS FELT FROM UNDER DASH EVEN WHEN OFF 5) AFTER CAR WARMS TO DRIVING TEMPERATURE, THERE IS A THUMPING NOISE HEARD IN ENGINE, VERY PROMINENT IN INTERIOR...DEALER IS WORKING ON PROBLEM, EVEN HAD A FORD ENGINEER LISTEN TO IT...STILL UNSOLVED... 6) "GOD, WHAT NEXT?"

Jun 14, 2005

WHILE TAKING VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC ON ENGINE NOISE, SHAKER 1000 STEREO SYSTEM FAILED, WOULD NOT PLAY OR RECOGNIZE CD'S,WOULD CHANGE RADIO STATIONS ON ITS OWN AND CLOCK WOULOD NOT KEEP TIME. DEALER REPLACED ENTIRE RADIO SYSTEM

May 31, 2005

VISIBILITY

4 complaints

2005 FORD MUSTANG GT PURCHASED DECEMBER OF 2004. IT HAS LEAKED CONTINUALLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE EVERY TIME IT RAINS. THE GEM MODULE HAS BEEN SOAKED EVERY TIME. TAIL LIGHTS MALFUNCTION AND I NO LONGER HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT WORK, SO I CANNOT DRIVE IN THE RAIN. THE CARPET HAS BEEN REPLACED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY BUT FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THESE LEAKS AND THE DAMAGE DONE TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TR

Dec 30, 2009

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS SEPT 20 2007 WAS TOLD THE WIRING HAD SOME CORROSION ON IT AND WAS REPLACED. MARCH 27 2008 I EXPERIENCED A STUCK ACCELERATOR (ANOTHER COMPLAINT FILED) WHILE GETTING ON THE FREEWAY AND CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER, NO WIPERS OR RADIO AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PROBLEM. DEALER CALLS TO SAY THAT THE WIRING HAD CORROSION ON IT AGAIN. I'VE HAD 3 BATTERIES IN IT DUE TO A LEAKING WINDSHIELD THAT LEAKED ONTO THE FUSE BOX AND WAS SHORTING EVERYTHING OUT. REAR DEFROSTER REPAIRED IN APRIL 2007 ITS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AGAIN ONLY CLEARS PART OF THE WINDOW. THE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW IN 2005 AND HAS 6485 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER GETS TO SEE THE CAR ALMOST EVERYTIME I DRIVE IT. THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS. *TR

Mar 28, 2008

I HAVE A 2005 FORD MUSTANG WITH AUTOMATIC WINDOWS AND THE WINDOWS KEEP GOING DOWN BY THEMSELVES. THE WILL NOT STAY UP UNLESS THE CAR IS RUNNING. WHEN THE CAR IF OFF THEY ROLL DOWN AND WHEN YOU THEM UP AS SOON AS YOU OPEN THE DOOR THEY ROLL BACK DOWN. *TR

Dec 07, 2007

THE 2005 MUSTANG WINDSHIELD GLASS SEEMS TO BE MUCH "SOFTER" THAN OTHERS ON THE MARKET. WITH ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES ON THE CAR I STARTED NOTICING QUITE A FEW VERY SMALL (PIN SIZE) CHIPS IN THE GLASS. NOW AFTER 17K MILES THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THESE LITTLE CHIPS. THIS WINDSHIELD LOOKS WORSE THAN MY OLD PICKUP THAT HAD OVER 250K MILES. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL OTHER 05 OWNERS IN THE FORUMS AND HAVE FOUND THAT THEY TOO ARE EXPERIENCING SOMETHING SIMILAR TO THIS ISSUE WITH THEIR VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT TOO SEEMED TO BE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CHIPS WHEN LOOKING AT THE GENERAL CONDITION OF THE REST OF THE VEHICLE. A FEW MINOR CHIPS ON THE FRONT FASCIA AND HOOD ARE ALL THAT THERE IS UP FRONT. NO GRAVEL ROADS IN MY AREA, NOT MUCH CONSTRUCTION EITHER. MY HABITS WHEN DRIVING ARE TO AVOID LARGE VEHICLES AND STAY IN THE OTHER LANES WHEN BEHIND ONE.*JB

Oct 04, 2005

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

3 complaints

I WAS PULLING OUT OF WORK ONTO A BUSY STREET WHEN CAR WENT INTO IDLE MODE BECAUSE OF THE THROTTLE BODY DRIVE BY WIRE SYSTEM.THERE WAS NO INDICATION ANYTHING WAS WRONG OR ABOUT TO GO WRONG. GOD WAS REALLY LOOKING OUT FOR ME ON THIS PARTICULAR DAY BECAUSE THE CARS THAT WERE ON THIS BUSY ROAD WASN'T IN A HURRY LIKE THEY NORMALLY ARE AND I AVOIDED A (T-BONE)COLLISION. IT REALLY SCARED ME AND I HAVEN'T DROVE THE CAR ANYMORE AND IT'S FOR SALE. I THOUGHT IT SHOULD BE REPORTED AND I WILL TELL WHOEVER BUYS THE CAR WHAT HAPPENED UPFRONT. I'M NOT WILLING TO RISK IT DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN. I SWITCHED THE KEY OFF AND STARTED THE CAR BACK UP AND DROVE IT 40 MILES HOME WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS AND IT WILL NEVER BE DRIVEN BY ME AGAIN.

Aug 07, 2020

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOCATED INSIDE THE VEHICLE STOPPED READING PROPERLY. AT FIRST I WAS NOT ABLE TO READ MY RPM'S GAUGE AS IT WAS SHOWING I WAS IDLING AT 3,000 WHICH WAS INCORRECT AS I CAN HEAR MY ENGINE. THEN MY OIL GAUGE BEGAN READING PAST FULL. BOTH OF THOSE ISSUES FIXED THEMSELVES (UNSURE OF HOW OR WHY) AND THEN MY SPEEDOMETER GAUGE WENT BAD. NOW THE NEEDLE IS POINTING STRAIGHT DOWN REGARDLESS OF HOW FAST OR SLOW I AM GOING. THIS IS A DANGER TO MYSELF ON THE ROAD AS I CANNOT GAUGE MY SPEED. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT OTHERS WITH THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR OF MY CAR ARE EXPERIENCING AND SHOULD BE FIXED WITH A RECALL.

Jun 12, 2015

THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO ACT ERRATICALLY BEFORE CEASING TO WORK ALTOGETHER. I TOOK THE CAR TO FAIRWAY FORD (PLACENTIA, CA) AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM. THE SERVICE WRITER DISMISSED ME BY SAYING THE REPAIR WAS TOO COSTLY AND THAT THERE WAS NO KNOWN UNIVERSAL PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 V6 FORD MUSTANG. I HAVE A COLLEAGUE WITH THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL WHO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2012

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

3 complaints

ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING EXCEPT FOR DIGITAL READOUT. THE INTERIOR FLOODS WITH WATER WHEN IT RAINS.

Dec 09, 2018

AT FIRST THE BACK UP LIGHTS WOULD FLASH ON THEN GO OFF WHEN VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE AND STAY OFF EVEN WHILE STILL IN REVERSE. THE TACH WOULD SHOW YOU DOING ABOUT 800 RPM'S NO MATTER THE SPEED AND WHEN I BACKED IT IN THE GARAGE AFTER RETURNING FROM FORD, THE TACH SHOWED 9000 RPM WHILE IN PARK AND KEY OFF. VEHICLE STUDDERS WHEN DRIVING LIKE ITS STARVING FOR FUEL, FORD TOLD ME ALL OF THIS IS RELATED TO THE SJB. THEY SAY IT'S CORRODED FROM COFFEE OR SOME FLUID GETTING ON IT. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT THEY WONT CALL IT IN BECAUSE THE TEXT SAID IT WAS COFFEE BUT WOULD NOT SAY HOW THE COFFEE GOT UP BEHIND THE KICK PANEL (PASS SIDE) UNDER DASH AREA. FORD HAS TSB 08-26-7, BUT WONT REPAIR AT THEIR EXPENSE AND NO RECALLS ISSUED, EVEN THOUGH IT ONLY OCCURS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES. *TR

Jul 20, 2012

I HAVE A 2005 FORD MUSTANG, 4.0 AND ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO THE CLUSTER STARTED GIVING ME PROBLEMS, FIRST THE TEMP AND FUEL GAUGES STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THEN MY TACHOMETER AND SPEED STARTED ACTING VERY ERRATIC, SHOWING THAT MY TACHOMETER WAS RUNNING ABOVE WHAT IT SHOULD AS WELL MY SPEEDOMETER ARE GOING CRAZY. IT SHOWS ME DOING 120 WHEN I'M DOING 40, 55 ETC.. WHY WON'T FORD RECALL THESE CLUSTERS IN ALL THESE CARS, THEY KNOW THAT THEY ARE BAD. I ALMOST HAD ANOTHER HEART ATTACK WHEN I GOT THE PRICE TO REPLACE THE CLUSTER FROM THE LOCAL FORD COMPANY, IT WAS GOING TO COST ME $800.00, PLUS A DIAGNOSTIC FEE OF $100.00. WOW!!!! TALK ABOUT GREED!!!!

Mar 16, 2011

STRUCTURE,ENGINE

3 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FORM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT FRAME WAS DAMAGED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOO UNSTABLE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNIVERSAL AUTO LLC (491 WEST MAIN STREET, GREENWOOD, IN 46142) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFTERS, TIMING CHAIN, AND TIMING CHAIN KIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL AND WHITE SMOKE WAS FORMING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE USED DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.

Mar 28, 2018

Fire: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, WATER BEGAN POURING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT DETECTED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE CABIN FILTER, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,453.

Jun 04, 2015

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55MPH AND HEARD A BEEP, LOOKED IN THE DASH AND SAW THE ENGINE WENT INTO A "FAIL SAFE MODE". THE CAR SLOWED DOWN AND JERKED AND SLOWED DOWN QUITE A BIT. WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND COULD'NT FIND ANYTHING WRONG W/ IT. IT STARTED HAPPENING MORE OFTEN, SO FINALLY FOUND A MECHANIC THAT WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSE AND FIX THE PROBLEM FOR $800. I SAW IN THE PAPER THAT A FEW TOYOTAS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW IT HAPPENED ON A NEW FORD MUSTANG AS WELL. ALSO, WHENEVER IT RAINS, (THE SAME CAR) LEAKS WATER INTO AND PUDDLES UP UNDER THE PASSENGER'S SEAT. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM THE BEGINNING OF PURCHASE. I DON'T DRIVE THIS CAR IN THE RAIN BECAUSE OF THIS. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER MUSTANG OWNERS AT THE OIL CHANGE FACILITY, AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A COULPE OF RECALLS ON THE 2005 MUSTANG GT. I WAITED A LONG TIME TO GET MY DREAM CAR AND PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR IT. IF I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS PROBLEM, I WOULD THINK THE FORD COMPANY SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILTY AND FIX THE PROBLEMS.[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Feb 26, 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT

3 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT A DEALER, THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER EMITTED A HARMFUL GAS INTO THE CABIN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SENSATIONS OF LIGHTHEADEDNESS, SEVERE HEADACHES AND HEART PALPITATIONS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT NOT TO ACTIVATE THE AIR CONDITIONER TO AVOID FURTHER HEALTH ISSUES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,200.

Jan 20, 2015

Injuries: 1

MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG V6 HAS BEEN HAVING SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONS WEEKLY. THESE MALFUNCTIONS CAUSE THE SPEEDOMETER TO START AT NUMBERS THAT ARE NOT 0, RESULTING IN AN INACCURATE READING OF MY SPEED. IT READ 120 WHILE I MAY ONLY BE GOING 40 AND EVEN WHEN I SHUT DOWN THE VEHICLE IT WILL REMAIN AT 40+. A TEMPORARY FIX IS TO TURN THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF WHICH SOMETIMES CAUSES THE NEEDLES TO SLOWLY DROP, BUT USUALLY IT WILL STAY OVER 20 FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME, AND WHEN I DO SUCCEED IN REACHING 0 WITHIN A WEEK OR TWO THE PROBLEM WILL OCCUR AGAIN. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR OF THIS VEHICLE AND ALL ARE HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS, MOST OF US HAVE GONE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT WILL BE A $500-$650 REPAIR/ REPLACEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHICH SEEMS TO BE THE REASON FOR THE PROBLEMS, BUT SINCE SO MANY ARE HAVING A SIMILAR PROBLEM SHOULDN'T THIS BE A RECALL? *TR

Apr 19, 2011

I HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH MY CD PLAYER (SHAKKER 500) I HAVE HAD SIX STEREOS IN THE CAR AND ALL SIX HAVE DONE THE SAME THING. THEY WILL MAKE HORRIBLE NOISES, SAY BAD DISK OR DISK ERROR OR NOTHING AT ALL BEFORE IT STARTS SPITTING OUT THE CD'S. IF I DO NOT GRAB THE FIRST CD, IT WILL SPIT OUT ALL SIX. I HAVE HAD AN INDEPENDENT INSPECTION OF THE CAR TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE I DO NOT FEEL IT IS THE STEREO. THE INSPECTION STATES THAT THE VOLTAGE IS DROPPING IN THE CAR WHICH SENDS THE STEREO INTO AN ERRATIC STATE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY SAYS THAT THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO THEIR SOLUTION IS TO KEEP PUTTING STEREO'S IN THE CAR. I JUST HAD A "BRAND NEW" STEREO INSTALLED ON APRIL 26, 2006. THIS WAS TO BE FORD'S FINAL ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE STEREO WENT CRAZY AGAIN TWICE ON FRIDAY APRIL 28, 2006. I HAVE REPEATEDLY COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS BEING A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I CAN'T KEEP TAKING MY ATTENTION FROM MY DRIVING TO CATCH CD'S. I WANT A RESOLUTION AND I AM NOT GETTING IT WITH FORD. I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT GETTING A RECALL ISSUED ON THIS CAR STEREO/ CAR/ VOLTAGE PROBLEM. ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *JB

Apr 29, 2006

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 complaints

SINCE ABOUT A YEAR AGO, NOVEMBER 2013, THIS VEHICLE HAS SHOWN MULTIPLE ISSUES. TO START, IT IS AN AUTOMATIC 05 MUSTANG WHICH, THE MORE I READ ONLINE, THE MORE THAT I SEEM TO FIND THAT MANY HAVE THESE EXACT SAME OR VERY SIMILAR ISSUES. INITIALLY THE DASH CLUSTER (EVERYTHING BESIDES THE TACHOMETER) WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 20 MPH BUT STILL MOVE ACTING AS THOUGH THE 20 MPH WAS THE 0 MPH MARK (SO 35 MPH = 15 MPH). MORE RECENTLY THE GAS GAUGE HAS STOPPED WORKING, IT SITS AT EMPTY EVEN AFTER PLENTY OF GAS HAS BEEN PUT INTO IT. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ALSO GETS STUCK OFTEN, STILL MOVING AS THE SPEEDOMETER DOES. NOT TOO LONG AFTER THESE ISSUES STARTED OCCURRING, WHEN I WENT TO FILL UP THE GAS TANK IT WOULDN'T TAKE THE GAS AS IT NORMALLY WOULD. SOMETIMES ONLY A COUPLE DOLLARS WORTH WOULD BE IN BEFORE IT CLICKED OFF. AFTER PAYING CLOSER ATTENTION I HAVE ALSO NOTICED SOMETIMES GAS ACTUALLY SPLASHES OUT WHEN FILLING IT UP EVEN THOUGH IT IS DEFINITELY NOT FULL. MUCH MORE RECENTLY THE VEHICLE HAS WORRYING ISSUES. AT ONE POINT WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED TO DECELERATE ON ITS OWN, EVEN WHILE I WAS PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. I PULLED IT OFF TO THE SIDE, SHUT IT OFF COMPLETELY, STARTED IT UP AND IT WAS AS THOUGH NOTHING HAPPENED. EVER SINCE THAT INCIDENT THOUGH IT HAS BEEN RUNNING A BIT LOUDER AND NOW IT SEEMS A POSSIBLE MISFIRE IS HAPPENING WITH ONE OF THE CYLINDERS OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE HAS A DELAYED AND VERY HARD SHIFT FROM THIRD TO FOURTH GEAR. IT IS NOT AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN CARE OF, AND FOR A 2005 THE MILEAGE IS PRETTY LOW STILL. AT LEAST ONE OR TWO OF THESE ISSUES SEEM TO BE A SAFETY CONCERN, AND IT IS VERY OBVIOUS AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE THAT THESE ISSUES ARE PREVALENT IN TONS OF THESE EXACT SAME VEHICLES. *TR

Nov 19, 2014

THIS HAS BEEN AND STILL IS A ON GOING SAFETY ISSUE TO ME AND THE FAMILY. WHEN DRIVING, NORMALLY AT A LOW SPEED THE ENGINE WILL "DIE", OF COURSE I LOSE ALL POWER TO THE STEERING, BRAKING, ETC. I MAKE AN ATTEMPT TO START IT, IT WILL START BUT, WHEN I TRY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE, IT DIES AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPEN TO ME IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS, WHEN I PULL UP TO A RED LIGHT, OR BEHIND A VEHICLE. I HAVE NO FORWARNING OF THE EVENT ABOUT TO TAKE PLACE. TWO WEEKS AGO IT OCCURRED WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND IT TOOK HER ABOUT 40 MINUTES TO GET THE CAR RUNNING. AND YESTERDAY WHILE I WAS DRIVING, AFTER LEAVING MY GARAGE AND DROVE LESS THAN 1/2 MILE, THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING, AND I TRAVELED ABOUT 2 MILES AND IT STOPPED AT LEAST 5 TIMES BEFORE I COULD PARK. WE WENT SHOPPING AND CAME BACK OUT AND IT STARTED AND GAVE ME NO PROBLEM GETTING HOME. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP, R&R FUEL TANK, REPLACED FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. WAS TOLD BY ONE OF THE TECHNICIANS I SHOULD TREAT THE FUEL AT LEASE EVERY TWO TANK FILL UPS. MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS IS GOING TO OCCUR AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND INJURY MY FAMILY AND/OR OTHER DRIVERS. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND HAVE BEEN INFORMED THERE IS NO RECALLS AGAINST THE VIN NUMBER. I CAN NOT BELIEVE I AM THE ONLY MUSTANG OWNER THAT IS HAVING THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 19, 2014

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AT AROUND 30MPH WHEN EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL WENT DEAD IN MY CAR INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME BUT COULD NOT START IT THE NEXT MORNING. HAD TO FLAT BED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOLD ME THE WHOLE COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIME SINCE THEN. EACH TIME I WAS CHARGED $3000 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN ONCE LET ALONE 3 TIMES. ANOTHER RECENT PROBLEM, MY ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE CAUSING EVERYTHING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY CAR TO BE REPLACED. FORD DENIED ANY "REAL PROBLEMS THEY COULD FIND". ALSO HAD MY GAS TANK REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T FILL UP. AND TO ADD TO EVERYTHING, MY GEARSHIFT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE A LITTLE PLASTIC PIECE THAT HIDES THE HOLES WHEN U SHIFT UP OR DOWN, BROKE. $600 ESTIMATE AT FORD. AS WELL AS MY ENGINE SMOKING AFTER DRIVING FOR 2 HOURS AT 65-70 MPH. DO NOT BUY A FORD. IV'E SPENT OVER $12K FIXING THE PROBLEMS THAT I NEVER CAUSED. FORD REFUSED TO PAY A DIME OR TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY. TOO MANY PROBLEMS CAUSING UNSAFE SITUATIONS FOR ME AS WELL AS OTHER DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS AROUND ME. *TR ## VIN FAILED ##

Dec 20, 2012

Fire: 1

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 complaints

SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER NEEDLE DOES NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT MOVE HALF THE TIME FROM RESTING POSITION AND THE TACHOMETER WILL ROTATE ALL THE WAY AROUND AND STAY WHERE IT IS WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THE BATTERY, OIL, AND TEMP NEEDLES DO NOT MOVE FROM OFF POSITION HALF THE TIME. TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY AND SHIFTS HARDER GOING FROM SECOND TO THIRD. *TR

Oct 28, 2014

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY STALLED. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND PUT MY HAZARDS ON SO I DIDN'T GET HIT FROM BEHIND OR CAUSE A DANGEROUS ACCIDENT TO THE OTHER MOTORISTS. I TURNED OFF THE CAR, LEFT THE HAZARDS ON AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES BEFORE STARTING IT UP AGAIN. IT STARTED THANKFULLY AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT SAFELY TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. VERY FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE. EVENTUALLY SOMEONE WAS ABLE TO COME AND HELP ME GET MY CAR HOME. WE BELIEVE THAT THE INCIDENT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY, AND THROTTLE BODY SENSOR. FORD SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THIS PROBLEM AND PAY FOR THEIR FAULTY PARTS. THIS CAR IS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE WITH A V6 ENGINE. *TR

Jun 16, 2014

WHEN STOPPED SUDDENLY THE CAR WILL REMAIN IDLE FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS BEFORE IT WILL KICK BACK INTO GEAR. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARDS IN DRIVE. IF YOU TRY TO PRESS THE GAS TO FORCE THE CAR TO MOVE IT WILL STALL COMPLETELY. CAR HAS BEEN DOING IT SINCE 2007. FORD DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. CAR CURRENTLY HAS 44,000 MILES ON IT. ALSO GAS, TEMP AND SPEEDOMETER GAUGES HAVE STARTED GOING CRAZY THE LAST THREE WEEKS. *TR

Dec 30, 2010

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 complaints

MY SPEEDOMETER WAS READING A LOWER SPEED THAN I WAS ACTUALLY DRIVING. IT WAS CONFIRMED WITH A SPEED RADAR SIGN. MY SPEEDOMETER GAUGE WAS OFF BY 15 MPH. I CHECKED ONLINE AND NOTICED THERE WERE MANY OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME DEFECT. I CONTACTED FORD REGARDING THE ISSUE AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WASN'T ANY RECALL FOR MY CAR. I DID SOME MORE RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THE STEPPERS IN THE CLUSTER GAUGE HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO GO BAD. *JS

Apr 13, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD READ EMPTY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FULL OF GASOLINE. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE OIL LEVEL GAUGE FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE SPEEDOMETER CABLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS COMMON FOR ALL 2005 FORD MUSTANGS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

Jun 22, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL GAUGES FAILED AND BECAME INOPERABLE. IN ADDITION, WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY ACCELERATE AT A RAPID PACE. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WAS AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR THAT WOULD POTENTIALLY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000.

Jul 27, 2010

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

3 complaints

THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A ONE VEHICLE ACCIDENT HITTING A GUARD RAIL ON AN INTERSTATE AT 60 MPH. IT WAS PRETTY MUCH A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE CAR STOPPED IMMEDIATELY WHEN HITTING THE FIFTH POST OF THE GUARD RAIL, STOOD THE CAR UP ON ITS NOSE, SPUN AROUND ABOUT 360 DEGREES BEFORE LANDING ON THE TIRES. DURING THIS TIME THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED OR THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT CAUGHT. THE PASSENGER WAS BOUNCED ALL AROUND THE CAR. THE PASSENGERS OF THE CAR WERE LOOKING STRAIGHT DOWN AT THE ROAD WHEN THE CAR WAS SPINNING ON THE NOSE. NOW, BY GOD'S GRACE ONLY, THESE PASSENGERS WERE NOT EXTREMELY INJURED AND WAS IT A FATAL IMPACT. HOWEVER, IF THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE CAR WORKED PROPERLY, LESS INJURY WOULD HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCED. THE COULD HAVE EASILY ROLLED AND IF SO, THE AIR BAGS WOULD HAVE BEEN A NECESSITY OF SECURITY PRECAUTIONS. FORD SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL THE MUSTANGS EXPERIENCING AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PROBLEMS. I PURCHASE A VECHILE WITH THE SAFETY OPTIONS HAS A MAIN DECISION OF CHOICE. IF THE SAFETY IS NOT THERE, YOU ARE PURCHASING A "PRODUCT" OF DEATH. *TR

Jun 07, 2013

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY REAR ENDED A OLD NISSAN TRUCK WHICH RESULTED IN ME HITTING MY HEAD AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL AND TOTALING MY CAR. I WAS GOING 40MPH AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Jul 24, 2012

Crash: 1

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING 39 MPH, AN ONCOMING VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE CONTACTS VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT ENGAGE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A CONCUSSION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD GIVE HIS INFORMATION TO THE COUNCIL AND PROVIDE HIM WITH A RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 49,000.

May 26, 2010

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 complaints

DESIGN OF THE CABIN AIR INTAKE BOX AND DRAIN LED TO A BACK FLOW OF WATER DURING A HEAVY DOWNPOUR. THIS LED TO WATER FLOWING THROUGH THE AIR DUCTS AND INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX. FORD PLACED 4"X6" PIECE OF FOAM OVER THE SMART JUNCTION BOX IN AN EFFORT TO "BANDAGE THE PROBLEM, RATHER THAN CORRECTING THE CAUSE. AS WATER ENTERED THE CABIN AREA, IT SOAKED THE SMART JUNCTION BOX TO FAIL WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN THE PROXIMATE CAUSE FOR THE ENGINE DYING. END RESULT IS THAT THE SMART JUNCTION BOX MUST BE REPLACED AND PROGRAMMED. *KB

Dec 29, 2011

PROBLEMS WITH GAUGE CLUSTER ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT...WHEN IT'S COLD THE TEMP. GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER ACCURATELY AND NOW THE TACHOMETER DOES NOT FUNCTION CORRECTY ALL THE TIME. *TR

Mar 28, 2011

THE CAR'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SUDDENLY COMPLETELY MALFUNCTIONED, THE "FAIL-SAFE" ENGINE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN AND TO SUDDENLY STOP THE CAR IN MOVING TRAFFIC. THIS WAS TRULY A LIFE-ENDANGERING SITUATION. THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE DIALS OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAD BEEN ERRATIC IN THE PAST WEEKS BEFORE THE INCIDENT. OBVIOUSLY, THIS CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. FOR MORE THAN FIVE WEEKS FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS CLAIMED TO HAVE NO INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS AVAILABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

Feb 24, 2011

TIRES

3 complaints

ALL OF MY TIRES HAVE BULGES AND PITS IN THEM. I'VE ONLY HAD MY VEHICLE FOR ONE YEAR. THE TIRES STILL HAVE EXCELLENT TREAD ON THEM, BUT THEY'VE DEVELOPED PITS AND BULGES. I NEVER DRIVE ON THE GRAVEL AND I LIVE ON A PAVED ROAD. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE BELIEVES THAT THE TIRES HAVE SOME KIND OF DEFECT. THE SIZE OF MY TIRES ARE 215 / 65/R16. *TR

Aug 14, 2008

I HAVE EXPERIENCED TWO VALVE STEM FAILURES ON TWO DIFFERENT TIRES (PIRELLI P-ZERO) ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG. I HAD THE VALVE STEM REPLACED THE FIRST TIME AND WILL DO SO AGAIN. I WILL KEEP THE OLD VALVE STEM FROM THIS LATEST INCIDENT. *TR

Jul 10, 2008

I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75-80 MPH ON I-10 WESTBOUND IN KATY, TX ON A SUNNY DAY, APPX 90 DEGREES. I NOTICED THE BACK END OF THE CAR SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I SLOWED TO APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND THEN HEARD A POP AND THE CAR STARTED SWAYING ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLY AND BOUNCING. HAVING EXPERIENCED BLOWOUTS BEFORE, I KNEW THAT I HAD BLOWN A TIRE. I PULLED INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE AND NOTED THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY SHREDDED AROUND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE AT THE SIDEWALL. I HAD LESS THAN 200 MILES ON A BRAND NEW 2005 ROUSH MUSTANG WHEN THIS OCCURRED. IF I HAD NOT HAD HIGH-SPEED DRIVING TRAINING, I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CRASHED INTO THE CONCRETE BARRIER. I RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND DEMANDED A REPLACEMENT AT NO CHARGE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE. I DON'T KNOW WHETHER THE DEALER DESTROYED THE DEFECTIVE TIRE OR NOT. WHEN I ASKED THE DEALER WHAT THEY FOUND WHEN THEY REPLACED THE TIRE, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO APPARENT DAMAGE THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE TIRE. (P 275/40 R 18).*JB

Aug 31, 2005

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 complaints

2005 MUSTANG V6, RIGHT REAR BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL BULB KEEPS BURNING OUT. IF SECOND BULB FAILS ON THIS SIDE THERE IS NO TURN SIGNAL. HAVE SEEN THIS DEFECT ON OTHER 05 + MUSTANGS. *JB

Mar 08, 2007

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE USING THE FOG LIGHTS THERE WAS A SMELL OF SMOKE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THE FOG LIGHTS MELTED THE FRONT GRILL. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED.

May 19, 2006

DESIGN OF TAILLIGHTS FOR NEW FORD MUSTANGS IS UNSAFE. DIRECT MIDDAY SUNLIGHT CAUSES TAILLIGHTS TO APPEAR LIT WHEN THEY ARE NOT. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH OF A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BRAKES-ON AND BRAKES-OFF APPEARANCE OF TAILLIGHTS WHEN IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT BETWEEN MID-MORNING AND LATE-AFTERNOON. *JB

Sep 07, 2005

STEERING

3 complaints

WHEN MAKING FULL TURNS LEFT OR RIGHT THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLICK FROM THE FRONT END. THIS IS A CONSTANT OCCURRENCE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER REGARDING THIS PROBLEM , BUT THEY HAVE NOT FIXED IT YET. *NM

Sep 17, 2006

FRONT END MAKES POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LEFT OR RIGHT

Jun 03, 2005

WHILE TURNING LEFT WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING LOCKS, AND HAS TO BE YANKED HARD TO FREE, I ALMOST HAD TWO ACCIDENTS. *AK

Feb 23, 2005

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

Body control module. It gets wet when it rains because of an engineering mess up. It shorts out my lights. Sometimes it can't get out of car because it messes with the locks and windows. Can't use my electric mirrors anymore. Instead of being a much needed recall they decided to not even make replacement bcm. It is a problem everything it gets wet that should have been recalled and fixed. At least a thousand other incidents of this happening to others.

Nov 05, 2023

AFTER HEAVY RAIN FOR A COUPLE WEEKS. I WAS DRIVING STRAIT, IN THE RAIN ON A CITY STREET. I NOTICED MY RADIO TURNED OFF. THEN ALSO NOTICED MY HEADLIGHTS AND BLINKERS WERE ALSO NOT WORKING. AFTER REACHING MY DESTINATION BEFORE IT GOT TOO DARK I STOPPED AND TESTED ALL LIGHTS INCLUDING BRAKE LIGHTS. ALL OF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WEREN'T WORKING, THE GAS LIGHT CAME ON (ALTHOUGH I HAD ATLEAST A HALF TANK) TCS LIGHT AND ALSO THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT WERE ON IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER PARKING THE MUSTANG IN THE GARAGE FOR A COUPLE WEEKS UNTIL I HAD TIME TO CHECK THE STATUS OF THE CAR. I NOTICED THE FLOOR OF THE CAB (PASSENGER SIDE) WAS DAMP. THE CAR BATTERY WAS DEAD (LESS THAN A YEAR OLD, RED TOP OPTIMA) AND THERE WAS MOLD ACTUALLY GROWING IN PARTS OF THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. I DID SOME RESEARCH REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND FOUND IT COMMON FROM A FAILED PLUG UNDER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NEXT TO THE A/C FILTER. CAUSING THE WATER TO FILL UP BETWEEN THE FIREWALL AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND ULTIMATELY LEAKING INSIDE THE CAB ONTO THE SJB (SMART JUNCTION BOX) LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE FIREWALL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR THIS SAFETY ISSUE FOR IT CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF ELECTRONICS FAIL WHILE DRIVING AND ALSO THE FACT THAT THERE IS MOLD GROWING IN MY CAR FROM THIS ISSUE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND NEEDS ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY

Mar 01, 2017

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

I JUST PURCHASED A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE PAST OWNER GAVE ME A LETTER NHTSA RECALL 16V-384. HOW DO I LET SOMEONE KNOW TO CONTACT ME WHEN THE PARTS COME IN?

Aug 26, 2018

I'M STILL WAITING FOR MY TAKATA RECALL PART. IT'S BEEN YEARS!

Jan 22, 2018

AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

TAKATA RECALLS: BOUGHT CAR AT DAMEROW FORD IN BEAVERTON OR UNDER THE CONTINGENCY THAT A 100 POINT CHECK WAS DONE ON THE 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT THAT I AM WRITING ABOUT. AS I DRIVE CQR OFF LOT I NOTICE GAS GAUGE IS STUCK ON HALF A TANK. I CALL THEM ABOUT IT AND THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT AFTER FINDING OUT THERE IS A RECALL.. AND THEY HAVE NOT RETURNED MY CALLS. THIS WAS IN AUGUST 2017. NOW IT IS JANUARY 2018 AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND I TAKE CAR IN TO A TRUSTED MECHANIC AND THEY SAY I HAVE A LEAK NEAR MY FUEL PUMP. I LOOK THIS UP AND IT IS AGAIN A RECALLED ITEM FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE. I AGAIN CALL FORD. NO ONE RETURNS MY CALL. SO I HAD TO OUT OF POCKET TO HAVE THIS FIXED. PLEASE HELP.

Jan 17, 2018

TAKATA RECALL AS WELL AS PROBLEMS FILLING THE GAS TANK. WHILE STATIONARY TRYING TO PUMP GAS IN TO THE GAS TANK THE GAS PUMP WILL SHUT OFF AFTER PUMPING NO ORE THAN 1/16 OF A TANK THEN REQUIRING YOU TO DRIBBLE GAS IN TO THE TANK WITH THE PUMP REGULARLY SHUTTING OFF EVERY FEW SECONDS AND NEVER FILLING THE TANK WITH OUT THE PUMP SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY, AND THIS HAPPENS AT ALL PUMPS IN EVERY STATE AND EVERY BRAND OF GAS. ONCE YOU PUMP AS MUCH GAS AS THE PUMP WILL ALLOW YOU HAVE TO HOLD TE THROTTLE PEDAL DOWN TO THE FLOOR TO GET THE CAR TO START AND THEN YOU HAVE TO FEATHER THE PEDAL TO KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING WHICH CAUSES THE ENGINE TO RACE AND IS VERY DANGEROUS.

Jan 12, 2018

WHEELS

2 complaints

TIRE VALVE STEM HAD A TOTAL AND COMPLETE FAILURE ON THE HIGHWAY AT TOP SPEED. TIRES WERE CORRECTLY INFLATED BUT THE VALVE STEMS FAILED WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE WHEEL. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 9 MONTHS WHICH DESTROYED THE TIRE EVERY TIME. I HAVE LOST OVER $600 FOR THREE TIRES BECAUSE OF THESE VALVE STEMS AND LUCKILY HAVEN'T BEEN KILLED, YET.

Aug 19, 2017

PRIMEWELL VALERA TOURING PART NUMBER 004-217, BOUGHT TIRES IN OCT/NOV 2013 AT 83000 MILES. CURRENTLY HAVE 106,000 MILES. ONE OF THE FOUR TIRES IS STARTING TO GET VISUAL TIRE SEPERATION, A SECOND HAS SIMILIAR MARKINGS BUT NOT AS SEVERE

Jul 11, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

I PURCHASED MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG V6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN JULY OF 2016. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE EVERYTHING SEEMED TO BE WORKING FINE BUT ABOUT A MONTH LATER I NOTICED THE FUEL GAUGE WAS SITTING AT E SO I ATTEMPTED TO FILL IT THINKING I HAD AN EMPTY TANK WHICH MEANT I SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PUT 14-16 GALLONS IN AND AS I WAS REFUELING I NOTICED IT KEPT SHUTTING OFF EVEN THOUGH I HAD JUST STARTED THE PUMP EVENTUALLY I GOT IT FILLED AND ONLY PUT IN ABOUT 6 GALLONS WHICH I THOUGHT WAS ODD BUT I WENT WITH IT AND GOT BACK IN MY CAR STARTED IT UP AND NOTICED THAT THE GAUGE WAS STILL SITTING AT E AT THAT POINT I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG BUT I FIGURED IT COULD WAIT SINCE I KNEW HOW FAR I COULD POTENTIALLY GO ON A FULL TANK BUT THEN AFTER I LEFT AND HEADED FOR HOME I NOTICED THAT MY SPEEDOMETER SAID I WAS GOING 60 BUT EVERYONE WAS BLOWING PAST ME AT LEAST 10MPH FASTER WHEN THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 60. SO I PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT AT A STOP THE SPEEDOMETER CAME TO REST AT 35MPH I WAS ABLE TO FIX IT BUT IT KEPT HAPPENING I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH THAT I DIDNT GET PULLED OVER BECAUSE I HAD NO IDEA HOW FAST I WAS GOING. THEN FOR A WHILE THAT STOPPED HAPPENING BUT EVERY NOW AND THEN AND AT AN INCREASING RATE THE ENGINE KEEPS STALLING LIKE ITS NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL WHEN I STOP AT AN INTERSECTION OR STOP SIGN EVEN THOUGH I HAD JUST FILLED THE FUEL TANK THE DAY BEFORE AND HADN'T DRIVEN MORE THAN 50 MILES. THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENTS BEGINNINGS WAS ~24,000 MILES THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 34,000 AS OF 5/15/17.

May 15, 2017

ONE INCIDENT, DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN CAR RAN OUT OF GAS AND SAW THE AS GAS GUAGE INDICATOR FACING STRAIGHT DOWN, TEMPERATURE GUAGE AND THE TACHOMETER WAS NOT WORKING. THE CAR RAN OUT OF GAS ON MAJOR HIGH WAY AND MY DAUGHTER ALONE STUCK ON THE ROAD AT 3 AM WITH LARGE TRUCKS PASSING BY. SHE HAD BELIEVED THE CAR HAD PLENTY OF GAS. THE GUAGES ARE STILL NOT FIXED PROPERLY DO NOT WORK AT 100777 MILES.

Sep 08, 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

ON THIS DAY THE OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE STOPPED FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. IN THE FOLLOWING MONTHS THE RPM GAUGE, THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE, AND SPEEDOMETER HAVE STOPPED FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY AND READ THE WRONG INFORMATION. *TR

Jan 29, 2015

SPEEDOMETER AT TIMES STICKS OR SHOWS THE INCORRECT SPEED. EVEN SITTING IDLE THE SPEEDOMETER WILL SHOW 5 MILES AN HOUR OR EVEN 20 MPH. IT'S EXTREMELY INCONSISTENT, SO DETERMINING THE CORRECT SPEED IS DIFFICULT TO DO. THE SPEED WILL DISPLAY BOTH, HIGHER THAN ACTUAL SPEED AND LOWER THAN ACTUAL SPEED WITHOUT RYHME OR REASON. ADDITIONALLY THE NEEDLE MOVES IN A SPORADIC BEHAVIOR, LIKE A SECOND HAND TIC ON A CLOCK, RATHER THAN A SMOOTH CONSISTENT FLOW. THE TACHOMETER APPEARS TO ALSO BE AFFECTED ALTHOUGH IT'S MUCH LESS NOTICEABLE. *KB

Sep 14, 2011

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

2 complaints

THE CAR WAS COASTING AND THEN JUST COMPLETELY TURNED OFF REDUCING STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY AT LEAST 50% UNTIL I COULD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, TURN OFF THE IGNITION, THEN RESTART IT AGAIN. SINCE THEN THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 5 TIMES, 4 IN THE LAST WEEK! MY TOTALLY TRUSTWORTHY MECHANIC DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND FOUND NO FAILURES BESIDES THE FACT THAT THE FUEL GAUGE HASN'T WORKED IN YEARS, THE SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T ALWAYS TELL ME THE SPEED, THE GAS TANK SHUTS OFF BEFORE FILLING UP, THE HEAD LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE STAYED ON AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR AND HASN'T TURNED OFF AFTER IT'S RAINED. THE RPM SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEM FOR WHY THE ENGINE TURNS OFF WHEN THEY ARE TOO LOW. THERE USED TO BE A JERKY PROBLEM DURING ACCELERATION WHEN THE CAR WOULD SHOOT FORWARD THEN BACK OFF A COUPLE TIMES BEFORE RETURNING TO A MORE STEADY ACCELERATION. I WOULD CONSIDER THIS VEHICLE A COMPLETE LEMON AND THREAT TO THE SAFETY OF ME AND ANYBODY ELSE ON THE ROAD BUT SINCE THE WARRANTY PERIOD IS OVER AND IT'S BEEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC I DON'T HAVE ANY OTHER OPTIONS BESIDES REPORTING IT TO YOU, I REALLY WISH THERE WAS SOME WAY THIS PROBLEM COULD BE SOLVED AND I'M CERTAIN MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS SAME VEHICLE ARE DEALING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 12, 2014

THE CAR STALLED WHILE CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NEEDED TO PULL OVER TO WITHOUT POWER STEERING OR BRAKES AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. HTTP://WWW.NCCONSUMER.ORG/NEWS-ARTICLES/NCCC%20PETITIONS%20NHTSA%20FOR%20DEFECT%20INVESTIGATION%20INTO%20FORD%20ESCAPE%20VEHICLES.HTML. *TR

Mar 12, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE

2 complaints

WATER GOT TO FUSE BOX MADE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND FLOODED PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR. *TR

Apr 06, 2014

SERIOUS LEAKING ISSUES ON NEW FORDS MODEL 05 THROUGH 08. MY BRAND NEW CAR HAD LEAKING UNDER THE FLOORBOARD WHICH CAUSED BLACK MOLD AND OTHER MOLD TO GROW CAUSING HEALTH AND OTHER PROBLEMS. IT HAS ALSO CAUSED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN OTHER FORDS. BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING, POSSIBLE AIR BAG MALFUNCTIONS. FORD KNOWS OF THE ISSUE AND IS NOT HAVING A RE-CALL. *TR

May 12, 2008

Injuries: 1

EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG V6 THE SPEEDOMETER OFTEN GETS STUCK OR PERFORMS ERRATICALLY AND STAYS STUCK WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THIS IS A LARGE PAIN AS IT DOES NOT REGISTER ANY ACCURATE SPEED AND ONE MUST TURN THE CAR ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES TO GET THE SPEEDOMETER TO ZERO. THE FAILURE OCCURS RANDOMLY ABOUT ONCE A WEEK. THE QUOTE TO REPLACE THIS PRODUCT IS RIDICULOUS AT AROUND $600. *TR

Feb 25, 2012

MY 2005 MUSTANG RPM GAUGE HAS QUIT WORKING. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE OF THIS ISSUE I FOUND THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MUSTANGS. CAN YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHO I NEED TO CONTACT TO GET THIS ITEM UNDER A RECALL ITEM THAT MANDATES FORD TO FIX THE ISSUE. *KB

Aug 02, 2011

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

DURING RAIN, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. RADIO, WINDOWS, HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HAZARDS, DOOR LOCKS, KEYFOB, FUEL GAUGE, OIL PRESSURE, COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE, HAND BRAKE INDICATOR, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, BRAKE SWITCH (FOR TAKING CAR OUT OF PARK), STARTER (ONCE THE CAR IS TURNED OFF, IT WILL NOT START AGAIN). ANY SUBSTANTIAL RAIN RESULTS IN WATER POOLING IN PASSENGER SIDE FOOT AREA, AND SATURATION OF FUSE BOX AREA, WHICH PROVIDES CONCERNS FOR A VEHICLE-WIDE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND BRAKE/STEERING CONTROL. I HAVE LOOKED AT SEVERAL ONLINE OWNERS' FORUMS AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS CASES OF THIS COMMONLY-DOCUMENTED SAFETY PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE BEFORE AND THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE LOCATED (OR REPRODUCED)DURING RAIN, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. RADIO, WINDOWS, HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HAZARDS, DOOR LOCKS, KEYFOB, FUEL GAUGE, OIL PRESSURE, COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE, HAND BRAKE INDICATOR, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, BRAKE SWITCH (FOR TAKING CAR OUT OF PARK), STARTER (ONCE THE CAR IS TURNED OFF, IT WILL NOT START AGAIN). ANY SUBSTANTIAL RAIN RESULTS IN WATER POOLING IN PASSENGER SIDE FOOT AREA, AND SATURATION OF FUSE BOX AREA, WHICH PROVIDES CONCERNS FOR A VEHICLE-WIDE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND BRAKE/STEERING CONTROL. I HAVE LOOKED AT SEVERAL ONLINE OWNERS' FORUMS AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS CASES OF THIS COMMONLY-DOCUMENTED SAFETY PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE BEFORE AND THE RESULT IS "THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE LOCATED (OR REPRODUCED)". *TR

Dec 14, 2011

ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THE GAS GAUGE ON THE VEHICLE FAILED - READING MORE THAN FULL, AND OTHER VARIOUS IRREGULAR READINGS. REPAIRED FOR $75, THEN FAILED AGAIN NEXT DAY. HAVE NOT REPAIRED AGAIN AS DEALER ESTIMATES COST AT $1500 DUE TO MULTIPLE FAILURES ACCORDING TO THEIR TESTS. GAS LIGHT STILL WORKS WHEN FUEL IS VERY LOW. ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED - READING 80 MPH WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED. HAVE NOT REPAIRED, USING GPS TO ESTIMATE SPEED. I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THESE ISSUES AS THEY SEEM VERY COMMON WITH THIS MODEL & YEAR VEHICLE BY A QUICK SEARCH ONLINE. THEY ADVISED THAT I SHOULD JUST GET IT FIXED AT THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP. GIVEN THE FREQUENCY OF THIS FAILURE I FEEL THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE AS THE ORIGINAL PARTS MUST BE FAULTY GIVEN THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE POSTING THE SAME ISSUES ONLINE. FORD ADVISED THAT YOUR AGENCY WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT COULD ORDER A RECALL. I WOULD THINK THAT KNOWING HOW MUCH GAS YOU HAVE OR KNOWING HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING ARE VALID SAFETY ISSUES THAT FORD SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO FIX AT THEIR EXPENSE.

Nov 03, 2010

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2 complaints

TL*THE CONTACT WAS A WITNESS TO THE FAILURE IN A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE LIFTING THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT SIDE LATCHES, WHICH OPERATE THE MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT TO THE BACK SEAT, THE LATCH SHATTERED INTO SEVERAL PIECES. THE OWNER WAS UNABLE TO ACCESS THE BACK SEAT DUE TO THIS FAILURE. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT IS THE OWNER OF A VEHICLE OF THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL; THEREFORE, HE WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

Jun 30, 2008

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WATER HAD LEAKED ONTO THE VEHICLE'S CARPET CAUSING A MOLDY SMELL. THIS HAPPENED MORE FREQUENTLY ON A RAINY DAY AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THAT WATER HAD LEAKED THROUGH THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR, AND THE DOOR LATCHES COULD BE THE CAUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO DIAGNOSIS THE PROBLEM. BUT THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING THAT COULD GENERATE A WATER LEAK. *AK

Oct 11, 2006

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

2005 FORD MUSTANG ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. HE STATES THAT THE RPM'S WOULD BE UP TO 1500. HE STATES THAT SINCE THEN, NOW IT ACCELERATES UP TO 2500 RPM'S. *KB A FLIGHT RECORDER WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE FLIGHT RECORDER CAPTURED THE PROBLEM THE CONSUMER WAS REFERRING TO. THE FLIGHT RECORDER WAS THEN SENT TO FORD ENGINEERING AND THEY STATED THE COMPUTER WAS DEMANDING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD CLUNK WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS LET OUT, ESPECIALLY IN LOWER GEARS. *JB

Mar 07, 2008

PROBLEN 1: WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP, MAYBE 5 MPH OR SO, THEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE, THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASE AS IF THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL, THEN JUMPS INTO GEAR CAUSING A SUDDEN JERK FORWARD. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED AND CONFIRMED BY FORD DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM 2: STARTED VEHICLE, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PUT IN REVERSE AND HEARD A STRANGE NOISE AND BLUE SMOKE OUTSIDE PASSENGER WINDOW. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS "BURNING RUBBER" PULLED SHIFT LEAVER BACK TO NUETRAL AND ENGINE RPM NORMAL. POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE PROBLEM ABOVE OR I COULD AHAVE HAD MY FOOR ON BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME BUT CAN NOT THAT EASILY.

Jun 22, 2005

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT

2 complaints

PURCHASED A 2005 FORD MUSTANG IN MAY, 2005. FORD FAILED TO NOTIFY COSTUMERS THAT SOME OF THE 2005 FORD MUSTANGS MAY EXHIBIT THE FUEL BANK BEING SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL. BASICALLY, THE FUEL PUMP WILL SHUT OFF WHILE PUMPING GAS, AS IF THE TANK WAS FULL. FORD DID ISSUE A SERVICE BULLETIN, TSB 05-4-8, AFTER I PURCHASING THE CAR, SUGGESTING THAT FORD'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT WILL REPLACE THE GAS TANK. THE BULLETIN STATED THAT THE CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO THE FUEL TANK VAPOR VENTING SYSTEM INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. ALTHOUGH THE GAS TANK WAS REPLACED THE PROBLEM REMAINED. FORD DID NOT CONSIDER THIS A DEFECT, BUT RATHER A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE NEW MODEL OF FORD MUSTANGS. AS A RESULT, I COULD NOT TAKE THE CAR ON EXTENDED TRIPS BECAUSE I WAS NOT SURE THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO FIND A PUMP THAT WILL ALLOW GAS INTO THE CAR. OUT OF 7 SERVICE STATIONS IN VALLEJO, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO USE 1 SUCCESSFULLY, AND EVEN THAT ONE NOW FAILED TO GIVE ME MORE THAN $10.00 OR LESS WORTH OF GAS. *AK

Jul 11, 2007

I HAVE A 2005 MUSTANG. IT HAD FUEL FILLING PROBLEMS SINCE I GOT IT. THE PUMP WOULD CLICK OFF CONTINUOUSLY MAKING IT VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FILL. AT TIMES, IT WOULD EVEN ALLOW THE GASOLINE TO SPEW OUT OF THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY ALREADY HAD A BULLETIN FROM FORD INDICATING THE PROBLEM AND THAT THE TANK SHOULD BE REPLACED. RECENTLY, I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN WITH THE NEW FUEL TANK. I DON'T FILL UP THAT OFTEN, BECAUSE I WORK FROM HOME AND RARELY DRIVE THE CAR. AGAIN, DIFFICULT TO FILL AND FUEL SPEWING OUT OF THE CAR ONTO THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND. I KNOW FROM READING ONLINE THAT HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF OTHER MUSTANGS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THIS TIME THEY DECIDED THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO FIX IT. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE TICKET IT IS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THAT VEHICLE TO SPEW FUEL OUT OF THE SIDE OF THE CAR WHEN YOU ARE ATTEMPTING TO FILL IT UP. YES, I HAVE THE TICKET IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF IT. THE DATE I PROVIDE ON THIS FORM WILL BE FOR THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT. IT SPENT A WEEK IN THE SHOP FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT, BUT, ACCORDING TO THE SHOP FOREMAN, WAS NEVER LOOKED AT. *NM

Feb 08, 2007

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that during inclement weather, water was entering the cabin of the vehicle through the passenger’s side glove box. The contact stated that due to the failure, mold had developed throughout the vehicle on the carpet, doors, and interior seats. The contact's husband also discovered that water had entered the computer module after inspecting the vehicle and the module was removed. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable after several repairs and several battery replacements. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the dealer and was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 87,000.

Feb 20, 2025

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

Ford did issue a recall for several issues for my car, including but not limited to, problems when filling gas tank with evaporative purge system as well as cavitation of the fuel pump in high heat conditions, the doors not closing all the way or handles remaining open( not flush with rest of door) when door is shut, driver's side door trim/bezel around power window switch making buzzing sounds when stereo is in use, as well as ticking sounds coming from motor during operation and various creaks and sounds from front suspension when cornering and going over uneven terrain, and the transmission, the 5r55s, has the known hard shift into gear caused by bad servo. I have reached out to the dealers in my area regarding these issues and even though my car is the correct model and year for the service recall bulletins and has the exact issues described there in, I am told that the vin on my car is not covered even though it is clearly suffering from equipment that exhibits all the same problems listed in the recall. I feel the responsibility to perform and pay for these repairs should fall on the manufacturer, not i, the customer.

Jan 25, 2025

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang GT. The contact stated the front passenger’s side seat belt was difficult to latch and detach. The contact stated that several times the seat belt failed to detach. The seat belt warning light was illuminated stating that the seat belt was not engaged when it was engaged. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the pin was not attached to the clip causing the seat belt malfunction. The mechanic fractured the seat belt so the contact could drive the vehicle. The seat belt was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but the vehicle was not repaired due to the warranty being expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.

Feb 27, 2024

AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I have done all my airbag recalls and the light came on a few months ago and is steady flashing. Called Cresent Ford in High Pint and they looked up my VIN and my car replacement history. They told me it had been replaced but it was still under warranty and to make an appointment to have it looked at. Made an appointment, which I may add I had to take the day off and drive 40 mins one way, I was told by [XXX] that I had to pay for a diagnostic test because it may not be the airbag and they refused to look at the car until I paid for a diagnostic test. I continue to receive airbag notices and if I was told on the phone this was under warranty. If there are problems in the past with airbags and in the future, we have problems why should this not be covered and looked at by Ford at cost to them to run a diagnostic test. This is absurd. Had this happened to me 3 months ago I NEVER would not have purchased a 2010 Mustang if this is how you do your customers for your defective parts. Also went to pull the parking brake up, which was passed inspection SEVERAL times, and the brake does not work. This is a BIG safety hazard. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Nov 10, 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

JUST GOT IT DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT

Jul 13, 2020

SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SEATS

1 complaint

THERE WAS A RECALLL FOR DEFAULT WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND TAKATA AIRBAG

Dec 09, 2018

Crash: 1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

AFTER WE HAD THE FIRST AIRBAG RECALL REPLACED WE STARTED TO EXPERIENCE THE FLICKER 9F THE AIRBAG LIGHT. WE ASSUMED THIS WAS DUE TO THE NECESSITY OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG NEEDING TO BE RECALLED. OUR SERVICE TECHNICIAN DOESN'T AGREE. THEY SAY THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDS REPLACING. THE ONLY INFORMATION I CAN FIND ON THAT IS THAT ALL OTHER GAUGES FAIL IF THE CLUSTER NEEDS REPLACING. THAT IS WHY I FEEL THAT THE LIGHT IS ON DIRECTLY BECAUSE OF THE AIRBAG RECALL.

Jun 27, 2018

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK COULD NOT FILLED ALL THE WAY AND ONLY ALLOWED HALF A TANK OF FUEL. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM AN INDIVIDUAL THIRTY DAYS AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

May 25, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

THE 2005 TO 2009 MUSTANGS (ALL OF THEM) HAVE A WATER INTRUSION PROBLEM PRESENTED AS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE ENGINE FIREWALL THAT LEAKS WATER ONTO THE SMART JUNCTION BLOCK CAUSING RANDOM ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILURE INCLUDING THE LOSS OF ENGINE IGNITION, LOSS OF ALL SYSTEMS, ETC. IN MY CASE, THE INTRUSION OF WATER CAUSED A SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF ALL SYSTEMS. DISCOVERED A DAY AFTER HEAVY RAIN. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF REPORTS OF THIS ON THE WEB AND THE DEALER ADMITS IT IS A DESIGN FLAW AND KNOWN PROBLEM.

May 11, 2018

WHEELS,ENGINE

1 complaint

: :..UPDATED 03/08/17 *BF

Mar 03, 2017

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

THROTTLE BODY FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING AT SPEED ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN IT FAILED, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO IDLE MODE WHICH MADE IT VERY DANGEROUS TO AVOID TRAFFIC AS I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY. THE CAR MOVED AT NO MORE THAN 5MPH! THE REPAIR IS VERY EXPENSIVE. I FEEL THAT THIS PART SHOULD NOT FAIL AFTER JUST 76,000 MILES. ATTACHED IS THE REPAIR BILL. *TR

Nov 28, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

CORROSION ON THE HOOD, WATER LEAKING ON PASS. SIDE DOOR, WATER LEAKING UNDER THE GLOVE BOX, BISSELL AND GAUGES NOT WORKING, SPEEDS UP IN EXCESSIVE SPEED WITHOUT GIVING GAS,

Jun 27, 2016

SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED FROM A HEAD CONCUSSION, LACERATION TO THE FACE, AND BODY BRUISES THAT INCLUDED SEVERE INJURIES TO THE STOMACH AND BLOOD CLOTS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE FACILITY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,603.

Feb 16, 2016

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

WHEN I SHIFT FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL POSITION TO DRIVE, THE CAR SURGES FORWARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED BOTH WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVEWAY STATIONARY AND INTERMITTENTLY AT A STOPLIGHT. THE DATE BELOW THAT IS REQUIRED IS INCORRECT; IT HAS BEEN DOING IT SINCE I GOT THE CAR I BELIEVE IN FEB 2005, BUT I DIDN'T THINK OF IT BEING A SAFETY ISSUE UNTIL IT WAS PASSED DOWN TO MY DAUGHTER THIS YEAR; FOR SOMEONE THAT ISN'T PREPARED, IT COULD EASILY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT

Nov 19, 2015

SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,ENGINE

1 complaint

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR WAS STICKING IN GEAR SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER FOUND OUT THROUGH A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY BUT WANTED ME TO PAY ALMOST $1000.00 TO GET IT FIXED. I TOLD THEM NO AND PICKED MY CAR UP. I WENT ON LINE AND FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY.

Nov 05, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

1 complaint

GAUGES DON'T WORK PROPERLY. CAN'T TELL HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING, WHAT YOUR OIL PRESSURE IS, HOW MUCH FUEL YOU HAVE ETC IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE

Sep 18, 2015

AIR BAGS,SEATS

1 complaint

HIGHWAY CRASH AT 75 MPH. THE MUSTANG HIT A VEHICLE THAT JUMPED THE MEDIAN . NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT . I NEVER HAD A WARNING LIGHT OR ANY INDICATION THAT THE SRS SYSTEM WAS AT FAULT . THIS MUSTANG HAD A FULL FRONTAL IMPACT . I DID CONTACT FORD ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND I WAS TOLD { YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO LITIGATE A CASE AGAINST US } I WOULD HAVE TO PROVE THAT IF THE AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY MY INJURY'S WOULD OF BEEN LESS SERIOUS . I DID BRAKE MY NECK FROM THE IMPACT .I'M SURE THE AIRBAG WOULD HAVE HELPED ME...

Aug 22, 2015

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

MY TACHOMETER FAIL A FEW YEARS AGO. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, HE SAID ALL MUSTANG GAUGES FAIL AND TO BE HAPPY IT WASN'T THE SPEEDOMETER. SLOWLY OVER TIME ALL THE ELECTRICAL HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS. SOMETIMES THE CAR WON'T START, ALL THE GAUGES STOP WORKING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF FOR NO REASON. ALSO THE DRIVER SEAT ELECTRICAL FAILED, WAS REPLACED AND FAILED AGAIN. I COULDN'T AFFORD TO HAVE IT FIXED.

Aug 03, 2015

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

DRIVING MUSTANG ON CITY STREET ( ST GEORGE UTAH ) TAKATA AIRBAG SUDDENLY ERUPTED PREMATURELY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF MUSTANG WHICH ROLLED FORWARD HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN REAR. DRIVER [XXX] INJURED BY SHARDS OF METAL AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ( HOSPITAL ATTENTION ) TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE. PERMANENT SCARS AND MENTAL STRESS HAS CAUSED DRIVER TO PERMANENTLY FEAR DRIVING . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

May 27, 2015

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

NONE OF THE GAUGES WORK. I HAVE TO DRIVE PACING MYSELF WITH OTHER VEHICLES. ONLY THE ICON FOR GAS NEEDED COMES ON WHEN THE GAS IS LOW. STARTING AFTER ABOUT 10,000 MILES ON THE CAR I HAVE HAD INCREASING PROBLEMS GETTING FUEL IN THE CAR. NOT JUST MYSELF, BUT ANYONE THAT TRIES TO FUEL THE CAR. I INITIALLY STARTED HOLDING THE FUEL NOZZLE UPSIDE DOWN TO GET GAS AND THAT WORKED FOR A FEW YEARS. (ALTHOUGH YOU LOOK LIKE A DUMB ASS THAT DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO PUT GAS IN A CAR!) THIS LAST YEAR IT HAS GOTTEN SO BAD THAT I AM LUCKY TO GET 2 GALLONS IN IT, AND THAT IS WITH IT REPEATEDLY SHUTTING OFF. SINCE DAY ONE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL MAKES A GRINDING/CLUNKING NOISE WHEN I TURN THE TIRE IN EITHER DIRECTION. IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE THE WHEEL WILL FALL OFF. MY CARS BODY ASSEMBLY IS ALSO CRAP. THE FRONT LOWER GRILL HAS POPPED OFF AND DISAPPEARED. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL, AT LEAST 10 OTHER MUSTANGS OF THIS YEAR MISSING THE SAME PART. THE PLASTIC, YES PLASTIC!, SCREWS POP OUT. THE PLACES WHERE THE INSIDE SEAMS OF THE CAR ARE SUPPOSED TO CONNECT ARE DETACHED. THE LIGHT ENCLOSURE IN THE TRUNK WILL NOT STAY ATTACHED. THE SEAT HANDLES FALL OFF. I ONLY HAVE 50,000 MILES ON THIS CAR. REPAIR SHOPS TELL ME TO WAIT FOR A RECALL, WHEN IS THAT GOING TO HAPPEN? *TR

Jan 30, 2015

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO 115 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Jan 12, 2015

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS, IN TRAFFIC, AT RED LIGHTS/STOP SIGNS AND WHILE TURNING. SEVERAL VERY CLOSE CALLS TO DATE. YOU MUST RESTART ENGINE DURING A TURN OFTEN WITH OTHER MOTORISTS BEARING DOWN ON YOU. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE AND WHEN YOU DO A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET. THE DEALERSHIP IS ALSO AWARE OF IT BECAUSE THEY TELL YOU RIGHT AWAY THAT YOU WILL NEED A $500.00 PART TO FIX IT AND THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE LABOR. I HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD BY A FEW MECHANICS THAT THIS USED TO BE SOLVED BY REPLACING THE IDLE AIR CONTROL SWITCH,ABOUT A $40.00 PART. THAT PART IS NOT OFFERED WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL BUT IT COMES ON THE $500.00 PART. *TR

Oct 27, 2014

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I WAS ACCELERATING OUT OF A 45MPH AREA TO A 55MPH AND AROUND 50MPH THE CAR JERKED AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. THE WRENCH ICON ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR SEEMED TO HAVE LOST MOST POWER BUT STILL RAN. *TR

Aug 10, 2014

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

IN HEAVY CITY TRAFFIC, STEPPED ON GAS TO ACCELERATE, CAR WOULD NOT GO. KEPT GIVING GAS WOULD FINALLY RESPOND. DID THIS SEVERAL TIMES IN ONE DAY. NEXT TIME WE TRIED TO DRIVE IT "ENGINE SAFE MODE" LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AT ALL. THROUGH RESEARCH AND TALKING TO OTHERS DETERMINED THAT IT IS THE THROTTLE BODY (DRIVE BY WIRE) A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH SOME FORD VEHICLES. TALKED TO THE FORD DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR AND THE SERVICE PERSON WE SPOKE TO TOLD US IT WOULD BE COVERED BY FORD'S EXTENDED WARRANTY IN RESPONSE TO CSP 13N03. TOOK THE CAR IN TODAY FOR APPOINTMENT AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED BY THAT EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THAT CONSUMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 13N03 DID NOT PERTAIN TO A MUSTANG. DOES NOT SEEM RIGHT TO US THAT OUR CAR WOULD NOT BE COVERED WHEN RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT MUSTANG'S HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND THE SAME "DRIVE BY WIRE" SYSTEM. WE ARE LEFT BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR OVER $500 IN COSTS FOR THIS REPAIR. *TR

Jul 17, 2014

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS TROUBLE SHIFTING INTO LOW GEAR. DOESN'T WANT TO ACCELERATE AFTER STOPPING. SOUNDS AS IF IT IS STUCK IN A GEAR. HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ONLINE AND FORD JUST CLAIMS IT ISN'T THEIR PROBLEM. ALSO, ALL GAUGES QUIT WORKING AT APPROX 70,000 MILES. FUEL SYSTEM IS TERRIBLE. WILL NOT PUMP GAS PAST HALF A TANK AND SPITS GAS BACK OUT WHILE PUMPING LIKE ITS FULL. CAUSES PUMP TO CONSTANTLY SHUT OFF. ALL OF THESE ARE INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS AND MAKES THIS CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

Jul 11, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

1 complaint

MY CAR SHOWS ERRATIC NEEDLE MOVEMENT AND GAUGES ARE READING OVER HEAT 0 MILES PER HOUR WHILE MOVING AND STICKS AT 120 MPH AFTER USE AND IS PARKED. GAS METER IS OFF, ODOMETER IS OFF, IT'S VERY SCARY TO DRIVE AND EXPENSIVE. ALREADY DEALT WITH THE WATER LEAK ISSUE FORM PASSENGER SIDE. CLUSTER PANEL IS BROKEN I BELIEVE. BAD DASH BOARD. HUNDREDS OF FORUMS EXPLAIN SAME ISSUES ON GOING YEARS ON NEW MODELS. NOT SAFE OR FAIR FOR FORD TO NOT ADDRESS THIS DEATH TRAP. *TR

Jul 03, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

DROVE NOT KNOWING HOW FAST I WAS GOING EXCEPT MY GPS THANK GOD, AIRBAG SAID MALFUNTION POPPED ME IN THE FACE, LIGHTS WERE DIM COULDN'T SEE AND DROVE INTO A POLE. THIRD HUGE ISSUE AND FORD WON'R FIX B/C WARRANTY I COULD HAVE KILLED OR BEEN KILLED. *TR

Jul 03, 2014

Injuries: 1

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

AFTER COMING TO A STOP, I TRY TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR STALLS AND JERKS INTO GEAR. I WAS TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE WAS DIRTY. I HAD IT CLEANED AND GOT A NEW AIR FILTER BUT WAS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE NEXT STEP WAS TO REPLACE THROTTLE SENSOR. THE MECHANIC ADVISED TO CHECK THE RECALL LIST AND I SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH NO HELP FROM FORD. I SAW THIS SITE AND DECIDED TO POST. *TR

Aug 14, 2013

PARKING BRAKE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STOPPED WORKING AND WATER WAS LEAKING UNDER THE PASSENGERS SIDE FLOOR BOARD. THE PARKING BRAKE ALSO BECAME STUCK AND THE CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THAT THE WATER WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE HOW TO REPAIR IT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000. *TR

May 13, 2013

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

ISSUE 1 BACK WHEN I HAD LIKE 30K SOMETHING BRAKE CABLES FREEZE. TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER AND TOLD THEM BUT THEY HAD TO BILL ME $120 TO CHECK IT OUT AND ANOTHER $500 BUT DIDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM ISSUE 2 FOUND OUT ABOUT THE FLOODING WHEN THE DRAIN PLUG CLOGGED UP AT PASSENGER SIDE ISSUE 3 ALTERNATOR WENT BAD AS WELL AS THE BATTERY ISSUE 4 VEHICLE STARTED IDLE UP AND DOWN ISSUE 5 CHECK ENGINE CAME ON AND I GOT 5 CHECK CODES ANOTHER ISSUE WAS I WAS DRIVING PULLED UP TO A STOP LIGHT STARTING TO MOVE AGAIN PUT IT IN 1ST GEAR AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T TAKE SAME TIME IT TOOK LIKE 3-4 SECOND BEFORE I MOVED OUT. I THEN SMELL SOMETHING BURNING LIKE BRAKE PAD SHREDDING ABS SENSORS IDLE SPEED AND OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *TR

Mar 01, 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

I WAS AT A STOP SIGN... WHILE DRIVING IN FIRST GEAR ABOUT TO SWITCH TO SECOND... THE CAR RPM REDLINE.. EVERYONE WHO HAS THIS CAR MANUAL KNOWS THAT THIS CAR CHIRPS 2ND GEAR WITH OR WITHOUT TCS ON... IT WAS LIKE POWER SHIFTING WITHOUT USING THE GAS PEDAL.. THE CAR WAS SIDEWAYS.. BRAKES WOULDN'T WORK.. TRIED TO GET THE CAR STRAIGHT AGAIN BUT THE CAR WHIPPED AROUND THE OTHER WAY AND DID A 180... LONG STORY SHORT.... TOTALED!!! *TR

Feb 27, 2013

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

MY SPEEDOMETER STARTED ACTING ERRATIC. IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL NOW. THE NEEDLE IS STUCK PAST 120 MILES. NOW MY OIL, WATER & BATTERY GAUGES DO NOT WORK. ASKED MY FORD TECHNICIAN DURING MY REGULAR OIL CHANGE AND CHECKUP ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND THEY STATED THAT IS WAS A SIGN MY ALTERNATOR WAS GOING OUT. I HAD MY ALTERNATOR CHANGED, BUT IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND AFTER THAT IS WHEN MY OTHER GAUGES QUIT WORKING. SINCE THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALMOST EVERY ONE MADE DURING THAT YEAR, YOU WOULD BELIEVE THAT FORD WOULD NOT WANT TO TARNISH THEIR NAME BY NOT ISSUING A RECALL. I HAVE ALWAYS OWNED A FORD, BUT MY FAMILY HAS RECENTLY CHANGED TO DIFFERENT MAKES AND I WILL DEFINITELY CONSIDER CHANGING AFTER THIS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IF YOUR GAUGES ARE NOT WORKING, YOU COULD STALL IN TRAFFIC BY RUNNING OUT OF GAS, OVERHEATING, ENGINE LOCK UP, ETC. I NEED MY CAR SO I CAN MAKE A LIVING FOR MY FAMILY AND I DO LOVE MY CAR, BUT I AM CONSIDERING GETTING RID OF IT BECAUSE I AM AFRAID SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN WHILE I AM IN TRAFFIC. THIS DOES NOT NEED TO WAIT UNTIL PEOPLE START HAVING ACCIDENTS OR DYING. WITH THE ECONOMY THE WAY IT IS TODAY, MOST PEOPLE CANNOT AFFORD TO GET THEIR CAR REPAIRED OR CHANGE CARS SO THEY ARE LEFT WITH NO CHOICE BUT TO TAKE CHANCES. IF IT WAS YOUR FAMILY IN THE CAR AND SOMETHING HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC, WOULD A RECALL COME ANY FASTER? I HAVE NOTICED RECALLS IN THE NEWS HAPPENING FASTER WHEN SOMEONE DIES, BUT I WONDER HOW MANY COMPLAINTS WERE RECEIVED BEFORE THAT HAPPENED? I SUPPOSE IT WOULD HAPPEN FASTER IF THE NEWS WERE TO PICK UP THE STORY OF HOW MANY PROBLEMS EXISTED AND WERE LEFT UNNOTICED. THANKS FOR LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM, BUT PLEASE DON'T WAIT TOO LONG. *TR

Sep 24, 2012

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, THE SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGES ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG STARTED TO MALFUNCTION. SINCE THEN, THEY HAVE BEEN GIVING ME FALSE READINGS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE MY FUEL LEVEL WILL READ AT HALF A TANK WHEN I WILL ACTUALLY BE NEAR EMPTY, THE MORE PRESSING ISSUE HOWEVER, IS THAT MY SPEEDOMETER KEEPS GIVING ME INCREADIBLY INACCURATE READINGS, SAYING I'LL BE GOING 90 MPH, WHEN I'LL REALLY BE GOING 20, OR SAYING THAT I'M CONSTANTLY GOING WELL OVER 150MPH...EVEN THOUGH MY CAR WILL BE PARKED AND TURNED OFF. I HAVE READ THAT MANY OTHER 2005 MUSTANG OWNERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND BEING TOLD THEY ARE HAVING TO PAY ANYWHERE FROM $500-600 FOR THE REPAIR WHEN IT IS CLEARLY FORD MOTOR'S FAULT. I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY THIS, BUT I CANNOT AFFORD TO CONTINUE HAVING TO GUESS MY SPEED EITHER, IT IS UNSAFE, AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING ME TO BREAK THE LAW BY SPEEDING. A RECALL ORDER NEEDS TO BE ISSUED TO SAVE ME AND MY FELLOW MUSTANG OWNERS FROM HAVING TO PAY THIS EXCESSIE COST FOR A PROBLEM THAT IS THE MAKER'S PROBLEM. *TT

Oct 26, 2011

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

MY FORD MUSTANG HAS NOW 32K MILES ON IT PURCHASED NEW AND ONLY ONE OWNER/DRIVER. ALL OF MY INSTRUMENT ARE NO LONGER WORKING OR WORK ERRATICALLY. I AM HAVING PROBLEMS KNOWING WHAT SPEED I AM TRAVELING, IF THERE IS GAS IN MY CAR. I AM A WOMAN WHO DOES NOT LIKE TO GET STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY AND THIS IS NOW A BIG FEAR. I CANNOT TELL WHAT MY SPEED IS AND THEREFORE AM VERY LEARY DRIVING UNLESS WITH TRAFFIC SO I CAN KEEP WITH THEM. IT IS APPARENT ALOT OF OTHERS ARE ALSO COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM TO THE POINT IT STARTS TO CAUSE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. IS THERE SOMETHING WE CAN DO TO GET THIS UP AS A RECALL, WHAT OPTIONS DO WE HAVE? I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE ALL CLUSTERS FOR 600-700 DOLLARS AND FIND OUT IT IS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. ANY SUGGESTIONS? *TR

Oct 22, 2011

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

MY COMPLAINT IS ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE SPEEDOMETER AND RPM WENT OUT A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN IT HAD APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES WHEN THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. AT LOOKING ONLINE THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME VEHICLE SAME PROBLEM. I CALLED GENE MESSER FORD AND THEY SAID IT WOULD COST $99 JUST TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM. APPARENTLY IT APPEARS THAT THE CLUSTERS ON THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT MADE TO LAST. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT NOT KNOWING YOUR SPEED. MY VEHICLE BEGIN WITH THE SPEEDOMETER AND RPM JUMPING AROUND AND NOT DISPLAYING RIGHT SPEED AND THEN JUST STOP WORKING! WE HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR AND IT IS STILL NOT WORKING. THE FUSES AND RELAYS ARE FINE. SO IT HAS TO BE A BAD CLUSTER! *TR

Jun 27, 2011

VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD SPORADICALLY FAIL WHEN OPERATING DURING RAINY WEATHER. IN ADDITION, WATER WAS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE FLOORBOARD AND CONTROL MODULE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HIM THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD PROVIDED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE FAILURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE WATER LEAK BUT NOT A RECALL (NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 10028507- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000. THE VIN WAS AVAILABLE.

Mar 01, 2011

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PUT GAS IN THE VEHICLE YOU HAVE TO RUN IT IN REAL SLOW OR THE PUMP WILL SHUT OFF. IT ACTS AS IF THE TANK IS FULL EVEN THOUGH IT IS ALMOST EMPTY. APPARENTLY THE GAS IS POOLING WHERE THE END OF THE PUMP RELEASES THE GAS, THERE IS A SHARP SLIGHTLY UPHILL RIGHT ANGLE FOR THE GAS TO TRAVEL AND THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ROOM TO FOR IT TO MOVE THROUGH LIKE OTHER CARS. THE GAS FLOAT STOPPED WORKING AS WELL, THE GAS NEEDLE IS BURIED ON THE FAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE GUAGE INSIDE THE CAR, IT IS WORTHLESS, I BELIEVE THESE ARE RELATED BECAUSE THEY HAPPENED RIGHT AROUND THE SAME TIME.

Jan 24, 2011

PARKING BRAKE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

2005 FORD MUSTANG WITH PARKING BRAKE PROBLEMS WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE DAMAGED AFTER ROLLING DOWN A HILL. CONSUMER IS ALSO EXPRESSING DISCONTENT WITH THE FORD COMPANY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOOR HANDLES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES, THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAD TO BE REPLACED, A NEW FUEL PUMP WAS NEEDED WHICH WAS RECALLED, A NEW RADIO WAS INSTALLED, AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE. *JB

Jan 13, 2011

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 MUSTANG. I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AS MY CAR (WHICH IS AN AUTOMATIC) WOULD RANDOMLY STALL OUT AT LIGHTS. ONE TIME LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE INTERSECTION. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FILL MY GAS TANK AS THE GAS PUMP NOZZLE KICKS BACK FOR SOME REASON WHILE PUMPING. MY SPEEDOMETER WILL READ INACCURATELY AT TIMES, SOMETIMES READING EXTREMELY HIGH NUMBERS, SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. I AM USING GPS AND MY OWN DISCRECTION WHEN GAUGING HOW FAST I'M GOING. AFTER A HEAVY RAINSTORM, WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS, MY PASSENGER FLOOR BECOMES FLOODED BY WATER POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. MY PASSENGERS FEET GET SOAKED AS WELL AS CARPET, FLOORMAT AND ANY OTHER THINGS I HAVE IN THE FLOOR BOARD. *TR

Nov 09, 2010

PARKING BRAKE,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

1 complaint

REAR BRAKE CABLE FREEZE. E BRAKE LOOSE. *TR

May 26, 2010

PARKING BRAKE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

WATER LEAK IN PASSENGER SIDE KICK PANEL FORD KNEW OF WATER LEAK ISSUE WHEN VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. I HAD ABOUT AN INCH OF WATER ON MY PASSENGER FLOORBOARD AFTER A STORM. ALSO REAR BRAKES STICK AFTER USING EMERGENCY BRAKE. IF I EVER HAVE TO USE MY E-BRAKE IN AN EMERGENCY THE REAR WHEELS WILL LOCK UP AND BE EVEN MORE OF A HAZARD AND DANGER. BOTH THESE ISSUES ARE VERY SAFETY RELATED. SEARCHING THE INTERNET YOU WILL FIND LITERALLY HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS WATER LEAK AND E-BRAKE DAMAGE ISSUE. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. I AM CURRENTLY THINKING OF SUING FORD FOR THE WATER LEAK AND THE FACT THAT THE TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALERSHIP ADMITTED THIS IS A KNOWN FORD PROBLEM BUT NOT ENOUGH PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED FOR THEM TO CARE... *TR

May 17, 2010

PARKING BRAKE,STRUCTURE,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

1. WATER LEAK IN PASSENGER SIDE KICK PANEL, HAS SHORTED SMART JUNCTION BOX, NOW TRACTION CONTROL DOES NOT WORK (CAUSED THE REAR WHEELS TO SPIN OUT ON WET PAVEMENT AT 35 MPH AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, HIT A CURB AND BENT 3 RIMS AND UNDER CARRIAGE DAMAGE) AND HAS CAUSED OTHER SAFETY RELATED PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING. WITH A/C ON, CAR IDLE WILL DROP AND SOMETIMES STALL OUT, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES (VERY SAFETY RELATED). FORD KNEW OF WATER LEAK ISSUE WHEN VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED, THEY PUT A LITTLE PLASTIC COVER OVER SJB COMPUTER TO DEFLECT LEAKING WATER INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON PASSENGER SIDE BEHIND KICK PANEL NEAR DOOR HINGE. NO DEALER WILL REPAIR THE ISSUE WITHOUT BUYING A NEW SJB AND PROGRAMMING FOR OVER $600. 2. ALSO REAR BRAKES STICK AFTER USING EMERGENCY BRAKE. THIS IS IN A WARM CLIMATE, NOT COLD CLIMATE. IF I EVER HAVE TO USE MY E-BRAKE IN AN EMERGENCY THE REAR WHEELS WILL LOCK UP AND BE EVEN MORE OF A HAZARD AND DANGER. BOTH THESE ISSUES ARE VERY SAFETY RELATED. I TRIED SEARCHING YOUR DATA BASE AND COULD NOT EVEN SELECT MUSTANG IN THE VEHICLE LIST. SEARCHING THE INTERNET YOU WILL FIND LITERALLY HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS WATER LEAK AND SJB DAMAGE ISSUE. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. I AM CURRENTLY THINKING OF SUING FORD FOR THE WATER LEAK AND WRECK THIS CAUSED. I CAME VERY CLOSE TO HITTING A PEDESTRIAN WHEN THE TRACTION CONTROL FAILED IN THIS ACCIDENT. *TR

Aug 29, 2009

SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

POPPING NOISE UP FRONT WHEN I TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, ALSO VERY HARD TO PUT GAS IN TANK MY BROTHER IS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT WAS THE STRUT BEARING PLATE MAKING THE POPPING NOISE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS LIKE 300.00 PLUS LABOR TO REPLACE. I HAVE READ ALOT OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ON THE POPPING NOISE, THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. THE GAS TANK SHOULD BE A RECALL TOO. THANKS *TR

Jul 28, 2009

SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

JUST BOUGHT CAR 1 MONTH AGO AND THERE ARE SEVERAL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. ALL OF WHICH MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING. HESITATION ON ACCELERATION , LOUD KNOCKING NOISE FROM UNDER HOOD AT LOW SPEED TURNS , EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO PUMP GAS , PRE-MATURE AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF , MOST OF WHICH POSE SAFETY ISSUES . I CALLED THEN 48 HOURS AFTER BUYING CAR TO ASK CAN I BRING IT BACK TO REPAIR WHICH THEY QUOTED ME 2000.00 FOR A DIFFERENTIAL ISSUE ON A CAR THAT HAS 17,646 MILES. CALLED FORD RELATIONS THEY SAID IM RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL REPAIR COSTS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE LISTED AS MANUF. DEFECTS.. SINCE THEY ARE TSB AND NOT "OUTSTANDING RECALLS" THEY CAN'T HELP. *TR

Jun 01, 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-55 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS AT NIGHT, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR AREA AND FUSE PANEL EXHIBITED WATER LEAKAGE. THERE WAS EXTREMELY POOR NIGHT VISIBILITY DUE TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEFORE IT AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING RESUMED OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT A DIAGNOSTIC WAS NOT PERFORMED DUE TO THE COST. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ACCEPTED BY THE SYSTEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 5/26/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE WERE INOPERATIVE. UPDATED 05/28/09.*JB

Apr 30, 2009

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

1 complaint

MY BRAKES STARTED MAKING A NOISE SO I DECIDED TO GET THEM CHECKED. THE DEALER SAID MY EMERGENCY CABLE HAD SLIPPED AND FELL ON MY ROTOR AND SPLIT IT. THEY HAD TO REPLACE BOTH CABLES,MY BACK BRAKES MY ROTOR, FLUSH OUT MY BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACE IT I CALLED THE FORD CONTACT NUMBER AND THE PERSON I TALKED TO YOU TOOK THE INFORMATION DOWN AND ASK IF I THOUGHT FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE TO FIX MY CAR I SAID YES BECAUSE I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND A LOT OF 2005 FOR MUSTANGS THAT HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THEIR EMERGENCY BRAKES AND CABLE. I THINK THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS. SOME OF THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE STATES THE FORD PUTS OUT AN INTERNAL MEMO BUT WILL NOT RECALL IT. NO AT MY DEALERSHIP CAN EXPLAIN HOW THIS HAPPEN. WHEN I PICKED MY CAR BACK UP I ASKED IS THERE A WAY I WILL KNOW THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN THEY SAID THESE CABLE HAVE BETTER RUBBER ON THEM. THIS MAKES ME THINK THAT THE ONES PUT ON THE 2005 MUSTANG WERE NOT GOOD SO THEY MADE NEW ONES BETTER. SO THIS IS WHY I THINK THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED SO NO ONE ELSE WILL HAVE TO GO DAYS WITHOUT A CAR. *TR

Apr 22, 2009

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY DEC 23, 2008 WHEN THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG WITH 25,000 MILES ON IT WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. I PURCHASED THIS SLIGHTLY USED MUSTANG AT A CHRYSLER DEALER SIX MONTHS AGO AND I PURCHASED A TOP OF THE LINE EXTENDED WARR, FOR $2000.00 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP MY TOP OF THE LINE EXTENDED WARR. DID NOT COVER THE REPAIRS DUE TO THE PROBLEM BEING A KNOWN FACTORY DEFECT. FORD MOTOR COMPANY WAS NO HELP WITH THE PROBLEM ALSO DUE TO THE CAR BEING SLIGHTLY OVER THE 3 YEAR WARR BUT NOT OVER THE 36,000 MILE WARR. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH SINCE THEN ON THE MATTER AND FOUND THIS PROBLEM IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH FORD . THE INTERNET IS LOADED WITH COMPLAINTS FROM CONSUMERS WITH THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS MINE. I WOULD IMAGINE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MILES PER HR COULD BE A CATASTROPHE AFTER LOSING ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. FORD HAS A TSB NUMBER FOR THIS PROBLEM, IT IS TSB 07-14-6. THE PROBLEM IS WATER IS ENTERING THE COWL AREA ON THE FRONT OF CAR AND GETTING TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND SHORTING THE SYSTEM OUT. TO MAKE THINGS WORSE, AFTER ALL DENIED RESPONSE TO FIX FACTORY DEFECT, THEY HANDED ME A BILL FOR $508.00 TO TROUBLE SHOOT PROBLEM WHEN I SPECIFICALLY TOLD THE DEALERSHIP THERE WAS A TSB NOTICE ON THIS PROBLEM AND THE PROBLEM WAS THAT OF THE TSB 07-14-6. THIS IS NO WAY FAIR AND SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE. *TR

Jan 06, 2009

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2005 MODEL MUSTANG GT FROM JIM SKINNER HONDA IN DOTHAN ALABAMA. THE VEHICLE HAS A SIGNIFICANT WATER LEAK INTO THE PASSENGER FLOORBOARD AND INTO THE SMART JUNCTION BOX AREA. THE WATER PENETRATES INTO THE WIRING HARNESSES AND BOX ITSELF. BEING THAT MOST OPERATIONS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED IT IS MY OPINION (MECHANIC) THAT WATER INTRUSION INTO THIS AREA COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FAILURE AND HAS CAUSED LIGHTING MALFUNCTIONS ON THE TAILLIGHTS OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN RAINING THE VEHICLE TYPICALLY EXPERIENCES ELECTRICAL GHOSTS OF VARIOUS SORTS. ALSO THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DURING SOME HEAVY WATER INTRUSION INSTANTS. BUT GIVEN TIME THIS PROBLEM CAN AND WILL LEAD TO A FIRE OR A ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION CAUSING A CRASH AND/OR DEATH. *TR

Nov 09, 2008

SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE AND THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES BLEW OUT. AFTER A DIAGNOSIS, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE FAULTY. THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED TWO DAYS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO BE REPAIRED AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR FAILED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E089000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

Aug 26, 2008

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED DUE TO THE WIRING IN THE DASHBOARD FROM THE FACTORY WAS CHAFING ON EACH OTHER AND SHORTED OUT. I FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A FUSE BUT THEY KEPT BLOWING. SO I BROUGHT IT TO ONE DEALER THEY SAID THE CLUSTER NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO A SHORT IN IT AND WOULD COST $600.00 BECAUSE MY WARRANTY RAN OUT IN NOV. 2007 BUT THE CAR ONLY HAS 28K ON IT, IT'S A PLEASURE CAR. I CALLED FORD CARE AND THEY SAID SINCE I HAVE NO SERVICE RECORD WITH THEM THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME. I BROUGHT THE CAR NEXT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE ORDERED A NEW CLUSTER THROUGH FORD AND BROUGHT IT TO A SEPARATE DEALER WHERE THEY FOUND THE WIRING PROBLEM AND ALSO REPLACED THE CLUSTER COSTING ME $591.00 PLUS THE COST OF THE DIAGNOSIS FROM THE FIRST DEALER OF $177.00. I FEEL FORD SHOULD STILL PAY FOR THESE REPAIRS DUE TO THE FACT IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY LIKE THIS. *TR

Aug 17, 2008

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS SEPT 20 2007 WAS TOLD THE WIRING HAD SOME CORROSION ON IT AND WAS REPLACED. MARCH 27 2008 I EXPERIENCED A STUCK ACCELERATOR (ANOTHER COMPLAINT FILED) WHILE GETTING ON THE FREEWAY AND CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER, NO WIPERS OR RADIO AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PROBLEM. DEALER CALLS TO SAY THAT THE WIRING HAD CORROSION ON IT AGAIN. I'VE HAD 3 BATTERIES IN IT DUE TO A LEAKING WINDSHIELD THAT LEAKED ONTO THE FUSE BOX AND WAS SHORTING EVERYTHING OUT. REAR DEFROSTER REPAIRED IN APRIL 2007 ITS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AGAIN ONLY CLEARS PART OF THE WINDOW. THE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW IN 2005 AND HAS 6485 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER GETS TO SEE THE CAR ALMOST EVERYTIME I DRIVE IT. THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS. *TR

Mar 28, 2008

VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS SEPT 20 2007 WAS TOLD THE WIRING HAD SOME CORROSION ON IT AND WAS REPLACED. MARCH 27 2008 I EXPERIENCED A STUCK ACCELERATOR (ANOTHER COMPLAINT FILED) WHILE GETTING ON THE FREEWAY AND CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER, NO WIPERS OR RADIO AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PROBLEM. DEALER CALLS TO SAY THAT THE WIRING HAD CORROSION ON IT AGAIN. I'VE HAD 3 BATTERIES IN IT DUE TO A LEAKING WINDSHIELD THAT LEAKED ONTO THE FUSE BOX AND WAS SHORTING EVERYTHING OUT. REAR DEFROSTER REPAIRED IN APRIL 2007 ITS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AGAIN ONLY CLEARS PART OF THE WINDOW. THE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW IN 2005 AND HAS 6,485 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER GETS TO SEE THE CAR ALMOST EVERYTIME I DRIVE IT. THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS. *TR

Mar 28, 2008

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

2005 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE TOP FAILURE. NO PRIOR WARNING OF FAILURE. I TOOK IT THE THE FORD DEALER IN LUGOF, SC (JAMES ERVIN FORD) TO SEEK REPAIR. DEALER SAID THEY DID NOT REPAIR FAILED CONVERTIBLE TOPS, I SHOULD TAKE IT TO A BODY SHOP. I EXPLAINED THAT THE TOP HAD FAILED AFTER JUST 42.000 MILES ON THE CAR AND THAT FORD HAD ISSUED 2 TSB. THEY DID NOT INVESTIGATE THE TSB AND REFUSED REPAIR. *TR

Nov 30, 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

FUEL TANK AND INLET TUBE FAILS TO FILL PROPERLY. GASOLINE SPLASH BACK ON TO MOTORIST AT FILLING STATION. TRIED TO PUT CONVERTIBLE TOP DOWN, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAME AND HARDWARE. NO FOREWARNING. *TR

Nov 30, 2007

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE

1 complaint

OVER THE WINTER MY FORD 2005 MUSTANG V6 HAD AN ISSUE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD FREEZE UP. YOU WOULD NOT BEAGLE TO MOVE THE CAR, UNTIL THE THING D-ICED. NOW MONTHS LATER, DUE TO THIS ISSUE HAPPENING IN THE WINTER, FINALLY THE E BRAKE GOT STUCK IN A POSITION WHERE THE CAR COULD DRIVE, BUT THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE TORE UP IN THE PROCESS. THE DEALER IS GOING TO CHARGE ME $700 DOLLARS TO HAVE ALL THIS FIXED (NEW REAR BRAKES AND TO FIX THE CABLE) FORD PUT OUT AN INTERNAL MEMO ABOUT THIS ISSUE, WHY IS THERE NO RECALL ON IT. IF YOU SEARCH THE INTERNET THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE THIS ISSUE. *TR

Aug 17, 2007

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON SAYING "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" WITH SOMEONE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES THEY SAY THERE IS NO CODE COMING UP THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO FIX IT. VEHICLE HAS ALSO HAD TO BE TOWED IN TWICE FOR A DEAD CELL IN THE BATTERY AND THE BATTERY REPLACED. *TR

Jul 31, 2007

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

CAR VIBRATES/RUMBLES EXCESSIVELY AT 70 MPH, STARTED 3000-4000 MILES AFTER I BOUGHT CAR. ALSO FRONT END CLUNKS LIKE CAR WITH 100,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER NUMEROUS TRIPS TO DEALER FORD CORPORATE ONLY STATES THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR THE VEHICLE?

Mar 22, 2007

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN 4/05-PROBLEMS STARTED IN 10/05. ENGINE LIGHT ON AND ENGINE IDLE ROUGH ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. TWO SENSORS, A SOLENOID, AND SPARK PLUG REPLACED ON THOSE OCCASIONS. NOW CAR IS AT DEALER BECAUSE IT WILL STALL WHEN IDLE AND LOSE POWER. THIS IS REALLY NOT SAFE WHEN YOU ARE ENTERING TRAFFIC! STILL WAITING FOR THE OUTCOME OF THIS. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE-THE GAUGE WOULD SHOW EMPTY WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL. *NM

Jan 06, 2007

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

1 complaint

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH IN THE RAIN AND SHIFTING FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HYDROPLANE. THE CONTACT LET UP OFF THE GAS, AND STEERED INTO THE SKID. THE STEERING DID NOTHING. THE VEHICLE SPUN 180 DEGREES, WHICH FORCED THE CONTACT TO ATTEMPT TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN A COMPLETE CIRCLE. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED TO ATTEMPT TO RECOVER, HOWEVER THE TRACTION CONTROL PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM CORRECTING THE SKID. THE VEHICLE WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT AND BECAME LODGED IN ROADSIDE MUD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.

Oct 19, 2006

Crash: 1

SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

2005 FORD MUSTANG FUEL SYSTEM, REPLACED DUE TO SYSTEM FAILURE WHEN FILLING CAR WITH GAS, IT BROKE AGAIN FORD WILL NOT OR CAN NOT FIX, MANUAL 5-SPEED TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED 2 TIMES AND GOING OUT AGAIN, CAR AT FORD 28 DAYS IN LAST 6 MONTHS FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS, FORD DENIES THE CAR IS A LEMON. *JB

Sep 29, 2006

STEERING,TIRES

1 complaint

I STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE HANDLING OF MY 2005 MUSTANG GT WHEN I WOULD DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD. IT WOULD SWERVE IN THE OTHER LANES AND IT WOULD HIT THE ROAD BUMPS AND HOLES LIKE A "GO KART" WOULD. I NOTICED SINCE I PUT ON MY 245/45/17 B.F.GOODRICH TIRES THAT I STARTED HAVING ALL THESE PROBLEMS. I ASKED THE FORD PLACE WHAT I NEEDED TO DO BECAUSE MY TIRE IN THE INNER PART WAS WEARING OUT AND MY FABRIC HAD STARTED TO SHOW. THE FORD DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT HELP ME AT ALL, ALL THEY WOULD TELL ME IS THAT I SHOULD HAVE NEVER CHANGED THE ORIGINAL TIRES AND WHEELS. I HAVE NOW AMERICAN RACING WHEELS WITH THOSE B.F.GOODRICH TIRES STILL ON, BUT I HAVE NOT DROVE MY CAR IN ABOUT A WEEK. *NM

Jul 19, 2006

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

1)RATTLE SOUND COMING FROM EXHAUST AREA WHEN TAKING OFF IN CAR. 2)CD'S SKIP OR WON'T PLAY SOMETIMES WITH SHAKER 1000 3) PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING ALL THE TIME BY ITSELF. 4) HAVING TROUBLE FILLING TANK WITH GAS AT MOST GAS STATIONS. 5) HAVE BEEN HEARING A SQUEAK SOUND COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE DASHBOARD NEAR WINDSHIELD AREA. *JB

Jul 14, 2006

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

ONE WEEK AFTER CAR PURCHASED PAINT FLAKING OFF AND CAR HAS BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST AT START UP. CAR HAS BEEN PAINTED SINCE THEN 3 TIMES AND TO DATE PAINT IS FLAKING OFF AND YOU SHOULD SEE ALL OF THE BUFFING SCRATCHES FROM THE DEALERSHIP(TOWN & COUNTRY FORD/BESSEMER, AL) TRYING TO CORRECT THEIR MISTAKES. I MIGHT ADD THIS IS A ROUSH MUSTANG. CAR HAS BEEN IN 2 TIMES FOR BLUE SMOKE AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM(COMMON STATEMENTS MADE BY FORD'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT). FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO EVEN SEND A REPRESENTATIVE OUT TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. TO SAY THE LEAST THEY DO NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS AND WE WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER ONE. WE ARE IN THE ARBITRATION PROCESS AT THIS TIME WITH THIS VEHICLE. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND A FORD TO ANYONE. READ ALL ABOUT THEIR PROBLEMS ONLINE BEFORE YOU PURCHASE. I WISH I DID. *JB

Jan 21, 2006

AIR BAGS,TIRES,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

AT 40 MPH THE 4 WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKES ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG LOCKED UP WHEN I WAS ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A STOP LIGHT, CAUSING MY CAR TO HYDROPLANE INTO THE BACK OF A DODGE PICKUP. THE ENGINE IN MY CAR WAS DRIVEN BACK INTO THE FIRE WALL UPON IMPACT; HOWEVER, MY AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED RESULTING IN MORE SERIOUS INJURIES TO ME. *NM

Dec 08, 2005

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

PINION GEAR IN REAR END WHINED WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE DURING WEEKEND TRIP. STOPPED AT FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE A TECHNICIAN ROAD TESTED AND EXAMINED VEHICLE. STATED THAT WE COULD DRIVE AND STILL FINISH WEEKEND TRIP BUT TO CONTACT PURCHASE DEALERSHIP FOR WARRANTY WORK. THAT WAS DONE THE PARTS TOOK 5 WEEKS TO COME IN FOR THE 2005 GT MUSTANG. REPAIR COMPLETED AND CAR RUNNING NEARLY FINE. ON OCCASSIONS WE HAVE DIFFICULTY FUELING . THE GAS FUEL PUMP AT THE STATION WILL CLICK OFF AND WE GET ONLY PARTIALLY FUEL THE GT. *JB

Nov 01, 2005

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEATS

1 complaint

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID THAT WAS LEAKING FROM THE CAP ON THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE SERVICE DEALER REPLACED THE CAP ON THE MASTER CYLINDER TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THIS DID NOT STOP THE BRAKE FLUID FROM LEAKING. THE CONCERN WAS THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE. OVER TIME, THIS MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE ADVISOR STATED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THIS MODEL. ANOTHER COMPLAINT THE CONTACT STATED T WAS THAT HE POWER DRIVEN SEAT MADE A CREAKING NOISE. THE DEALER WOULD ADJUST THE SEAT TO KEEP IT FROM CREAKING. THE CONCERN WAS THAT IF HE HAS TO ADJUST THE SEAT WHILE DRIVING IT MAY CAUSE THE CONTACT TO BECOME DISTRACTED AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Oct 21, 2005

STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

POPPING NOISE FROM BOTH FRONT TIE ROD ENDS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. TOOK TO DEALER UNRESOLVED. HAVING POSITIVE CRANK CASE PRESSURE IN OIL PAN KEEPS PUSHING OIL DIP STICK OUT OF TUBE, ON 4.6 L 3V. CD PLAYER ON SHAKER 500 AUDIO SYTEMS STOPS WORKING WILL NOT READ CD'S AND AT TIMES WILL NOT PLAY RADIO. *JB

Oct 12, 2005

SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

2005 MUSTANG BRAND NEW HAS FAULTY GAS TANK. I WAS UNABLE TO PUT GAS IN TANK. DEALER IS ORDERING A NEW TANK FROM MANUFACTURER TO BE REPLACED. ALSO REPLACED FRONT UPPER STRUT BEARINGS AND LOWER SLEEVES BRACKETS THAT WHERE DEFECTIVE. EVERYTIME I MADE TURNS IN VEHICLE I HEARD CLICKING NOISES. ALSO TRUNK LATCH IS GETTING REPLACED DUE TO TRUNK WONT UNLOCK WITH REMOTE KEY. PART IS ON ORDER AS WELL AS GAS TANK. THERE IS TO MANY OF THESE GAS TANK PROBLEMS THAT OTHER CONSUMERS ARE HAVING FOR FORD NOT TO RECALL THEM OR INVESTIGATE. SAME GOES FOR THE STRUTS. *JB

Sep 10, 2005

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

DT: 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT -HAD AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. WHILE TURNING OFF OF THE HIGHWAY INTO A RESIDENTIAL AREA THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIEDBUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE FRONT BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A CLOCK WISE SPIN. THE CAR TURNED ONTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THEN HIT A TREE. WHAT HAPPENED NEXT WAS THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS STILL ACTING STRANGE, THE TRUNK OPENED AND TRYING TO CLOSE IT BACK DOWN THE LIGHTS CAME OFF AND ON. THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES. THE VEHICLE HAD $6,300 WORTH OF DAMAGE. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT ASSIST THE CONSUMER WITH ANYTHING. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON AUGUST 29, 2005 AS A NEW VEHICLE WHICH ONLY HAD 72 MILES ON IT. UPON IMPACT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH DID NOT ACTIVATE. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. *AK *MR

Sep 07, 2005

Crash: 1

SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

INITIAL PROBLEMS: 1. PIN STRIP ON DRIVER SIDE WAS PEELING OFF 2. A/C VENT FELL OUT OF CONSOLE 3. CONVERTIBLE TOP GOT STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. STOPPED BY CLOSEST DEALER BECAUSE I WAS ON VACATION AND WE PULLED THE TOP BACK UP. BROUGHT IT TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE ENTIRE CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAME WAS TWISTED. THEY STATED THIS WAS BECAUSE I MOST LIKELY HAD DRIVEN WHILE THE TOP WAS HALF WAY UP/DOWN. AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS FORD ENGINEERS DECIDED TO COVER THE REPAIRS FOR THE TOP. TOOK THE DEALER FIVE WEEKS TO GET ALL PARTS AND REPLACE THE TOP. 4. GAS TANK REPLACED BECAUSE GAS PUMPS WOULD CONSTANTLY CUT OFF WHILE REFUELING. 5. A/C MAKES POPPING NOISE EVERY ONCE IN WHILE. CURRENT ISSUES: 1. NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS 2. AFTER CAR WARMS TO DRIVING TEMPERATURE, THERE IS A THUMPING NOISE HEARD IN ENGINE, VERY PROMINENT IN INTERIOR 3. DRIVER SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE STICKS IN THE OUT POSITION 4. CONVERTIBLE TOP MAKING A THUD NOISE WHEN RAISING AND LOWERING TOP 5. EXHAUST IS MAKING A POPPING NOISE WHEN IF ENGINE IS REVVED RIGHT AFTER STARTING THE CAR 6. SLIGHT VIBRATION/RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM CONSOLE WHILE CAR IDLES 7. A/C MAKING POPPING NOISE EVERY ONCE IN WHILE. *JB

Aug 12, 2005

STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

DT: CONTACT STATES. THE PINION GEAR (WHICH THE CONSUMER SAYS IS PART OF THE REAR END) IS BAD ON HIS 2005 CONVERTIBLE FORD MUSTANG DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER SAYS THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS. THE DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT GET THE PARTS BECAUSE FORD WILL NOT RELINQUISH THE PARTS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER TELLS HIM THERE IS AN INDEFINITE BACKORDER ON THE PARTS. THE VEHICLE HAS 4500 MILES ON IT. HE ALSO CANNOT PUT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP UP OR DOWN ON THE VEHICLE. THE MOTOR ON THE TOP IS BLOWN UP AND THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER DO NOT HAVE A NEW ONE AND REFUSE TO GIVE HIM THE OLD PUMP BACK. THEY HAVE TOLD HIM THERE IS NO FIX FOR THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. HE CAN ONLY PUT ONE HALF GALLON OF GAS IN THE CAR AT A TIME BECAUSE THE GAS PUMP CLICKS ON/OFF TELLING HIM THE GAS TANK IS FULL. THE DEALER HAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GAS TANK IS BAD AND HAS ORDERED A NEW GAS TANK THAT WILL BE THERE ON 7-29-05 WHICH IS COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. OTHER WAS SELECTED AS THE COMPONENT FOR THE PINION GEAR BECAUSE THE CONSUMER WAS NOT SURE WHERE THE PINION GEAR WAS LOCATED . *NM

Jul 12, 2005

SUSPENSION,WHEELS

1 complaint

REAR STABALIZER BAR BRACKET TOO CLOSE TO REAR WHEEL RIM HOUSING--WITHIN 1/2 INCH.

Jun 10, 2005

SEATS

1 complaint

WENT TO LIFT PASSENGER SEAT BACK AND SIDE SEAT RELEASE HANDLE CAME OFF. FORD REPLACED HANDLE AND HARDWARE. WITH WRONG COLOR WAS BLACK NOW TAN.

May 31, 2005

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