Worst 2005 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 229 | 13 | 1 | 80,362 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 165 | 1 | 2 | 64,365 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 56 | 1 | 1 | 67,347 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 46 | 10 | — | 44,989 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 40 | — | — | 52,922 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 30 | 1 | — | 43,063 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 27 | 1 | 2 | 51,170 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 23 | — | — | 64,107 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 21 | 1 | 1 | 41,429 mi | |
| ENGINE | 19 | — | 2 | 80,453 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 19 | — | — | 76,217 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 15 | — | 1 | 52,312 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12 | — | — | 87,957 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | — | — | 55,571 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | 2 | — | 20,804 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 8 | 1 | — | 46,540 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 1 | — | 43,375 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 | 1 | — | 43,745 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 6 | — | — | 38,510 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 17,633 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 6 | — | — | 1,551 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 6 | — | — | 1,663 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 2,421 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 6 | 1 | — | 5,150 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 5 | — | — | 1,390 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 30,187 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 37,250 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 | — | — | 13,255 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | 1 | — | 26,011 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Recalls for 2005 Ford Mustang
60 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,626,479 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
+ 50 more recalls
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