general problems of the 2005 Ford Mustang - part 1

218 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2005 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Mustang based on all problems reported for the 2005 Mustang.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2024

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".

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2022

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 doug 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.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2022

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.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2022

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.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2020

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).

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2019

Had air bags replaced about 2 weeks ago and it shows on the NHTSA website that bags still need to replaced,how long does it take before it shows they were replaced?.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2019

Takata recall. We need a fix. We keep getting recall notices, when we call the dealers, the same answer every time, we will call you when we get the parts. No returned calls. Our family has a Ford and chevy that have been on the recall list for "4" years!?! neither have a fix for it. I understand takata is to blame, but an alternative fix should be made to take care of this problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2018

There was a recalll for default with the emergency brake and takata airbag.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2018

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?.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2018

Takata airbag. Premier Ford in brooklyn does not have the replacement part, and does not offer loaners. I have tried several times I hope this airbag does not explode on my passenger.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2018

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v319000 (air bag) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The harrison Ford, inc located at ( 820 n main st, wellington, OH 44090 (440) 647-3614) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. "parts distribution disconnect" as.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang gt. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The vehicle was purchased at shamaley Ford (11301 gateway blvd w, el paso, TX 79936, (915) 591-8600). The dealer kept sending emails concerning the recall campaign, but they stated that the part was not available and did not know when it would arrive. The contact called two other dealers: casa Ford (5815 montana Ave, el paso, TX 79925, (915) 779-2272) and viva Ford (5550 n desert blvd, el paso, TX 79912, (915) 834-2800) and was informed that they did not know when parts would be available. The three dealers made no mention of a loaner vehicle option. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The serramonte Ford located at (999 serramonte blvd, colma, CA 94014 (650) 763-2400) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. "parts distribution disconnect". As.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2018

Takata recall - recall notice 17v-024 received March 2018. To date (April 30, 2018) dealer has no parts available from Ford and cannot give a date when parts can be expected.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2018

When contacting Ford dealerships, they state they do not have the parts for the recall. I do not question the dealerships, as I feel they sincerely don't. But there are two airbag recalls for this model and this have been going on for quite sometime, with the dealerships not having the parts to fix recalls from 2016 through today.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2018

~tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2018

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:�16v384000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called coggin-deland Ford-Lincoln�(2655 n volusia Ave, orange city, FL 32763), but was unable to reach anyone. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2018

Takata recall I received a letter from Ford motors saying "a repair is available for your vehicle. " the letter told me " please call your dealer without delay and request a service date for recall 16s26 to receive your free repair. " I called hawk Ford in oak lawn, IL, identified my recall and they immediately scheduled an appointment. When I arrived, they said they did not have the part and could not perform the work. This is the second time it has happened with the same dealer. The first time I did misunderstand the letter and assumed the work could be done. However the dealer's staff still scheduled the repair and didn't have the part. Why is Ford telling me to get this done ASAP when their dealers don't have the parts and why is the dealer scheduling work they can't perform. I am totally frustrated and powerless. I am tired of driving a one-person car! please help!.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called auto nation Ford at 303-578-6106 and groove Ford at 303-731-4464 and was informed that the parts were not available; however, the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the parts were available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2018

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in August of 2017. The dealer (western slope auto company, 2264 highway 6 and 50, grand junction, CO 81505) stated that the parts were available, but more parts had to be ordered. The contact received a letter to go to the dealer because the part for the vehicle had arrived. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would inform the contact once the part arrived at the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Holmes tuttle Ford - 660 west auto mall drive tucson, arizona (520) 292-3644 was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Ad.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2018

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (harris Ford Lincoln, 20006 64th Ave w, lynwood, wa) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2018

2005 Ford Mustang. Consumer writes in regards to parts being unavailable to repair airbag safety recall.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

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. Dp.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2018

Ford sent me a recall notice telling me not to allow any passenger in the passenger seat until the airbag has been replaced. This is my work car as I am in real estate and the loss of the car would seriously affect my business. I have spoken to Ford locally and nationally and they say that they will not provide a loaner car as a result of this defect regardless of the effect on my business. Can you help to direct me to the right area to complain.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact called don gasgarth Ford (3156 tamiami trail, port charlotte, FL) and was informed that parts would not be available until spring of 2018. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2017

Nhtsa recall 16v-384: in July 2016 Ford announced a recall but never had the parts ready. In December 2017 Ford sent a letter stating that they are still waiting for the parts. They also suggest not to use the passenger seat until the problem is fixed. This is a joke. If that issue is so relevant to security, how can Ford afford to do nothing over an 18 month period. Also, how can they suggest that we not use the passenger seat (other than to cover legal exposure). Are we supposed to buy another car to be able to travel together??.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v319000 (air bags) and 16v384000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Tuscaloosa Ford (5801 mcfarland blvd e, tuscaloosa, al 35405, (205) 304-0719) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Takata recall. Unknown. The previous owner had the car when the airbag failed and never took care of recall.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Vista Ford Lincoln in oxnard, California was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2017

Takata recall purchased a vehicle with faulty airbags and was never told. Now I cant even have a passenger in my car for fear they will be injured.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact received the notice over a year ago. The dealer was contacted (dutch's Chevrolet Ford, 751 indian mound dr, mt sterling, ky 40353 (859) 340-1630) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting her that they filed for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to bolton Ford of lake charles (1500 e college st, lake charles, la 70607), but the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2017

I contacted my Ford dealership to schedule the replacement of the passenger frontal airbag. They tell me they do not have the replacement part and that they have been waiting 1. 5 years to get the part. The deployment of defective airbags could result in death. The fact that the replacement part has been on order for 1. 5 years and has still not been sent to Ford dealerships is not acceptable.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2017

"takata recall" my local Ford dealer still does not have a replacement airbag for my car. Recall notice was dated 06/01/2016.



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