Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2005 Ford Mustang

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.

Speedometer gauge failure. The speedometer gave progressively more inconsistent readings until it finally settled below the 0 line and now does not move at all. The battery light also flickers randomly, although no problems were found with multiple batteries or the alternator. The light comes on even when battery testers are showing it having a correct charge. It appears to be a problem with the instrument panel.

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.

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.

I was driving on the 407 travelling 110 km per hour. Windows, radio, fan, lights, emergency lights started to fail. The car was losing speed. It broke down on the highway and emergency lights nothing would work. I called 911 because I was scared of getting hit. Police came and my car was towed to the Ford dealership. They replaced the alternator and battery costing 566. 00. A month later the same thing happened. I find out that this is a common problem with Ford vehicles, a faulty firewall seal causing water damage to the Smart junction box. I found many Ford consumers online with the same problem. This is a danger to our highways. Ford is now telling me this will cost 3000. 00 to fix, not only is their manufacture's defect a danger, it is costing consumers thousands of dollars. They have lied to me saying it is caused by a crack in my window. They are trying to cover up a bad defect.

I have replaced 2 batteries on my 2005 Mustang. Dealer says there is always a small draw on battery even if nothing is plugged in. They have checked the alternator and it's ok. If I don't drive my car at least 2-3 times a week my battery always dies. The other day I shut my car off for about 20 minutes and it didn't want to start.

Nothing on the instrument cluster works properly. It started out with the gas gauge needle pointing at 6:00 then the speedometer started reading 110 mph when I was going 40 mph (by my gps) and now the tachometer reads 1500 rpm's to low. Now all 6 gauges have gone haywire! I now have no idea if the car is over heating or if the alternator isn't working or if the oil pump died. This is a big safety concern! with so many issues happening to so many people, I believe the manufacturer should step forward and fix this.