2005 Ford Mustang problems and complaints
Owners have filed 868 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford Mustang. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (284), Electrical System (283), Fuel System (87).
Key takeaways
- 868 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 40 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 35 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 284 | 33% |
| Electrical System | 283 | 33% |
| Fuel System | 87 | 10% |
| Gasoline | 80 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 66 | 8% |
| Structure | 64 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 | 4% |
| Power Train | 32 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 31 | 4% |
| Parking Brake | 30 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 | 3% |
| Engine | 23 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Mustang Convertible | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2005 Ford Mustang 2-DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2025-08-05
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...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2025-03-24
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: 16...
Engine - filed 2025-02-20
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...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.