Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2005 Ford Mustang.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
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.
The instrument gauges are not working properly. The speedometer will often stick at 0-20mph while it is well over that. The temperature gauge is also stuck on cold even when the car has been warmed up for quite some time.
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. For 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.
Speedometer reading failure - gauge show 60mph at a standstill and maintains a similar margin while driving. Upon reading numerous online forums, I've realized that I am one of many experiencing this issue and was directed to file a complaint here.
I stopped at a rest stop on the pennsylvania turnpike and after restarting the car the temp gauge went all the way past hot but the engine was at normal temp. After the next three starts the gauge needle is past all readings and essentially pointing toward the bottom of the temp gauge, at nothing. I cannot tell if the engine is hot or cold or in the normal range.
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 couldnt 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.
I just visited an online Ford forum after being quoted $950 to repair my speedometer on my 2005 Ford Mustang. There are 4 pages of complaints detailing the same problem with the same vehicle. Perhaps Ford has avoided a recall by stating this does not effect safety or emissions. However, I got my first speeding ticket in over a decade 2 days after this problem began. Speed control does effect safety, and apparently, if gone without repair, the non-working speedometer effects the transmissions ability to shift properly, which is also a safety hazard. I do not have $950 to repair this problem, nor can I afford to pay the costs of speeding ticket fines, and the rise in my cost of auto insurance due to these fines. Please investigate this problem, as it appears to be a recurrent issue with this vehicle that Ford should take responsibility for.
The speedometer, gas gauge and fueling guage on the instrument cluster has failed. Today the lighting behind the panel started to go out. This is a known common problem on the Mustang with several people reporting to Ford without any response to the public. We paid good money for these cars and this is a safty hazard. I cannot afford the 600+ quote, so I'm using a gps to guage my speed and I'm having to track my mileage so I know when to get gas. Ford needs to recall and fix before someone looses their life.
This is a huge issue that needs to be resolved a. S. A. P. I have seen and talked to many owners with this dangerous issuei have no clue how fast I em going the instrumental cluster tells me 30 mph but im flying by cars on the freeway , but its not just the mph, the hole cluster is erratic the needles are pointed left past the red zone some are pointed all the way right and some arent even working . Ford is going to have a law suit in its hands very soon if this is not resolved with a recall for all 2005 Mustangs. I went to the dealer and they said that the problem was the instrumental cluster. And that it was not covered by warranty he said it would be around $600. 00 . I told him that there was no way I was going to pay 600. 00 dollars for something that was done by Ford and not me. I guess the only way they will take this issue seriously is if someone get hurt or killed. Its sad but true.
2005 Ford Mustang convertiable. Severe water leakage occuring in passenger side front and rear areas. Water leaks into a compartment that surrounds the cabin air filter and then blows in through the cabin airway and leaks out below the glove box. This has severly damaged carpeting and causes mold and mildew to form. Very bad for anyone who breaths this in while traveling in the vehicle. Currently trying to seal with no luck and see hundreds of compliants on the internet. Occurs whenever vehicle is left outside in rain. The first 5 1/2 years of ownership the vehicle was garage kept. Thank you.
Instrument cluster on 2005 Ford Mustang v6 coupe. Speedometer began to show incorrect speeds. Sometimes it is 15-20 mph below actual speed and occasionally drops to zero or below.
2005 Ford Mustang leaking when it rains. I have read plenty of forms that a lot of people have this problem that no one knows why or how. If this is not corrected it could cause health problems due to mildew or fire due to the moisture.
I've a Ford Mustang 2005 v6 [coup] with 66,000 miles on it. Few months back, I was driving and suddenly realized that the speedometer gauge jumped to 120 mph even when the car is stationary. Of late, my temperature gauge is also giving erratic readings. . This is a problem which seems to be inherent in the car itself since this has been reported in umpteen internet forums particularly for Ford Mustang 2005 v6. Would request you to consider a recall for this issue. Thanks.
2005 Ford Mustang coup v6 - instrument cluster failure - headlight failure -turn signal failure - false information via digital instrument display - door lock failure - radio failure. Indications of failure began in January 2010 with speedometer failure. In the fall of 2010, the charging system gauge failed but in-car system check reported all was normal. During the summer, speedometer returned to normal operations. Winter of 2010, speedometer failed again. End of January during warm weather, speedometer return to normal operation. February 1, speedometer fails again. February 2, ticking sound from behind the instrument cluster is noticed when ignition is turned off and speedometer fails. On February 4, 2011, entire instrument cluster failed, on board diagnostics reported traction control failure, low brake fluid, low oil pressure, parking brake on, low fuel warning, seatbelt warning, abs warning. At the same time, the power locks failed, power windows failed, security system failed, service light illuminated, interior lights failed, and radio failed, and windshield wiper fails. All these failures/incidents happen in cold weather only.
Went to start my car and noticed the speedometer was sitting on 20mph. Up to this point, it had no problems. I tried to reset according to manufacturer instructions with no success. A few days later it had moved up to 80mph. After a few more trips and several attempts to reset the speedometer, it finally dropped back down to 0. However, less than a month later, I have noticed it moving back up. Up to this point I have not replaced any parts as it is unknown what part is not causing the issue.
The speedometer, fuel gauge, rpm gauge and engine temperature gauge all no longer work in my 2005 Mustang. They have all failed to function properly.
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.
Cluster failure 2005 Mustang, rpm guage not working. Took to dealership since I purchased extended 6-year warranty, Ford refused to fix. . . So much for the extra warranty!!! not sure that I will ever purchase from Ford again. . . Obviously the cluster is junk, and they are not willing to make things right.
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.
I first started having an issue with the temp gauge not working. Now when it is cold outside my speedometer and rpm meter are not functioning until the car is warm enough. This first happened in Feb 2010 but just one time. The first time it happened it was cold out and my speedometer went from 0 to 120 while stopped at a light then it stuck there and did not fix itself till the last part of that day. Now it is happening again each time it is cold out the speedometer just stays below zero and so does the rpm untill I drive for 5 miles or so. It seems to only be happening when it is cold out about 65 and below wheather. Temp gauge still not working and has been pointing at the bottom of the cluster since then. It still moves like it wants to work but never goes back to normal. Ford says its the instument cluster but I am a single mother and can not aford to pay 700 to 1000 dollars to fix what I think should be a defect because I have seen a lot of people online posting about the same issue and they are all the 2005 models. Someone help please. I love my car so much. I have had it for 5 years now and still love it. Thanks.
My speedometer is very erratic especially during the cold months. When cold, the speedometer usually reads zero or other times it reads that I am doing 100+ mph when barely moving. When the weather is warm I have no problems at all. I feel that this is very unsafe driving without a properly functioning speedometer. I have read many online forums and this seems to be a very common problem with the 2005 Mustang. Please please please help us 2005 Ford Mustang owners and issue a recall on this problem.
I took my car back to dealer for some warranty repairs and they asked me if my car had been in an accident. I advised them no, it was purchased new. They said my VIN# was invalid. After checking further they discovered my VIN number on the dash and the VIN number on the door were different. I have been told to never allow a VIN# to be changed, however, they want to remove my windshield and replace the VIN plate to match what they say is the rest of the VIN#'s on the vehicle. I do not feel this is acceptable. I entered the contract to purchase this car in good faith and feel that Ford should do the same. I was told by a highway patrol officer that if I had ever been pulled over and they had run my VIN# that they would have impounded my car for an invalid VIN and probably arrested me for driving a stolen vehicle. They say this is a simple fix and won't cause problems down the road for me. I want them to buy back the vehicle or replace it with one that has matching VIN and VIN plate numbers. This is the only fix that will allow me to feel safe. The regional rep jocelyn dunning for Ford said no way, although this doesn't happen often, it doesn't fall under the lemon law. When asked to speak to her superior she advised us she was it. When questioned further, she does have a superior, but she is the only one to make this determination. Help!.