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2005 Ford MUSTANG problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

705 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

50,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2005 model year. Data updated: . 434 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 229 of 705 complaints (32.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior689.6%
Fuel system concerns537.5%
Electrical and battery issues517.2%
Transmission and shifting243.4%
Engine operation213.0%
Steering behavior152.1%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
229
Electrical System
165
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
56
Vehicle Speed Control
46
Fuel System, Gasoline
40
Structure
30
Fuel/Propulsion System
27
Unknown Or Other
23
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags229
Electrical System165
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel56
Vehicle Speed Control46
Fuel System, Gasoline40
Structure30
Fuel/Propulsion System27
Unknown Or Other23

Air Bags: 229; Electrical System: 165; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 56; Vehicle Speed Control: 46; Fuel System, Gasoline: 40; Structure: 30; Fuel/Propulsion System: 27; Unknown Or Other: 23

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
127
25,000 to 49,999
89
50,000 to 74,999
104
75,000 to 99,999
64
100,000 to 149,999
38
150,000 and above
12
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,000127
25,000 to 49,99989
50,000 to 74,999104
75,000 to 99,99964
100,000 to 149,99938
150,000 and above12

Under 25,000: 127; 25,000 to 49,999: 89; 50,000 to 74,999: 104; 75,000 to 99,999: 64; 100,000 to 149,999: 38; 150,000 and above: 12

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (127). 271 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2005
69
2006
26
2007
18
2008
32
2009
25
2010
37
2011
82
2012
51
2013
33
2014
43
2015
44
2016
57
2017
96
2018
64
2019
6
2020
2
2021
3
2022
4
2023
5
2024
3
2025
5
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
200569
200626
200718
200832
200925
201037
201182
201251
201333
201443
201544
201657
201796
201864
20196
20202
20213
20224
20235
20243
20255

2005: 69; 2006: 26; 2007: 18; 2008: 32; 2009: 25; 2010: 37; 2011: 82; 2012: 51; 2013: 33; 2014: 43; 2015: 44; 2016: 57; 2017: 96; 2018: 64; 2019: 6; 2020: 2; 2021: 3; 2022: 4; 2023: 5; 2024: 3; 2025: 5

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 68 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 53 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 51 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10126253 · 2005-06-22 (June 22, 2005)

PROBLEN 1: WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP, MAYBE 5 MPH OR SO, THEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE, THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASE AS IF THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL, THEN JUMPS INTO GEAR CAUSING A SUDDEN JERK FORWARD. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED AND CONFIRMED BY FORD DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM 2: STARTED VEHICLE, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PUT IN REVERSE AND HEARD A STRANGE NOISE AND BLUE SMOKE OUTSIDE PASSENGER WINDOW. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS "BURNING RUBBER" PULLED SHIFT LEAVER BACK TO NUETRAL AND ENGINE RPM NORMAL. POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE PROBLEM ABOVE…

Owner-reported narrative. 5,470 miles reported. Look up ODI 10126253 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10128206 · 2005-07-09 (July 9, 2005)

I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT COUPE NORTHBOUND ON A 35-MPH CITY STREET. I WAS PREPARING TO TURN INTO A BUSINESS DRIVEWAY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE INTO THE TURN THE (ABS) LIGHT LIT UP ON THE DASH CONSOLE AS WELL AS ''CHECK TRAC CONTROL'' ON THE HEADS UP DISPLAY. IN THAT VERY INSTANT THE BRAKES BECAME ''LIGHT AND MUSHY'' CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE TRACTION WHILE TURNING. THE END RESULT OF THIS WAS THAT THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE CURB INSIDE THE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE. THE DRIVER''S FRONT TIRE HIT THE CURB WITH A SOLID IMPACT. THIS CAUSED SERIOU…

Owner-reported narrative. 5,180 miles reported. Look up ODI 10128206 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10120847 · 2005-05-13 (May 13, 2005)

UNABLE TO FILL FUEL TANK. PUMP KICKS OFF AFTER A FEW SECONDS AND WILL NOT FILL TANK. DEALER REPLACED GAS TANK PER FORD TECH LINE. PROBLEM WAS GONE FOR ABOUT 1 MONTH NOW HAVING TROUBLE AGAIN AT CERTAIN GAS STATIONS. DEALER CALLED FORD TECH LINE AGAIN AND WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO USE GAS STATIONS THAT WORKED FOR FILLING GAS TANK AND ALSO WAS TOLD THE ENGINERS AT FORD WERE NO LONGER WORKING ON THIS ISSUE. THERE IS ANOTHER PERSON IN THE AREA WITH THE SAME CAR HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IF YOU WOULD LIKE HIS INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME.

Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10120847 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10125352 · 2005-06-15 (June 15, 2005)

ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION (APPROX. 3 TOTAL), WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REFUEL THE GAS TANK, THE HANDLE WILL RELEASE AS IF THE TANK WAS FULL AFTER LESS THAN A GALLON HAS BEEN ADDED. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT MULTIPLE GAS STATIONS, INCLUDING ONE I VISIT OFTEN. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, IT IS NECESSARY TO HOLD THE FUELING HANDLE BECAUSE IT WILL CONSTANTLY RELEASE IF THE HANDLE LOCK IS USED.

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Owner report 10135742 · 2005-09-07 (September 7, 2005)

DT: 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT -HAD AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. WHILE TURNING OFF OF THE HIGHWAY INTO A RESIDENTIAL AREA THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIEDBUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE FRONT BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A CLOCK WISE SPIN. THE CAR TURNED ONTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THEN HIT A TREE. WHAT HAPPENED NEXT WAS THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS STILL ACTING STRANGE, THE TRUNK OPENED AND TRYING TO CLOSE IT BA…

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Owner report 10142772 · 2005-11-15 (November 15, 2005)

DT: CONTACT STATES HIS VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES. THE 3RD TIME THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BATTERY THIS WAS OCTOBER 10, 2005. THIS DID NOT FIX THE VEHICLE THE BATTERY WENT DEAD AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP NOVEMBER 14, 2005 THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AS OF NOW. *NM UPDATED 11/30/2005 - *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 105 miles reported. Look up ODI 10142772 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10131636 · 2005-08-04 (August 4, 2005)

THE TUNNEL DOWN THE CENTER OF THE CAR GETS EXTREMELY HOT AT THE FRONT OF THE TUNNEL NEAR THE PEDALS. WHEN THE BARE METAL OF THE TUNNEL IS TOUCHED IT IS HOT ENOUGH TO INDUCE A BURN. DEALER CONTACTED FORD AND TOLD ME IT WAS "NORMAL". AS THE PLASTICS AND CARPETING TOUCHING THE TUNNEL AGE, I AM CONCERNED THIS MAY PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD. AFTER REVIEWING POSTS ON TWO MUSTANG FORUMS, OTHERS APPARENTLY HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM AS WELL. THE CAR IS A GT V8 WITH A MANUAL 5-SPEED TRANSMISSION. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10131636 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10129311 · 2005-07-19 (July 19, 2005)

2005 MUSTANG V6 AUTO. NEARLY GOT HIT ON SIDE BECAUSE CAR STALLED WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STILL POSITION TURNING LEFT TO CROSS A THROUGH TRAFFIC ROAD TO GET ACCROSS TO ANOTHER ROAD. HAPPENED AT LEAST 10 TIMES SINCE OWNING CAR.

Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10129311 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10132246 · 2005-08-10 (August 10, 2005)

DT: THE MODULATOR FOR THE FUEL EJECTION SYSTEM DID NOT WORK ON JULY 29, 2005. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND QUIT RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. HAD IT TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER. ITS HAS BEEN ALMOST 2 WEEKS ,AND THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CAME ON. THE VEHICLE STALLED. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 3,431 miles reported. Look up ODI 10132246 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10112069 · 2005-02-23 (February 23, 2005)

WHILE TURNING LEFT WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING LOCKS, AND HAS TO BE YANKED HARD TO FREE, I ALMOST HAD TWO ACCIDENTS. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10112069 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10124121 · 2005-06-03 (June 3, 2005)

FRONT END MAKES POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LEFT OR RIGHT

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10124121 at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

705 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

61.6%Usable mileage434 / 705 records
100.0%Valid incident date705 / 705 records
100.0%Valid filing date705 / 705 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates705 / 705 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Air Bags
15833.7%
ODI 10434213 · 5,700 mi

2012 MUSTANG IS A RENTAL VEHICLE FROM AVIS/BUDGET GROUP THAT I HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED TO REPAIR. IT WAS RENTED OUT AND RETURNED WITH ALL 4 AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CUSTOMER SEEMED TRUTHFUL. STATED THEY BLEW OUT WHILE AT FULL THROTTLE. DOESN'T REMEMBER SEEING ANYTHING IN HIS PATH. FELT A SIMULTANEOUS JOLT AS ALL 4 BAGS DEPLOYED. INSPECTION BY THE MIKE BROWN FORD IN GRANBURY, TX FOUND NO DAMAGE BEYOND A PLASTIC CHIN SPOILER WAS TORN, BUT IS CONSIDERED NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. ONLY PREVIOUS REPAIR WAS A SCRATCH THAT AVIS HAD REPAIRED ON THE FRONT BUMPER IN MAY …

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14553.5%
ODI 10627966 · 28,484 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED AN INJURED KNEE AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A LACERATED HIP AND A FRACTURED LUMBER VERTEBRAE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,48…

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24568.2%
ODI 10573256 · 254 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 254.

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225.0%
ODI 10691201 · 750 mi

2015 FORD MUSTANG GT WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, WHERE I REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT END WAS PUSHED IN ABOUT 3-4 INCHES TO THE POINT WHERE THE DRIVERS DOOR NO LONGER OPENS AND THE HOOD NO LONGER CLOSES, THIS PROMPTED THE KNEE AIRBAGS TO GO OFF, DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF PERFECTLY FINE, HOWEVER DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED ONLY HALF WAY (MORE LIKE 1/4) WHICH RENDERED IT DEFECTIVE. SPOKE TO 2 SEPARATE FORD DEALERSHIPS ABOUT IT AND WAS TOLD THEY DON'T KNOW HOW AN AIRBAG IS SUPPOSED TO WORK BECAUSE THEY DID NOT DESIGN IT. RECORDED THE SMALL CONVERSA…

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154.0%
ODI 10822563 · 3,200 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN INCIDENT WHERE A DEER JUMPED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I SWERVED AND MY CAR WENT THROUGH A BRICK MAILBOX. MY AIRBAGS TOOK A WHILE TO COME OUT, BUT WHEN THEY DID I WAS BURNED AND BLISTERED.

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103.8%
ODI 11032618 · 3,000 mi

MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN I WAS IN A CAR WRECK ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2017..

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21.0%
ODI 11352282 · 20,000 mi

I WAS INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 8/22/20 WHILE DRIVING MY 2018 MUSTANG GT. THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY...EVEN THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER AND COLLISION SHOP ARE WONDERING WHY. MY CAR WAS TOTALED...I DO NOT BELIEVE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WORKED AS INTENDED. I WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE WHILE TRAVELING APPROX 30MPH, THE DRIVER THAT HIT ME STATED TO POLICE THAT HE WAS GOING 45MPH.

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10.7%
ODI 11487019

My name is Michelle Wright and I have purchased Ford vehicles most of my life. I love Ford vehicles and have had amazing experiences with Westlie Ford and Landmark Ford. I purchased my vehicle at Vancouver Ford, which is the most unprofessional and unethical dealership. My story starts October 2021, when I purchased a 2019 Ford Mustang from Vancouver Ford. I paid cash for the vehicle and was provided an AutoCheck, not a Carfax the day I had purchased this car. Over the last 8 months I have had several issues that made think my car was an ac…

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86.7%
ODI 11436847

On July 26, 2021, I had a head on collision ( driver side to driver side ) where I felt like the vehicle didn’t want to stop. Even when I applied the brake, the vehicle kept going forward. In that collision, even though I was wearing my seatbelt, my head went straight up and I hit the top of my car. My head felt crunched into my neck and shoulders, and the belt restrained me enough to pull my right shoulder back and down from having my head crunching further into the top of my car. Although I wasn’t given a ticket for the accident, the Police f…

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23.6%
ODI 11590389 · 5,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the onboard App diagnosed the vehicle and related the failure with the air bags knee bolster. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V083000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

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12.0%
ODI 11617043

The lane assist kept pulling to the right when the lane markings were unclear. Entering highway, lanes go from 2 to 1. We were merging when a car tried to merge into us. We moved over to the right and the lane assist pulled us into a curb. We ended up in a roll over accident and NO air bags opened or went off.

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16.7%
ODI 11562616 · 15,000 mi

The contact owned a 2023 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V727000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer had not been contacted. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and attempting to apply the brake pedal however the vehicle failed to stop causing them to crash into a nearby apartment building. The air bags did not deploy. The veh…

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67.4%
ODI 11603502

Hit a adult male black bear broadside on a street with no lighting. The forward collision warning never engaged, seatbelt did not lock, only the knee airbag deployed, and emergency braking never engaged.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Electrical System
214.5%
ODI 10456973 · 500 mi

ISSUE # 1 BRAKES: UPGRADE "BREMBO" BRAKES SQUEAKED ABOUT 2 WEEKS OUT THE DEALERSHIP. TOOK IT A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES AND DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE ISSUE, THE 5TH TIME, I DROVE THE VEHICLE AND SHOWED SERVICE ADVISOR AND TECH. ACCORDING TO DEALER THE REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE NEXT DAY, BRAKES ARE STILL SQUEAKING, TAKE IT BACK TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED A SECOND TIME, PICKED UP THE CAR, ON THE 4TH DAY, I WAS COMING TO SLOWING DOWN READY TO BRAKE, PUSHED THE CLUTCH AND CAR JOLTED FORWARD (AS IF I PUSHED THE GAS AND LET GO OF THE CLUTCH). I DID…

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176.3%
ODI 10475828 · 3,210 mi

INCIDENT: WHILE WAITING IN THE LEFT TURN LANE FOR THE LEFT TURN LIGHT TO TURN GREEN I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS BEHIND ANOTHER LEFT TURNING VEHICLE. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE SO TO APPLY PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR. HOWEVER, BEFORE I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO REAPPLY BRAKE AND THE CAR STOPPED. THIS TOOK PLACE ON LEVEL GROUND ON SOUTH BOUND HIGHWAY 19 AT HENRY ST. IN KONA. *TR

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113.1%
ODI 10641001 · 8,042 mi

2014 FORD MUSTANG. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HEARD A TICKING SOUND, AFTER DRIVING FOR 15 MINUTES. THE DEALER STATED THE ENTIRE LONG BLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE LONG BLOCK WAS REPLACED, THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, AND THE ENGINE WAS REVVING HIGHER THAN NORMAL. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATING BY ITSELF IN GEAR AND THERE WERE PRESSURE ISSUES WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE CONSUMERS CONCERN. THE NEXT TIME THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER, THE IGNITION W…

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6514.9%
ODI 10680761 · 300 mi

PURCHASED BRAND NEW FORD MUSTANG GT PREMIUM 5.0 AUTOMATIC FROM LOCAL FORD DEALER. ON FIRST TEST DRIVE, DID NOT NOTICE PROBLEM. CAR SAT A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO ME LEAVING FOR AN APPROXIMATE 750 MILE RETURN DRIVE HOME FROM VA TO TN. I HAD THE CAR HEATER ON - THE HEATER SEATS ON - NO MODIFICATIONS DONE TO THE CAR - 2 DAYS LATER OUT ON ROAD NOTICED A "STRONG ODOR" ( MORE SPECIFICALLY LIKE "MODEL AIRPLANE GLUE ODOR ). I WAS GETTING DIZZY, SLEEPY, AND VERY NAUSEATED. PULLED OVER RESTED. DROVE CAR WITH WINDOWS DOWN, HEATER ON AS IT WAS COLD. ODOR PERSI…

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7018.6%
ODI 10908341

TAKATA RECALL I BEEN DEALING WITH A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH MY CAR AND ITS BRAND NEW. EVERY TIME I GET IN THE CAR AND TURN IT ON AND DRIVE FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES MY MUSIC TURNS OFF AND SHOWS THE HORSE SYMBOL DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN AND IT COMES BACK ON 10 MINUTES LATER. BUT THEN SOMETIMES IT DOES THAT AND THEN THE DISPLAY SCREEN TURNS BLACK AND I CAN'T TURN ON THE RADIO OR ANYTHING. AND THAT LAST FOR A FEW HOURS OR SO.. IT'S REALLY GETTING ANNOYING AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE.

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3312.5%
ODI 11079436 · 575 mi

THE REAR VIEW CAMERA SOMETIMES WORKS AND SOMETIMES DOES NOT. WHEN BACKING UP, THE CAMERA SCREEN GOES BLACK

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2714.0%
ODI 11121499 · 1,500 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2018 FORD MUSTANG 2 DR 4 CYL ECOBOOST ON JULY 9TH 2018. ON AUGUST 15, AFTER HAVING DINNER WITH PARENTS AT THE HOUSE, I WENT TO VISIT SOME FRIENDS IN DAVIE AND IT WAS APROX 7:45 PM WHILE DRIVING ON A 4 LANE ROAD DIVIDED BY A MEDIAN. ROAD HAS FREQUENT SPEEDBUMPS AND THE MEDIAN HAS MATURE TREES. WHILE TRAVELING ON THIS ROAD - I FELT NAUSEOUS AND PLACED BOTH HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUDDENLY THE ROAD BECAME BLURRY AND I LOST CONCIOUSNESS AND STRUCK A TREE IN THE MEDIAN. THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND ACCORDING TO A POLICE …

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3020.1%
ODI 11221100 · 600 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS BLANK UPON START-UP. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 19V076000. AT VEHICLE START-UP, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER ASSEMBLY SOMETIMES MISFUNCTIONS AND SHOWS A BLANK DISPLAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED MY CAR FOR ONLY 1 MONTH. I BROUGHT IT IN FOR SERVICE ON 6/4/19 AND WALKER FORD SUPPOSEDLY UPDATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER SOFTWARE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND ON 6/18 UPON STARTING THE CAR, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS BLANK. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN M…

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2520.8%
ODI 11360975

DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GOES BLANK WITHOUT WARNING, USUALLY WHEN STARTING IT UP AFTER IT'S BEEN RUNNING. IT TAKES BETWEEN 10-30 MINUTES TO COME BACK ON. DEALER DOING WARRANTY WORK HAS RUN THROUGH ALL FORD RECOMMENDED TESTS AND REINSTALLATION OF AS BUILD DATA - NOTHING WORKS. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS BRAND NEW; I NOW HAVE 19,000 MILES ON IT. FORD DOES NOT HAVE A TSB FOR THE 2020 GT MUSTANG WITH THIS PROBLEM. I CANNOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

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610.9%
ODI 11522730

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang GT500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering as the instrument cluster went blank and the charging system error warning message was illuminated. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Battery Save Mode, Pull Over, and Turn Car Off and On" message was illuminated. The contact had pulled over to turn off the vehicle and was able to restart. The failure reoccurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to …

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714.3%
ODI 11516997

04/13/2023 - While on the highway my 2022 mustang GT instrument cluster and infotainment screens both went black. It took me off guard and pulled to the side of the road and soon discovered I had no turn signals or hazard lights, I am unsure if I had brake lights. I happened to be only a couple of exits away from Tasca Ford dealership in Berlin, CT so I drove directly there. They are currently in possession of the vehicle and will do diagnostics, they were fully booked and it may be a week before they get to it. No symptoms prior to incident…

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533.3%
ODI 11560474

While attempting to accelerate at an intersection, the vehicle lurched forward. The gas peddle stopped working completely, leaving my vehicle stranded in the middle of the intersection with traffic coming from both directions. The engine was not revving when the gas peddle was being pushed. After repeatedly slamming on the gas peddle, the vehicle quickly accelerated forward, fishtailed, and sent me into oncoming traffic, very narrowly avoiding an accident.

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3644.4%
ODI 11549995

The windshield or body seams leak water. There is rust on the interior. Concerns of mold. Water leaking into brand new vehicle.

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317.6%
ODI 11713160

The Main screen in the car completely went black all of the sudden with no prior warnings or signs to show cause of the outage. The duration of time was over 5 minutes and it was only the center screen not the screen behind the steering wheel it stayed on.The car mostly runs off of the center touch screen with all the braking, lane keeping, powered windows, airbags, gps etc to not have any control over any functions due to the screen outage is a big concern. It has not happened again but just this one time. I also have noticed if I put the veh…

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225.0%
ODI 11736799

The 2026 Ford Mustang was off and rolled away out of the driveway colliding with tree, The incident was caught on my Ring Camera, the electrical system vehicle had acting strangely and kept giving warning the trunk was open and had to go open and close it multiple times. once i parked the vehicle at my house the car rolled away, according to Ford manual the vehicle is equipped this is a failure to the involves a critical safety system (Automatic Return to Park) that is explicitly designed to prevent exactly what happened, you should treat thi…

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Power Train
15733.5%
ODI 10416168 · 120 mi

BRAND NEW 2012 BOSS 302 MUSTANG WITH MT-82 TRANSMISSION. FAILURE TO SHIFT INTO 3RD & 5TH GEARS IN REGULAR DRIVING CYCLE TRANSMISSION GRINDS /POPS OUT OF 3RD & 5TH GEARS RENDERING CAR MISSION DISABLED/ REQUESTED A REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION AFTER TAKING BACK TO DEALER , AND FORD WILL NOT REPLACE, ONLY REPAIR/ MEANWHILE, PARTS HAVE BEEN ON BACK ORDER FOR 2+ WEEKS, BAR IS AT DEALER FOR 3 WEEKS NOW/ FORD IS AWARE OF THESE TRANSMISSION ISSUES WITH THE MT-82 MODEL TRANSMISSIONS, AND WILL NOT ADMIT TO THEIR DESIGN/BUILD ISSUES.

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4617.0%
ODI 10491687 · 4,666 mi

OWNER OF A 2013 MUSTANG GT PREMIUM 5.0 WITH 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION. HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ROUGH SHIFTING SINCE SHORTLY AFTER BUYING. HAVE TAKEN IT INTO MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP 2 TIMES SO FAR AND MADE MENTION OF MY PROBLEMS SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. FORD HAS BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT THE ROUGH SHIFTING WITH BOTH TRIPS TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TELLING ME THAT THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE ROUGH SHIFTING OCCURS IN 1ST-2ND AND 3RD GEARS MOST OF THE TIME, ESPECIALLY IN COLDER TEMPERATURES. SOMETIMES I ALSO HAVE A HARD TIME DOWN-SHIFTING INTO…

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287.8%
ODI 10546671 · 1,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED WITH THE VEHICLE ENGAGED IN THE ACCESSORY MODE, SHE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO REVERSE, CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD BE INSPECTED BUT THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE O…

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409.2%
ODI 10668862 · 480 mi

HTTP://WWW.MUSTANG6G.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=14267 VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SOUND SHOWN IN THE VIDEO. IT TOOK AN INDEPENDENT SHOP TO DIAGNOSE AND FIND THE PROBLEM TO BE SHOWN IN THE TRANSMISSION BELLHOUSING OF THE MT82. DEALER FINALLY HEARD THE ISSUE AND SERVICE MANAGER ACKNOWLEDGED IT SOUNDED FROM THE TRANS, BUT NOW DEALER IS SAYING THE PROBLEM ISN'T OCCURRING. THEY HAVE FAILED TO FOLLOW MY INSTRUCTIONS ON REPRODUCING THE ISSUE. THIS COULD CAUSE A SEVERE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND LOSS OF CONTROL BUT NO ATTEMPTS TO REMOVE THE TRANS TO …

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297.7%
ODI 10862337

MY NEW 2016 MUSTANG V6 HAS SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AT MOST SPEEDS. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT. DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS A FAULTY DRIVE SHAFT AND REPLACED IT TWICE AND INDEXED THE SECOND ONE AFTER INSTALLATION. THE CAR STILL VIBRATES. THE TIRES WERE ROAD FORCED BALANCED AND ROTATED AND THE VIBRATION IS STILL HAPPENING. THIS LEADS ME AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS TO CONCLUDE THAT THERE MAY BE OTHER MALFUNCTIONING PARTS OR A POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW IN THE DRIVE LINE WHICH I BELIEVE FORD MOTOR COMPANY KNOWS ABOUT. THE VIBRATION IS FELT THROUGH THE CA…

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217.9%
ODI 11043292

T HE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BALANCE THE WHEELS AT LEAST 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS ALSO REPLACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS THE VEHICLE HAVE A VIBRATION ON THE STEERING WHEEL AROUND 50 TO 60 MILES AN HOUR ALSO HAVE A PINGING METAL SOUND WHEN YOU SHIFT ..ALSO A WOBBLE IN BETWEEN 5 TO 10 MILES AN HOUR A RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS REPLACED NO CHANGE THE VEHICLE HAVE ONLY 2200 MILES ONE FORD MECHANIC FEELS AFTER CONFIRM MY CONCERNS THAT COULD BE DRIVE LINE RELATED . DESPITE MY CONCERNS FORD IS CONTACTING AN ENGINEER TO LOOK AT THE CAR DONT KNOW WHEN EVEN AFTER A MECHA…

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4221.8%
ODI 11104536 · 4,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED AND PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, IT ROLLED AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,700.

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2617.4%
ODI 11290162 · 10,000 mi

2019 FORD MUSTANG GT 5.0L WITH 10 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MILAGE: 14,000 -ENGINE STALLS WHEN CAR COMES TO A STOP (HAPPENED MORE THAN 10 TIMES). -HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING FROM 4TH TO 5TH. -DIPPING AND IRRITATING RPM WHEN IDLE. -EXHAUST SOUND VALVE SQUEAKING NOISE (LIKE THE SOUND WHEN THE METAL HAS CORROSION SQUEAKING SOUND) WHILE THE VALVE CHANGES FROM QUITE TO NORMAL OR FROM NORMAL TO TRACK. -WHEEL WINING NOISE SHOWS ON OR ABOVE 40MPH (LIKE WHEEL HUB BEARING HUMMING SOUND). -DASH AND REAR DRIVER SIDE RATTLING NOISES. -FRONT EN…

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2420.0%
ODI 11355286 · 8,000 mi

THE ACTUAL GETRAG DEFECTIVE AND FAULTY MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON FORD MUSTANG 2020 STILL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL SAFETY ISSUES NOWADAYS. IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES, DOWNSHIFTING GEARS ON A RELIABLE, EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION 'PART', IT'S A SERIOUS AND DETERMINING FACTOR AT THE MOMENT THE DRIVER NEEDS TO SLOW DOWN SAFELY OR EVEN STOP THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY ON LONGER DOWNHILL ROADS SO BRAKE OVERHEATING AND POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THEM CAN BE AVOIDED OR IN THE EVENTUAL CASE OF TOWING A LOAD... SHIFTING GEARS AT ALSO IMPORTANT WHEN INCR…

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916.4%
ODI 11492196

Vehicle bucks at low speed after putting in drive and when driving during downshift, on 4 occasions I almost hit my wife's vehicle during low speed bucking with the trans

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48.2%
ODI 11505763

Powertrain - The transmission when coming to a stop lurches the vehicle forward. Along with the lurching forward when slowing down it makes a loud clunk noise and makes the car and my person move forward. Propulsion - When turning into traffic the car sometimes has no power and takes about 3 seconds to get power back to the vehicle, almost causing accident.

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16.7%
ODI 11694848

While driving up hill in low gear, the vehicle suddenly will jerk, a service light will come on, and a powertrain warning will occur. When this happens, it warns that the pre-collision assist is unavailable, as well as the exhaust mode selection. Once this occurs, the vehicle becomes much more difficult to drive as the rev match no longer occurs, the vehicle no longer increases revs as you start releasing the clutch, and when in gear it becomes more jerky as you are driving along. I don't have the experience but I suspect it is essentially…

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89.9%
ODI 11635774

I was driving home from work at approximately 65mph when my transmission shifted and slammed back into gear. I stopped in a safe location, cut the car off and then back on, but the transmission is still slipping. The dealership was notified of powertrain, electrical, and oil consumption issues at three different service appointments, but the manufacturer has been no help at all. Had I not known what to do, this could have been a completely different scenario.

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211.8%
ODI 11679491

VIN: [XXX] Recall data refreshed on Aug 09,2025 0 Unrepaired Recalls associated with this VIN Transmission main control valve body replacement Recall incomplete INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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112.5%
ODI 11744348

Description On your vehicles engine, one or more of the clips that retain the engines pistons to their connecting rods may be mis-installed or missing. Safety Risk A mis-installed clip may result in an audible knocking noise that increases over time. Progression of this issue can lead to piston failure and engine damage, resulting in a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect your vehicles engine for evidence of mis-i…

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Engine
306.4%
ODI 10464629 · 11,500 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN ANY GEAR, WHEN GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, THE CAR WILL FALL ON IT'S FACE WHEN REACHING 3000 RPM'S AND UP AT ALL SPEEDS. IT MISSES AND THE TI-VCT ISN'T ENGAGING CORRECTLY. OIL LEVEL IS FULL, AND THE SPARK PLUGS LOOK GREAT. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT EVEN THROW AN MIL LIGHT. THE VEHICLE DRIVES FINE AT LOW RPM'S, BUT ONCE YOU DOWN SHIFT TO GO FASTER IT FEELS LIKE IT MISFIRES AND THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE TI-VCT IS COMING IN AND OUT. *TR

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228.1%
ODI 10627365 · 650 mi

INCREASING SPEED TO MERGE ONTO KELLOGG IN WICHITA, KANSAS WESTBOUND FROM OLIVER AND TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO JERK, THEN IN A VERY SHORT TIME SPAN, ABOUT 2-3 SECONDS, ENTIRE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. DEALER DID SOME REPAIR WORK BUT THE CAR HAS HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL INCIDENTS INCLUDING FAILING TO START, SHUTDOWNS, FAILURE OF PASS SIDE WINDOW TO GO ALL THE WAY DOWN, FAILURE OF CLIMATE CONTROL CAUSING FOGGED WINDOWS, SPEAKERS SHORTING OUT, TRUNK OPENING ON ITS OWN, AND SO FORTH. NUMEROUS, BUT STILL SMALL PERCENTAGE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (6R80) ISSUES …

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185.0%
ODI 10578148 · 200 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE MUSTANG (WHICH IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION) I NOTICED THAT THE SPEED OF THE CAR DOESN'T DECELERATE WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. THE CAR IS GIVEN GAS (MORE THAN AN IDLE AMOUNT) WHEN I DO NOT DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL. IT HAPPENS IN ALL 6 GEARS BUT IT'S MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN IN FIRST OR SECOND. ALSO, WHILE THE CAR IS IN GEAR, THE ENGINE FIGHTS TO SLOW DOWN WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT WHEN IT OCCURS WHILE IN A PARKING LOT WITH PEOPLE AROUND IT BECOMES A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

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5111.7%
ODI 10695207 · 500 mi

VEHICLE JUST DIES (ENGINE SHUTS OFF) WITH THE CLUTCH IN WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP. COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

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7519.9%
ODI 10870098 · 7,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,800.

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269.8%
ODI 10920063 · 550 mi

AUTONATION CANTON OHIO SOLD ME A DANGEROUS CAR UNDER RECALL CAR CAN CATCH FIRE WHILE DRIVING DUE TO MAJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK. *TR

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5629.0%
ODI 11091047 · 20 mi

2018 MUSTANG GT WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ENGINE STALLS WHEN SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL (MANUAL TRANS) AT HIGHER ENGINE SPEEDS. FOR EXAMPLE, COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT (WAS TRAVELING APPROX 50MPH) OR WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY (WAS TRAVELING 65MPH AND THEN WAS TURNING AROUND AN OFF-RAMP). HAS OCCURED AT ANY DRIVING SPEED (IF REVVING ENGINE AT FULL STOP, OR WHILE TRAVELING). STALLING DOES NOT OCCUR IF THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS ENGAGED WHILE SLOWING DOWN. IF I SHIFT TO NEUTRAL WHEN THE ENGINE IS NEAR IT'S NORMAL IDLE SPEED (500 RPM AFTER WARM-UP), IT WI…

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5134.2%
ODI 11253760 · 452 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY GT350 ON A HIGHWAY AT AROUND 55 MPH THE ENGINE MADE METALLIC GRINDING NOISES SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING. I INSTINCTIVELY PRESSED IN THE CLUTCH PEDAL AND THEN ENGINE STOPPED SPINNING AND LOCKED UP. I WAS FORTUNATE TO BE IN AN AREA WITH A PULL-OFF AREA AND THIN TRAFFIC. IT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS AT HIGHER SPEEDS, IN THICKER TRAFFIC, OR WITH A LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER. ONCE STOPPED, I CHECKED THE CAR AND CONFIRMED THAT THE STARTER COULD NOT SPIN THE MOTOR DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE. THERE WERE ONLY ABOUT 450 MILES ON T…

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2520.8%
ODI 11447129 · 23,600 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle was jerking and shaking uncontrollably. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred increasingly while driving on the interstate. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence. Then the vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure an…

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814.5%
ODI 11469341 · 700 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that immediately after purchasing the vehicle new, the engine experienced random misfire, causing the vehicle to lose motive power and acceleration. During the failure, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who reprogrammed the engine computer and replaced the camshaft sensor however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 700.

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510.2%
ODI 11583644

Vehicle Purchased June 2023 at 1100 miles noticed a loud ticking noise , brought to dealer. Had to do repairs at top part of engine for timing chain guides not lubed correctly. brought back 1000 miles after due to a ticking noise ( ford says typewriter tick normal after oil change ) Vehicle has 2,477 miles on it with a very loud ticking noise and ford says no fix " NORMAL " been to two dealers and changed oil 3 times and each time gets louder. For a 50k plus vehicle this is unacceptable

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213.3%
ODI 11559747

The last two times I have went to start my vehicle it acts as if it is not in the park position. The brake is stiff and wont budge. I have to wiggle the shifter as much as it will let me fpr a couple minutes before it lets loose to start.

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911.1%
ODI 11619861

From a stop at a traffic light on [XXX], I made a right turn from [XXX] onto [XXX] in Greensboro NC, and after turning, the car did not respond when I pressed on the accelerator so as to go with the traffic. Instead, the car gradually slowed down. Before the car rolled to a stop in the middle of the road, the engine caught on and the car speeded up normally. The risk is that I would become stopped in the middle of a busy road and that someone rear end into me. If this problem were to occur as I was entering onto an interstate highway, wher…

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317.6%
ODI 11764120

According to the open recalls on this vehicle there are multiple defects outstanding that increase the risk of a crash. The repairs may take 3 months before they are completed. Am I the consumer to drive a known dangerous vehicle while waiting for the repairs? Who is responsible should I be involved in a accident caused by one of these defects? Why isn't Ford required to provide a loaner vehicle while I wait for the repairs?

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337.5%
ODI 11744348

Description On your vehicles engine, one or more of the clips that retain the engines pistons to their connecting rods may be mis-installed or missing. Safety Risk A mis-installed clip may result in an audible knocking noise that increases over time. Progression of this issue can lead to piston failure and engine damage, resulting in a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect your vehicles engine for evidence of mis-i…

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Unknown Or Other
153.2%
ODI 10423390 · 1,000 mi

WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND IT WONT GO INTO 2ND GEAR, IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS BLOCKING THE GEAR AND IT ALSO HAS DONE IT GOING FROM 2ND TO 1ST. DURING ONE INSTANCE WHEN I WAS TURNING AND TRIED TO SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR AND COULDN'T I WAS ALMOST HIT BY AN ONCOMING CAR BUT THEY WERE ABLE TO GO AROUND ME AT THE LAST SECOND. I ALSO HAVE A VIBRATION IN THE TRANSMISSION AT AROUND 2500 RPM'S.

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145.2%
ODI 10870523 · 51,000 mi

WHEN I TOOK MY KEY OUT LAST NIGHT THE IGNITION SWITCH CAME OUT ALSO.

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154.2%
ODI 10854220 · 30,000 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE IN STOP AND GO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, LANE OPENED TO MERGE ON ANOTHER HIGHWAY WHEN ACCELERATION BEGAN THE FRONT AIR SPOILER (PLASTIC COVER UNDER ENGINE)BECAME UNHINGED FROM FRONT SUPPORTS AND HIT THE ROAD SURFACE AND BEGAN TO THROW SMALL ROCKS FROM THE SURFACE OF THE ROAD.

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7517.2%
ODI 10726155

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ONLY A MILE FROM MY HOUSE. SLOWED DOWN FOR A RED LIGHT AND THE ENGINE STALLED OUT. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE STARTED BACK UP FINE. I THOUGHT MAYBE I STALLED IT SINCE THERE WAS NO CEL AND IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. HOWEVER THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED 3 DAYS LATER, THE SAME DISTANCE FROM MY HOUSE. THIS TIME I KNEW I DID NOT STALL IT. IT IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW. THEY EXPLAINED THEY WOULD HAVE GREAT DIFFICULTY REPLICATING THE ISSUE SINCE IT DIDN'T THROW ANY CODES. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFE…

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6918.3%
ODI 10972250 · 5,000 mi

ENGINE OIL COOLER TUBE ASSEMBLIES LEAK BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER TWICE PROBLEM NOT FIXED, YESTERDAY 4/12/17 BROUGHT THE CAR AGAIN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS SAYING THE COUJLD NOT FINISH THE JOB TODAY AND WANTS TO KEEP THE CAR OVER THE WEEKEND FOR FURTHER REPAIRS. WE PAID GOOD MONEY FOR THIS CAR, WE WANT TO USE THE CAR INSTEAD OF HAVING THE CAR I N THE REPAIR SHOP!

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3613.6%
ODI 11033342 · 7,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAME STOCK WITH PERLLI P ZERO 275/40/R19'S SUMMER TRED ON REAR. I AM AN 80 YEAR OLD DRIVER AND DO NOT "BURNOUT" NOR RACE THE VEHICLE. AT 7,000 MILES THE TIRE TREAD HAD WORN TO THE INDICATORS TO REPLACE TIRES. THIS WAS NOTICED AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD DONE 180 DEGREE LOSS OF TRACTION SEVERAL TIMES. I RECENTLY HAVE REPLACED THESE TIRES WITH ALL SEASON TIRES AT 7250 MILES. PLEASE REFLECT THE PERLLIES ARE PRONE TO VERY PREMATURE WEAR.* * * THIS CHARACTERISTIC MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.* …

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2311.9%
ODI 11064856 · 230 mi

2018 MUSTANG GT BRAND NEW LESS THAN 300 MILES. DURING THE COURSE OF DRIVING ONE MORNING THE CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF 7 TIMES WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN. BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER WHO WAS ABLE TO RECREATE THE CONDITION AND SUBSEQUENTLY DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT FORD HAS A BACKLOG AND WOULD TAKE THREE WEEKS TO GET THE PART AND THE CAR FIXED.

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1912.8%
ODI 11271370 · 9 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2019 FORD MUSTANG ECOBOOST ON OCTOBER 16, 2019, SINCE DAY ONE THE GEAR SHIFT SELECT LEVER HAS NOT BEEN LIGHTING UP AT NIGHT TO SHOW ME WHICH GEAR I AM IN. IT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AT ALL. I BELIEVE IT IS UNSAFE, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE IF I HAPPEN TO BUMP THE SHIFT LEVER, I AM UNABLE TO SEE WHICH GEAR I AM IN AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

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2218.3%
ODI 11341648 · 4,000 mi

WASHING MY CAR AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPES I CUT MY FINGER TO THE BONE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE CUT MYSELF ON THESE PIPES. AFRAID MY SON OR ANOTHER PERSON WILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.

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59.1%
ODI 11441741

Purchased vehicle new It took me a long time to understand what the issue was. I complained to Ford and they gave me account rep that has never driven manual transmission. When I contacted Ford the end result was they have found nothing and car is operating normally. My issue : "driver assist" on clutch. It auto revs the throttle and is extremely inconsistent. I can forward to 20 second videos it needed. Problem is with the clutch and brake pedal. Releasing brake pedal causes engine to rev anywhere from 900-1500 rpm. Problem is driving in …

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714.3%
ODI 11486683

2022 FORD MUSTANG. DEALER RELEASE OF RECALL "STOP SALE" VEHICLE.

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320.0%
ODI 11587782

Ongoing issues with rough idle. Threw a couple generic lean codes (p0171 and p0174) that did not stay. Stored code p061a:00-28. On my third dealer. Vehicle randomly shut off at stop sign with no codes thrown whatsoever. Tech believes the issue is the throttlebody. Ford Corp says it passes their tests and will not warranty the replacement. Ford Corp Basically said I have to wait till total part failure. Shutting off in traffic is obviously dangerous.

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1721.0%
ODI 11549995

The windshield or body seams leak water. There is rust on the interior. Concerns of mold. Water leaking into brand new vehicle.

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423.5%
ODI 11675058

When shutting the door of my New Mustang the back safety glass exploded. If I had people or my dogs in that seat it could have potentially caused injuries to the occupants. Additionally in front seats due to flying glass I received pieces of glass in my arm from glass on the center arm rest.If this event happened while driving it could have caused a distraction that led to accident. There was no warning this was going to happen. Ford was alerted and after 1 month denied the replacement of the glass.

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112.5%
ODI 11744348

Description On your vehicles engine, one or more of the clips that retain the engines pistons to their connecting rods may be mis-installed or missing. Safety Risk A mis-installed clip may result in an audible knocking noise that increases over time. Progression of this issue can lead to piston failure and engine damage, resulting in a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect your vehicles engine for evidence of mis-i…

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Vehicle Speed Control
357.5%
ODI 10417004 · 600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT THE RPM SUDDENLY STARTED TO INCREASE AS IF THE VEHICLE WANTED TO TAKE OFF. THE BRAKE WAS BEING DEPRESSED FIRMLY TO DECREASE THE RPM ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS RECURRED AT LEAST FOUR TIMES AT EACH STOP LIGHT WHILE HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AFTER RUNNING DIAGNOSTICS. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THEY WOULD INSTALL A FLIGHT RECORDED ANALYZER ON HIS VEHICLE TO RECORD…

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197.0%
ODI 10475828 · 3,210 mi

INCIDENT: WHILE WAITING IN THE LEFT TURN LANE FOR THE LEFT TURN LIGHT TO TURN GREEN I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS BEHIND ANOTHER LEFT TURNING VEHICLE. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE SO TO APPLY PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR. HOWEVER, BEFORE I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO REAPPLY BRAKE AND THE CAR STOPPED. THIS TOOK PLACE ON LEVEL GROUND ON SOUTH BOUND HIGHWAY 19 AT HENRY ST. IN KONA. *TR

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102.8%
ODI 10546671 · 1,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED WITH THE VEHICLE ENGAGED IN THE ACCESSORY MODE, SHE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO REVERSE, CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD BE INSPECTED BUT THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE O…

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143.2%
ODI 10702750 · 558 mi

WITH ONLY 500+ MILES ON MY CAR TO DATE, I HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHERE MY 2015 MUSTANG GT'S ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHEN I AM APPROACHING A STOP AND DISENGAGE THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION TO COAST TO A STOP. THE CAR DOES NOT GIVE ANY INDICATION THAT IT IS EXPERIENCING ANY ISSUES PRIOR TO OR DURING THE SHUTDOWN. THE ENGINE SIMPLY DIES. THIS LATEST INCIDENT NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE WHEN I WAS APPROACHING THE RED LIGHT I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WHILE SLOWING DOWN AND THE LIGHT SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED QUICKLY TO GREEN--AND MY…

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82.1%
ODI 10873634 · 5,400 mi

LOST POWER IN INSANELY BUSY IRVING/DALLAS INTERSECTION NEAR MAJOR HIGHWAY - COULD HAVE BEEN A HUGE ACCIDENT! 5400 PLUS MILES. FORD 2016 MUSTANG, V6 FROM A STANDING POSITION, SECOND CAR IN LINE AT RED LIGHT. LIGHT CHANGES, TRAFFIC STARTS TO MOVE, I STEPPED ON GAS AND NOTHING! HAD TO CREEP ACROSS TWO LANES OF BUSY TRAFFIC AND LIMP UP ONTO A SIDEWALK AS THAT THERE WAS NO BREAKDOWN SHOULDER. THAN GOD THE CURB WAS ABOUT 2 TO 3 INCHES HIGH. WRENCH ICON ON DASH: "SEE MANUAL". TURNED ENGINE OFF AND BACK ON - RPMS SURGED TO THE RED AND THEN D…

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31.1%
ODI 11055829 · 42,000 mi

WHEN PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT THE CAR ACCELERATED TO FULL THROTTLE BY ITSELF. I PUT THE BRAKES ON AS HARD AS I COULD. IT HAD NO AFFECT ON STOPPING THE CAR OR EVEN SLOWING IT DOWN. THE CAR WENT OVER THE MEDIAN AND WAS HEADING EASTBOUND IN THE WESTBOUND LANES OF TRAFFIC. I SWERVED TO THE LEFT TO AVOID HITTING A COMMERCIAL TRUCK HEAD ON. THEN I HAD TO SWERVE TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID ANOTHER CAR HEAD ON. THE CAR WENT BACK OVER THE MEDIAN. THE CAR ENDED UP GOING OVER ANOTHER CURB INTO A FIELD BESIDE THE FREEWAY ENTRANCE RAMP.IT THEN WENT TO THE …

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10.5%
ODI 11301025 · 27,000 mi

AT ACCELERATION THE CAR WON'T SHIFT WHEN NEEDED THEN IT'LL AUTOMATICALLY DOWN SHIFT AND STOP ACCELERATING. THE RPM GAGE NEEDLE BOUNCES UP & DOWN WITH & WITH ACCELERATION IMAGED SPEED STILL DECREASES THEN SOMETHING CATCHES AND IT'LL START ACCELERATING & RPM GOING TO HIGH THEN STARTS ALL OVER BEFORE FINALLY WORKING RIGHT.

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10.7%
ODI 11483007

The performance of the car is impacted by the following: Service Advance Trac Steering Assist Fault Service Required Hill Start Assist Not Available. As a result, the vehicle drivetrain aggressively responds with drop in RPM and Steering Wheel gets tight; to a point the car is hard to navigate

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43.3%
ODI 11355286 · 8,000 mi

THE ACTUAL GETRAG DEFECTIVE AND FAULTY MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON FORD MUSTANG 2020 STILL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL SAFETY ISSUES NOWADAYS. IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES, DOWNSHIFTING GEARS ON A RELIABLE, EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION 'PART', IT'S A SERIOUS AND DETERMINING FACTOR AT THE MOMENT THE DRIVER NEEDS TO SLOW DOWN SAFELY OR EVEN STOP THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY ON LONGER DOWNHILL ROADS SO BRAKE OVERHEATING AND POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THEM CAN BE AVOIDED OR IN THE EVENTUAL CASE OF TOWING A LOAD... SHIFTING GEARS AT ALSO IMPORTANT WHEN INCR…

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11.8%
ODI 11558589

Failure to repair NHTSA Recall Number 23V727 Summary ON YOUR VEHICLE, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT ILLUMINATE IF THE BRAKE FLUID IS DEPLETED FROM THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. Safety Risk THIS MAY RESULT IN NO BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS BELOW THE RECOMMENDED LEVEL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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12.0%
ODI 11558590

Failure to comply in a timely manner regarding NHTSA Recall Number23V727 Summary ON YOUR VEHICLE, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT ILLUMINATE IF THE BRAKE FLUID IS DEPLETED FROM THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. Safety Risk THIS MAY RESULT IN NO BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS BELOW THE RECOMMENDED LEVEL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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16.7%
ODI 11560474

While attempting to accelerate at an intersection, the vehicle lurched forward. The gas peddle stopped working completely, leaving my vehicle stranded in the middle of the intersection with traffic coming from both directions. The engine was not revving when the gas peddle was being pushed. After repeatedly slamming on the gas peddle, the vehicle quickly accelerated forward, fishtailed, and sent me into oncoming traffic, very narrowly avoiding an accident.

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44.9%
ODI 11638156

Georgia, Metro Atlanta area, on [XXX]; while driving on [XXX] , at speed of around 65 mph, car dashboard displayed message of Drive Mode Disabled; Service Engine Soon. 2024 Mustang GT lost ability to accelerate, or change gears; was forced to pull over to the far right in order to exit highway. Stopped at a Shell gas station parking lot, turned off ignition, waited a couple of minutes, turned on ignition, the warning signs of service engine soon disappeared. Was able to drive to nearest Ford dealer for service appointment. Is available for …

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15.9%
ODI 11710287

I was driving around 35mph, when I switched the DRIVE MODE to CUSTOM, the car went into neutral, and started to coast for a few hundred yards. I then switched it back to the standard drive mode, and it went back into gear. I proceeded on without further incident.

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112.5%
ODI 11751434

My Mustang prevented me out of nowhere from going over 80, no warning or driver assistance system were active when the incident happened, this car is brand new only 4k miles when it happened, i pulled over to gas station and restarted it, it didnt fix the issue until i let it sit for 20 mins near the gas station their is some kind of glitch in the system and it never happened since but its always in the back of my mind, other owners in 24/25 also reported same issue.

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
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Structure:Body
204.3%
ODI 10544686 · 14,000 mi

MY CAR HAS HAD GALVANIC ACTION ON THE HOOD TWICE IN LESS THEN A YEAR. NO ACCIDENT, BUT THE PAINT BUBBLES AND SPLITS ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE HOOD IN SEVERAL PLACES. AN ELECTRIC CURRENT APPARENTLY OCCURS BETWEEN THE ALUMINUM HOOD AND THE STEEL BOLTS THAT CONNECT IT TO THE HOOD HINGE MECHANISM. FORD HAS REPAINTED THE HOOD TWICE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT NOW SAY THE PROBLEM WONT BE COVERED AGAIN. THEY HAVE NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. AS YOU MAY KNOW, HIS PROBLEM IS CURRENTLY BEING DEPOSED FOR A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR CARS UP TO 2006. PLEASE CONSIDER…

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83.0%
ODI 10511267 · 3,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP WOULD NOT FULLY RETRACT. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VISION WAS BLOCKED TRAVELING IN REVERSE AND WHEN CHANGING LANES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE PHOTOS OF THE FAILURE WERE TAKEN AND SENT TO THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS AN INFLUX OF VEHICLES OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL THAT WERE EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3…

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154.2%
ODI 10563466 · 300 mi

FAILURE OF FRONT DRIVERS SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, FAILURE OF DRIVESHAFT, FAILURE OF REAR END AND SUSPENSION. SYMPTOMS' LOWER CONTROL ARM- BANGING NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE STRUT HAD NO FLUID. DRIVESHAFT BANGING NOISE AS IF THE SHAFT SPLINES HAD STRIPPED OR CV JOINT LOOSE FAILURE WAS CAUGHT BEFORE IT DAMAGED THE CAR. REAR END, WHINING NOISE AND BANGING NOISE FROM SUSPENSION UPON TAKE OFF, MANUAL TRANS CAR. EVENTUAL LOCK UP OF REAR END. CAR UNCONTROLLABLE WONDERING FROM REAR OF CAR. FORD ONLY RECOGNIZES THE CONTROL ARM AS AN ISSUE, AND HAS…

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378.5%
ODI 10730144 · 300 mi

I FAILED TO LEAVE THE CAR IN 1ST GEAR ON AN APPROXIMATELY 4% GRADE. I ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE AND LEFT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE REMAINED PARKED IN PLACE FOR 20-30 MINUTES. SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 0 AND 30 MINUTES LATER, THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE GRADE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND NEIGHBOR'S PROPERTY. I AM AN EX-BRAKING ENGINEER AND HAVE REPRODUCED THE DEFECT MULTIPLE TIMES WELL UNDER THE FMVSS 135 PROTOCOL LIMITS OF ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE. I COMMUNICATED THIS TO FORD CUSTOMER CARE AND THEY WISH FOR ME TO …

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225.8%
ODI 11022810 · 7,000 mi

THIS CAR WAS NEVER WRECKED AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 7,000 MILES ON IT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE PASSENGER DOOR DISLODGED AND CAME HALFWAY OPEN. WITHIN 5 MILES, THE DRIVERS DOOR DID THE SAME EXACT THING.

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3714.0%
ODI 11204046 · 23,000 mi

THE TABS ON THE SIDES OF THE FRONT BUMPER HAVE BROKEN OFF. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THERE WOULD BE LESS RESTRAINT FROM THE BUMPER BECAUSE IT IS NOT SECURED ON PROPERLY. I HAVE SEEN AND HEARD OF MANY PEOPLE WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.

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157.8%
ODI 11290118 · 12,000 mi

THE TRUNK WILL OPEN WHILE DRIVING WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE, GOING OVER ANY BUMP, OR EVEN WHEN I BRAKE. TOOK IT IN TO GET IT FIXED 3 TIMES WITH NO RESULTS. ALSO, THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS KEEP FAILING; RESULTING IN AN UNCOMFORTABLE RIDE.

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96.0%
ODI 11322434 · 3,000 mi

THE CAR WAS PURCHASED LAST NOVEMBER 2019, DURING THE FIRST MONTH, I NOTICED THAT THE ICP WAS NOT PROPERLY WORKING WHILE USING THE GPS- IT GIVES WRONG DIRECTION EVEN THE SETTINGS WERE CORRECTLY SET, LIKE IT WAS REMOTELY CONTROLLED. BESIDES THAT MY BATTERY WAS DISCHARGED THAT I NEEDED TO JUMPSTART IT AND TOWED IT BECAUSE THE 1ST TIME JUMPSTARTING DIDN'T WORK. IT HAPPENED 4X, BROUGHT IT TWICE TO FORD DEALER TO CHECK EVERYTHING WAS OKAY. IT EVEN SEND ME ALARM THRU FORD APP THAT IT WAS PUT ON "SLEEP MODE" EVEN IT WAS PARKED AND IT IS FREQUENTLY USED…

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54.2%
ODI 11443811

This vehicle has been in an accident with damage exceeded $5000.00 (I have a Ford Dealerships estimate to prove damage on the vehicle has not been eepaired nor reported) Again, substantial, front drivers side, hood, wheel, breakline, door and underbody damage occurred to this vehicle. It was never reported to Carfax nor any online reporting agency. This vehicle is being resold with a 'clean' carfax because damage has never been reported.

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11.8%
ODI 11738388

Driver door opened to secondary latch position while driving on the highway at 70mph on 5/16/2026. The warning system came on and driver had to navigate holding the door and stopping safely during high speed traffic to close the door. Will take to dealership when next available opening day. No accident or police were involved. Driver found older warning affecting same year,make,model for recall but unsure if problem was corrected before purchase or if this vin# was included in recall campaign. Campaign 21N10.

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36.1%
ODI 11578073

The Mustang window is supposed to retract approximately 1/2" when the door is opened or shut. My vehicle does this BUT the window will not return to the fully closed position when the door is shut. This is a safety Hazzard as the window tries to fully close but then goes down a 1/2" and returns to fully closed repeatedly while I am driving; this leads to driver distraction on the road, a very hazardous situation. It also leaves the vehicle vulnerable to theft as with the window 1/2" down it is very easy for a thief to stick in a wire and activa…

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ODI 11561830 · 350 mi

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, gravel, rocks, and debris became trapped in the square holes in the inner wheel well. The contact noticed that the wheel well liner and under carriage were corroded. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 350.

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Air Bags29,500–100,000 mi70,000 mi41
ODI 10127225 · 2,000 mi

PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON WITH PASSENGER IN CAR AND SEAT BELT BUCKLED DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE SO CANT FIX

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ODI 10162444 · 14,000 mi

1)RATTLE SOUND COMING FROM EXHAUST AREA WHEN TAKING OFF IN CAR. 2)CD'S SKIP OR WON'T PLAY SOMETIMES WITH SHAKER 1000 3) PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING ALL THE TIME BY ITSELF. 4) HAVING TROUBLE FILLING TANK WITH GAS AT MOST GAS STATIONS. 5) HAVE BEEN HEARING A SQUEAK SOUND COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE DASHBOARD NEAR WINDSHIELD AREA. *JB

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ODI 10199654 · 9,200 mi

AUTO ACCIDENT @35 MPH FRONTAL CRASH AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN '05 FORD MUSTANG. *JB

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Electrical System40,250–84,750 mi63,988 mi146
ODI 10132246 · 3,431 mi

DT: THE MODULATOR FOR THE FUEL EJECTION SYSTEM DID NOT WORK ON JULY 29, 2005. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND QUIT RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. HAD IT TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER. ITS HAS BEEN ALMOST 2 WEEKS ,AND THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CAME ON. THE VEHICLE STALLED. *AK

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ODI 10156444 · 35 mi

I HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH MY CD PLAYER (SHAKKER 500) I HAVE HAD SIX STEREOS IN THE CAR AND ALL SIX HAVE DONE THE SAME THING. THEY WILL MAKE HORRIBLE NOISES, SAY BAD DISK OR DISK ERROR OR NOTHING AT ALL BEFORE IT STARTS SPITTING OUT THE CD'S. IF I DO NOT GRAB THE FIRST CD, IT WILL SPIT OUT ALL SIX. I HAVE HAD AN INDEPENDENT INSPECTION OF THE CAR TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE I DO NOT FEEL IT IS THE STEREO. THE INSPECTION STATES THAT THE VOLTAGE IS DROPPING IN THE CAR WHICH SENDS THE STEREO INTO AN ERRATIC STATE. FORD MOTOR COMPAN…

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ODI 10213005 · 39,980 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN LIGHT RAIN, I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL FAILURE OF MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, RADIO, TRUNK RELEASE, ETC. AT THAT POINT, ALL WARNING INDICATORS LIT UP ON DASH. I PULLED OVER, PUT THE CAR IN "PARK" ONLY TO DISCOVER THAT, WHILE THE ELECTRICAL ISSUES CONTINUED, I COULDN'T GET THE CAR OUT OF "PARK". AFTER ~ 10 MINUTES THE ELECTRIC SYSTEMS CAME BACK ONLINE, BUT THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT REMAINED ON. AFTER TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS A WATER LEAK. THERE ARE N…

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Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel50,008–80,000 mi65,000 mi49
ODI 10267316 · 38,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-55 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS AT NIGHT, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR AREA AND FUSE PANEL EXHIBITED WATER LEAKAGE. THERE WAS EXTREMELY POOR NIGHT VISIBILITY DUE TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEFORE IT AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING RESUMED OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUT…

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ODI 10320676 · 2,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE OIL READ 195 DEGREES EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING HOT AND BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND WAITED FOR THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING TO HAVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS STILL DEFE…

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ODI 10321037 · 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. HE STATED THAT THE SPEED ODOMETER ONLY WORKS AFTER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT IT WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE COST OF THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000. UPDATED 6/17/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS DEFECTIVE. SOMETIMES IT WORKED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS WARM, BUT IT STAYED AT ZERO UNTIL THEN. SOMETIMES, IT WOULD WORK AFTER AN HOUR OF DRIVING. THE CONSUMER STATED A NEW INSTRUMENT PANEL IS NEEDE…

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Vehicle Speed Control9,400–71,000 mi46,500 mi40
ODI 10128833 · 3,600 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 MUSTANG ON JUNE 17, 2005. ON JULY 6, 2005, WHILE IN TRAFFIC I NOTICED IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DECELERATING. I ACTUALLY SMELLED RUBBER BURNING FROM THE TIRES THAT WERE STILL MOVING ALTHOUGH THE BREAK WAS PRESSED. WHEN I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR ACTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL AND WOULD NOT MOVE FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 TO 5 SECONDS, BUT THE ENGINE REVELED UP HIGH THEN THE CAR JERKED AND ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. ON JULY 8, 2005 WHILE STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN THE CAR ACCELERATED WH…

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ODI 10131342 · 6,300 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THROTTLE GOT STUCK WITH THE BRAKE ON. THE VEHICLE SPED UP REAL FAST;.THE CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. HE THEN PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE CENTER LANE AND STARTED THE CAR AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED ON JULY 8, 2005, IT HAS NOT HAPPENED SINCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

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ODI 10133737 · 10,400 mi

DT: WHILE BACKING CAR INTO GARAGE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT IT IN DRIVE TO MOVE FORWARD A BIT WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE AT THE TIME. WITH SLIGHT BRAKE PRESSURE AND EASE THE ENGINE REVVED AND LUNGED FORWARD AND STRUCK THE RIGHT SIDE ON DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR INTO THE SIDE THE GARAGE WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET CONTROL OF VEHICLE BY SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES AND PUTTING IGNITION INTO PARK WHICH STOPPED THE ACCELERATION. HAD TOWED TO A FORD DEALER, WHO DID A DIAGNOSTICS CHECK WHICH REPORTED NO C…

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Fuel System, Gasoline32,000–74,000 mi50,000 mi35
ODI 10126300 · 1,000 mi

PURCHASED THE CAR ON JUNE 1, 2005 AND ON THREE OCCASIONS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FILL THE GAS TANK MORE THAN HALF WAY. I HAVE EVEN LEFT THE GAS STATION AND GONE BACK LATER IN THE DAY TO FINISH FILLING THE TANK, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO, AS THE PUMP CONTINUED TO SHUT OFF AS IF THE TANK WAS ALREADY FULL.

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ODI 10177998 · 5,700 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN 4/05-PROBLEMS STARTED IN 10/05. ENGINE LIGHT ON AND ENGINE IDLE ROUGH ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. TWO SENSORS, A SOLENOID, AND SPARK PLUG REPLACED ON THOSE OCCASIONS. NOW CAR IS AT DEALER BECAUSE IT WILL STALL WHEN IDLE AND LOSE POWER. THIS IS REALLY NOT SAFE WHEN YOU ARE ENTERING TRAFFIC! STILL WAITING FOR THE OUTCOME OF THIS. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE-THE GAUGE WOULD SHOW EMPTY WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL. *NM

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ODI 10181948 · 7,200 mi

I HAVE A 2005 MUSTANG. IT HAD FUEL FILLING PROBLEMS SINCE I GOT IT. THE PUMP WOULD CLICK OFF CONTINUOUSLY MAKING IT VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FILL. AT TIMES, IT WOULD EVEN ALLOW THE GASOLINE TO SPEW OUT OF THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY ALREADY HAD A BULLETIN FROM FORD INDICATING THE PROBLEM AND THAT THE TANK SHOULD BE REPLACED. RECENTLY, I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN WITH THE NEW FUEL TANK. I DON'T FILL UP THAT OFTEN, BECAUSE I WORK FROM HOME AND RARELY DRIVE THE CAR. AGAIN, DIFFICULT TO F…

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Structure14,000–72,453 mi40,000 mi21
ODI 10131636 · 5,000 mi

THE TUNNEL DOWN THE CENTER OF THE CAR GETS EXTREMELY HOT AT THE FRONT OF THE TUNNEL NEAR THE PEDALS. WHEN THE BARE METAL OF THE TUNNEL IS TOUCHED IT IS HOT ENOUGH TO INDUCE A BURN. DEALER CONTACTED FORD AND TOLD ME IT WAS "NORMAL". AS THE PLASTICS AND CARPETING TOUCHING THE TUNNEL AGE, I AM CONCERNED THIS MAY PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD. AFTER REVIEWING POSTS ON TWO MUSTANG FORUMS, OTHERS APPARENTLY HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM AS WELL. THE CAR IS A GT V8 WITH A MANUAL 5-SPEED TRANSMISSION. *JB

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ODI 10132655 · 1,500 mi

INITIAL PROBLEMS: 1. PIN STRIP ON DRIVER SIDE WAS PEELING OFF 2. A/C VENT FELL OUT OF CONSOLE 3. CONVERTIBLE TOP GOT STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. STOPPED BY CLOSEST DEALER BECAUSE I WAS ON VACATION AND WE PULLED THE TOP BACK UP. BROUGHT IT TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE ENTIRE CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAME WAS TWISTED. THEY STATED THIS WAS BECAUSE I MOST LIKELY HAD DRIVEN WHILE THE TOP WAS HALF WAY UP/DOWN. AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS FORD ENGINEERS DECIDED TO COVER THE REPAIRS FOR THE TOP. TOOK…

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ODI 10148284 · 216 mi

ONE WEEK AFTER CAR PURCHASED PAINT FLAKING OFF AND CAR HAS BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST AT START UP. CAR HAS BEEN PAINTED SINCE THEN 3 TIMES AND TO DATE PAINT IS FLAKING OFF AND YOU SHOULD SEE ALL OF THE BUFFING SCRATCHES FROM THE DEALERSHIP(TOWN & COUNTRY FORD/BESSEMER, AL) TRYING TO CORRECT THEIR MISTAKES. I MIGHT ADD THIS IS A ROUSH MUSTANG. CAR HAS BEEN IN 2 TIMES FOR BLUE SMOKE AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM(COMMON STATEMENTS MADE BY FORD'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT). FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO EVEN SEND A REPRESENTATIVE…

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Fuel/Propulsion System35,075–72,000 mi50,000 mi20
ODI 10465812 · 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE BUT THE FUEL COULD NOT BE ADDED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD NOT PROVIDE ACCURATE READINGS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY INFORMED HER THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REMOVED AND REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 08/28/12*LJ …

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ODI 10471346 · 41,300 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEN FUEL GAUGE WENT TO 0 AND SPEEDOMETER DOWN TO 10 MILES PER HOUR AND GAUGE FLICKERED BACK UP TO 35..ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS HAPPENING. PAST 6 MONTHS WHEN FUELING MY CAR GAS PUMP KEEPS KICKING OFF, NOT SURE IF IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE, TAKES 15 MINUTES TO FUEL UP. I WILL NEVER BUY A FORD AGAIN. *TR

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ODI 10480900 · 43,000 mi

GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. ALWAYS SHOWS EMPTY. *TR

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Unknown Or Other47,000–90,000 mi70,000 mi13
ODI 10254028 · 26,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY DEC 23, 2008 WHEN THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG WITH 25,000 MILES ON IT WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. I PURCHASED THIS SLIGHTLY USED MUSTANG AT A CHRYSLER DEALER SIX MONTHS AGO AND I PURCHASED A TOP OF THE LINE EXTENDED WARR, FOR $2000.00 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP MY TOP OF THE LINE EXTENDED WARR. DID NOT COVER THE REPAIRS DUE TO THE PROBLEM BEING A KNOWN FACTORY DEFECT. FORD MOTOR COMPANY WAS NO HELP WITH THE PROBLEM ALSO DUE TO THE CAR BEING SLIGHTLY OVER THE 3 YEAR WARR BUT…

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ODI 10392008 · 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 FORD MUSTANG, 4.0 AND ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO THE CLUSTER STARTED GIVING ME PROBLEMS, FIRST THE TEMP AND FUEL GAUGES STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THEN MY TACHOMETER AND SPEED STARTED ACTING VERY ERRATIC, SHOWING THAT MY TACHOMETER WAS RUNNING ABOVE WHAT IT SHOULD AS WELL MY SPEEDOMETER ARE GOING CRAZY. IT SHOWS ME DOING 120 WHEN I'M DOING 40, 55 ETC.. WHY WON'T FORD RECALL THESE CLUSTERS IN ALL THESE CARS, THEY KNOW THAT THEY ARE BAD. I ALMOST HAD ANOTHER HEART ATTACK WHEN I GOT THE PRICE TO REPLACE THE CLUSTER FROM THE LOCAL FORD COMP…

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ODI 10412073 · 47,000 mi

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. *TT

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

2 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-111None
ODI 11626876 · 170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH on a rainy night, the headlights started flickering. The contact stated that upon exiting the freeway, while driving 30 MPH, the headlights completely turned off and the hazard lights were inoperable. The contact drove to the nearest gas station and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that upon attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failur…

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2024-120None

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2025-011None
ODI 11638493

Ford did issue a recall for several issues for my car, including but not limited to, problems when filling gas tank with evaporative purge system as well as cavitation of the fuel pump in high heat conditions, the doors not closing all the way or handles remaining open( not flush with rest of door) when door is shut, driver's side door trim/bezel around power window switch making buzzing sounds when stereo is in use, as well as ticking sounds coming from motor during operation and various creaks and sounds from front suspension when cornering a…

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2025-022None
ODI 11643850

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 chain cassette ends tend to snap off, sending debris through the engine and damaging lifters, camshafts, and other critical components. The second failure was preceded by an audible “death rattle,” a known symptom of timing chain…

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ODI 11643908 · 87,000 mi

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 v…

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2025-031None
ODI 11650264 · 123,000 mi

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: 16V779000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). There were several hoses that were split. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the radiator and engine were cracked, and the pistons were loose. There was air in…

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2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-081None
ODI 11678583 · 32,000 mi

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 illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, but by late 2024, the fuel tank could no longer be filled, and the vehicle was placed in storage. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer prior to being placed in…

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2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 225 reports

2022: 25 complaints · 2023: 14 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
202241425
202351314
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20224900
20231500

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentAir BagsElectrical SystemElectrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelVehicle Speed ControlFuel System, GasolineStructureFuel/Propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other
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ODI 10607997 · 70,000 mi

DROVE NOT KNOWING HOW FAST I WAS GOING EXCEPT MY GPS THANK GOD, AIRBAG SAID MALFUNTION POPPED ME IN THE FACE, LIGHTS WERE DIM COULDN'T SEE AND DROVE INTO A POLE. THIRD HUGE ISSUE AND FORD WON'R FIX B/C WARRANTY I COULD HAVE KILLED OR BEEN KILLED. *TR

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ODI 11643908 · 87,000 mi

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 v…

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2
ODI 10162444 · 14,000 mi

1)RATTLE SOUND COMING FROM EXHAUST AREA WHEN TAKING OFF IN CAR. 2)CD'S SKIP OR WON'T PLAY SOMETIMES WITH SHAKER 1000 3) PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING ALL THE TIME BY ITSELF. 4) HAVING TROUBLE FILLING TANK WITH GAS AT MOST GAS STATIONS. 5) HAVE BEEN HEARING A SQUEAK SOUND COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE DASHBOARD NEAR WINDSHIELD AREA. *JB

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ODI 11643908 · 87,000 mi

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 v…

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ODI 11062493 · 5,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL AS WELL AS PROBLEMS FILLING THE GAS TANK. WHILE STATIONARY TRYING TO PUMP GAS IN TO THE GAS TANK THE GAS PUMP WILL SHUT OFF AFTER PUMPING NO ORE THAN 1/16 OF A TANK THEN REQUIRING YOU TO DRIBBLE GAS IN TO THE TANK WITH THE PUMP REGULARLY SHUTTING OFF EVERY FEW SECONDS AND NEVER FILLING THE TANK WITH OUT THE PUMP SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY, AND THIS HAPPENS AT ALL PUMPS IN EVERY STATE AND EVERY BRAND OF GAS. ONCE YOU PUMP AS MUCH GAS AS THE PUMP WILL ALLOW YOU HAVE TO HOLD TE THROTTLE PEDAL DOWN TO THE FLOOR TO GET THE CAR TO START AN…

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ODI 11064200

I'M STILL WAITING FOR MY TAKATA RECALL PART. IT'S BEEN YEARS!

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ODI 11122434

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?

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Electrical System
2
ODI 10607997 · 70,000 mi

DROVE NOT KNOWING HOW FAST I WAS GOING EXCEPT MY GPS THANK GOD, AIRBAG SAID MALFUNTION POPPED ME IN THE FACE, LIGHTS WERE DIM COULDN'T SEE AND DROVE INTO A POLE. THIRD HUGE ISSUE AND FORD WON'R FIX B/C WARRANTY I COULD HAVE KILLED OR BEEN KILLED. *TR

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ODI 11643908 · 87,000 mi

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 v…

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ODI 10425513 · 98,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER AT TIMES STICKS OR SHOWS THE INCORRECT SPEED. EVEN SITTING IDLE THE SPEEDOMETER WILL SHOW 5 MILES AN HOUR OR EVEN 20 MPH. IT'S EXTREMELY INCONSISTENT, SO DETERMINING THE CORRECT SPEED IS DIFFICULT TO DO. THE SPEED WILL DISPLAY BOTH, HIGHER THAN ACTUAL SPEED AND LOWER THAN ACTUAL SPEED WITHOUT RYHME OR REASON. ADDITIONALLY THE NEEDLE MOVES IN A SPORADIC BEHAVIOR, LIKE A SECOND HAND TIC ON A CLOCK, RATHER THAN A SMOOTH CONSISTENT FLOW. THE TACHOMETER APPEARS TO ALSO BE AFFECTED ALTHOUGH IT'S MUCH LESS NOTICEABLE. *KB

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ODI 10433898 · 60,000 mi

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. *TR

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ODI 10441705 · 48,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN MY 05 MUSTANG HAS COMPLETELY FAILED. IN 2008, THE GAUGES WOULD BECOME ERRATIC AT TIMES. (TACH, SPEEDOMETER, ETC) THIS HAS BECOME MORE PROBLEMATIC OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS USUALLY ONLY OCCURRING IN COLDER WEATHER. AT THIS POINT, THE GAUGES HAVE COMPLETELY FAILED. CASE IN POINT: DURING THE SUMMER OF 2011 THE CAR "ACTUALLY" OVERHEATED DUE TO A CRACKED THERMOSTAT HOUSING AND THE GAUGE NEVER DISPLAYED THE ISSUE BEFORE THE FAILURE. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO HAVE PICKED UP ON THE ISSUE (WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED…

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ODI 10135742

DT: 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT -HAD AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. WHILE TURNING OFF OF THE HIGHWAY INTO A RESIDENTIAL AREA THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIEDBUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE FRONT BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A CLOCK WISE SPIN. THE CAR TURNED ONTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THEN HIT A TREE. WHAT HAPPENED NEXT WAS THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS STILL ACTING STRANGE, THE TRUNK OPENED AND TRYING TO CLOSE IT BA…

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ODI 10364697 · 70,000 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THE GAS GAUGE ON THE VEHICLE FAILED - READING MORE THAN FULL, AND OTHER VARIOUS IRREGULAR READINGS. REPAIRED FOR $75, THEN FAILED AGAIN NEXT DAY. HAVE NOT REPAIRED AGAIN AS DEALER ESTIMATES COST AT $1500 DUE TO MULTIPLE FAILURES ACCORDING TO THEIR TESTS. GAS LIGHT STILL WORKS WHEN FUEL IS VERY LOW. ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED - READING 80 MPH WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED. HAVE NOT REPAIRED, USING GPS TO ESTIMATE SPEED. I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THESE ISSUES AS THEY SEEM VERY COMMON WITH THIS MODEL & YEAR VEHICLE…

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ODI 10425513 · 98,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER AT TIMES STICKS OR SHOWS THE INCORRECT SPEED. EVEN SITTING IDLE THE SPEEDOMETER WILL SHOW 5 MILES AN HOUR OR EVEN 20 MPH. IT'S EXTREMELY INCONSISTENT, SO DETERMINING THE CORRECT SPEED IS DIFFICULT TO DO. THE SPEED WILL DISPLAY BOTH, HIGHER THAN ACTUAL SPEED AND LOWER THAN ACTUAL SPEED WITHOUT RYHME OR REASON. ADDITIONALLY THE NEEDLE MOVES IN A SPORADIC BEHAVIOR, LIKE A SECOND HAND TIC ON A CLOCK, RATHER THAN A SMOOTH CONSISTENT FLOW. THE TACHOMETER APPEARS TO ALSO BE AFFECTED ALTHOUGH IT'S MUCH LESS NOTICEABLE. *KB

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ODI 10364697 · 70,000 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THE GAS GAUGE ON THE VEHICLE FAILED - READING MORE THAN FULL, AND OTHER VARIOUS IRREGULAR READINGS. REPAIRED FOR $75, THEN FAILED AGAIN NEXT DAY. HAVE NOT REPAIRED AGAIN AS DEALER ESTIMATES COST AT $1500 DUE TO MULTIPLE FAILURES ACCORDING TO THEIR TESTS. GAS LIGHT STILL WORKS WHEN FUEL IS VERY LOW. ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED - READING 80 MPH WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED. HAVE NOT REPAIRED, USING GPS TO ESTIMATE SPEED. I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THESE ISSUES AS THEY SEEM VERY COMMON WITH THIS MODEL & YEAR VEHICLE…

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ODI 10369203 · 68,000 mi

2005 MUSTANG V6 AUTOMATIC. STALLING UNEXPECTLY THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. REPAIR SHOP UNABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG. ALSO TEMPERATURE GAUGE NOT WORKING ALREADY REPLACED THE SENSOR AND IT WORKED FOR A WHILE NOW NOT WORKING AGAIN. NOW MY TRANSMISSTION IS SLIPPING. AND OF COURSE FILLING THE CAR WITH GAS IS ALSO A PROBLEM. SEEMS TO BE THAT ALL THESE PROBLEMS ARE VERY COMMONG AND I THINK FORD SHOULD BE TAKING CARE OF FIXING THEM. *TR

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ODI 10434941 · 90,000 mi

MY FUEL GAUGE ON VEHICLE HAS QUIT WORKING AND SAYS I HAVE NO GAS WHEN I HAVE JUST FILLED UP, THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO GOES ERRATIC AND SAYS I'M GOING 120 WHEN ACTUALLY GOING MUCH SLOWER, THE COLD HOT GAUGE EITHER READS HOT, REGARDLESS OF IF I JUST STARTED THE CAR OR IF ITS BEEN RUNNING FOR AN HOUR. *TR

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ODI 10319489 · 34,000 mi

DRIVING ON WET ROADS, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LEAK, SHORTING FUSE BOX. CAR LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, INSTRUMENT PANELS, AND RADIO ALL GO DEAD. WHEN CAR IS PUT INTO PARK IT WILL NOT SHIFT BACK OUT. DRIES OUT, AND ALL IS WELL AGAIN. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE.....IMAGINE IF YOU WILL DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY LATE AT NIGHT IN TRAFFIC ONLY TO HAVE ALL YOUR LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS GO OUT. *TR

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ODI 10330829 · 40,000 mi

WATER LEAK IN PASSENGER SIDE KICK PANEL FORD KNEW OF WATER LEAK ISSUE WHEN VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. I HAD ABOUT AN INCH OF WATER ON MY PASSENGER FLOORBOARD AFTER A STORM. ALSO REAR BRAKES STICK AFTER USING EMERGENCY BRAKE. IF I EVER HAVE TO USE MY E-BRAKE IN AN EMERGENCY THE REAR WHEELS WILL LOCK UP AND BE EVEN MORE OF A HAZARD AND DANGER. BOTH THESE ISSUES ARE VERY SAFETY RELATED. SEARCHING THE INTERNET YOU WILL FIND LITERALLY HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS WATER LEAK AND E-BRAKE DAMAGE ISSUE. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT TH…

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ODI 10428311 · 81,536 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT WATER HAD DAMAGED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, WHICH WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT HAD PREVIOUSLY NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT ONTO THE PASSENGER'S FEET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,536.

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ODI 10471346 · 41,300 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEN FUEL GAUGE WENT TO 0 AND SPEEDOMETER DOWN TO 10 MILES PER HOUR AND GAUGE FLICKERED BACK UP TO 35..ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS HAPPENING. PAST 6 MONTHS WHEN FUELING MY CAR GAS PUMP KEEPS KICKING OFF, NOT SURE IF IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE, TAKES 15 MINUTES TO FUEL UP. I WILL NEVER BUY A FORD AGAIN. *TR

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ODI 10489406 · 40,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AT AROUND 30MPH WHEN EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL WENT DEAD IN MY CAR INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME BUT COULD NOT START IT THE NEXT MORNING. HAD TO FLAT BED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOLD ME THE WHOLE COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIME SINCE THEN. EACH TIME I WAS CHARGED $3000 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN ONCE LET ALONE 3 TIMES. ANOTHER RECENT PROBLEM, MY ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE CAUSING EVERYTHING ON THE LEF…

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ODI 10542508 · 71,500 mi

ONE INCIDENT, DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN CAR RAN OUT OF GAS AND SAW THE AS GAS GUAGE INDICATOR FACING STRAIGHT DOWN, TEMPERATURE GUAGE AND THE TACHOMETER WAS NOT WORKING. THE CAR RAN OUT OF GAS ON MAJOR HIGH WAY AND MY DAUGHTER ALONE STUCK ON THE ROAD AT 3 AM WITH LARGE TRUCKS PASSING BY. SHE HAD BELIEVED THE CAR HAD PLENTY OF GAS. THE GUAGES ARE STILL NOT FIXED PROPERLY DO NOT WORK AT 100777 MILES.

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ODI 10254028 · 26,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY DEC 23, 2008 WHEN THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG WITH 25,000 MILES ON IT WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. I PURCHASED THIS SLIGHTLY USED MUSTANG AT A CHRYSLER DEALER SIX MONTHS AGO AND I PURCHASED A TOP OF THE LINE EXTENDED WARR, FOR $2000.00 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP MY TOP OF THE LINE EXTENDED WARR. DID NOT COVER THE REPAIRS DUE TO THE PROBLEM BEING A KNOWN FACTORY DEFECT. FORD MOTOR COMPANY WAS NO HELP WITH THE PROBLEM ALSO DUE TO THE CAR BEING SLIGHTLY OVER THE 3 YEAR WARR BUT…

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ODI 10392008 · 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 FORD MUSTANG, 4.0 AND ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO THE CLUSTER STARTED GIVING ME PROBLEMS, FIRST THE TEMP AND FUEL GAUGES STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THEN MY TACHOMETER AND SPEED STARTED ACTING VERY ERRATIC, SHOWING THAT MY TACHOMETER WAS RUNNING ABOVE WHAT IT SHOULD AS WELL MY SPEEDOMETER ARE GOING CRAZY. IT SHOWS ME DOING 120 WHEN I'M DOING 40, 55 ETC.. WHY WON'T FORD RECALL THESE CLUSTERS IN ALL THESE CARS, THEY KNOW THAT THEY ARE BAD. I ALMOST HAD ANOTHER HEART ATTACK WHEN I GOT THE PRICE TO REPLACE THE CLUSTER FROM THE LOCAL FORD COMP…

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ODI 10542508 · 71,500 mi

ONE INCIDENT, DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN CAR RAN OUT OF GAS AND SAW THE AS GAS GUAGE INDICATOR FACING STRAIGHT DOWN, TEMPERATURE GUAGE AND THE TACHOMETER WAS NOT WORKING. THE CAR RAN OUT OF GAS ON MAJOR HIGH WAY AND MY DAUGHTER ALONE STUCK ON THE ROAD AT 3 AM WITH LARGE TRUCKS PASSING BY. SHE HAD BELIEVED THE CAR HAD PLENTY OF GAS. THE GUAGES ARE STILL NOT FIXED PROPERLY DO NOT WORK AT 100777 MILES.

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Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel0
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ODI 10425513 · 98,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER AT TIMES STICKS OR SHOWS THE INCORRECT SPEED. EVEN SITTING IDLE THE SPEEDOMETER WILL SHOW 5 MILES AN HOUR OR EVEN 20 MPH. IT'S EXTREMELY INCONSISTENT, SO DETERMINING THE CORRECT SPEED IS DIFFICULT TO DO. THE SPEED WILL DISPLAY BOTH, HIGHER THAN ACTUAL SPEED AND LOWER THAN ACTUAL SPEED WITHOUT RYHME OR REASON. ADDITIONALLY THE NEEDLE MOVES IN A SPORADIC BEHAVIOR, LIKE A SECOND HAND TIC ON A CLOCK, RATHER THAN A SMOOTH CONSISTENT FLOW. THE TACHOMETER APPEARS TO ALSO BE AFFECTED ALTHOUGH IT'S MUCH LESS NOTICEABLE. *KB

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ODI 10433898 · 60,000 mi

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. *TR

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ODI 10441705 · 48,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN MY 05 MUSTANG HAS COMPLETELY FAILED. IN 2008, THE GAUGES WOULD BECOME ERRATIC AT TIMES. (TACH, SPEEDOMETER, ETC) THIS HAS BECOME MORE PROBLEMATIC OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS USUALLY ONLY OCCURRING IN COLDER WEATHER. AT THIS POINT, THE GAUGES HAVE COMPLETELY FAILED. CASE IN POINT: DURING THE SUMMER OF 2011 THE CAR "ACTUALLY" OVERHEATED DUE TO A CRACKED THERMOSTAT HOUSING AND THE GAUGE NEVER DISPLAYED THE ISSUE BEFORE THE FAILURE. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO HAVE PICKED UP ON THE ISSUE (WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED…

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ODI 10345659 · 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL GAUGES FAILED AND BECAME INOPERABLE. IN ADDITION, WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY ACCELERATE AT A RAPID PACE. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WAS AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR THAT WOULD POTENTIALLY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000.

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ODI 10425513 · 98,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER AT TIMES STICKS OR SHOWS THE INCORRECT SPEED. EVEN SITTING IDLE THE SPEEDOMETER WILL SHOW 5 MILES AN HOUR OR EVEN 20 MPH. IT'S EXTREMELY INCONSISTENT, SO DETERMINING THE CORRECT SPEED IS DIFFICULT TO DO. THE SPEED WILL DISPLAY BOTH, HIGHER THAN ACTUAL SPEED AND LOWER THAN ACTUAL SPEED WITHOUT RYHME OR REASON. ADDITIONALLY THE NEEDLE MOVES IN A SPORADIC BEHAVIOR, LIKE A SECOND HAND TIC ON A CLOCK, RATHER THAN A SMOOTH CONSISTENT FLOW. THE TACHOMETER APPEARS TO ALSO BE AFFECTED ALTHOUGH IT'S MUCH LESS NOTICEABLE. *KB

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ODI 10579405 · 53,125 mi

MY SPEEDOMETER WAS READING A LOWER SPEED THAN I WAS ACTUALLY DRIVING. IT WAS CONFIRMED WITH A SPEED RADAR SIGN. MY SPEEDOMETER GAUGE WAS OFF BY 15 MPH. I CHECKED ONLINE AND NOTICED THERE WERE MANY OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME DEFECT. I CONTACTED FORD REGARDING THE ISSUE AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WASN'T ANY RECALL FOR MY CAR. I DID SOME MORE RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THE STEPPERS IN THE CLUSTER GAUGE HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO GO BAD. *JS

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ODI 10512126

GAS GAUGE ERRATIC. THEN FAILED LAST AUGUST. FORD SAYS MUST REPLACE ENTIRE CLUSTER AT COST OF $450-650 PLUS LABOR THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL. ONLY 45000 MILES ON THIS CAR. COST SEEMS EXCESSIVE. WHAT IS FORD DOING TO BACK THIS UP? UPDATED 06/10/13 *BF

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ODI 10552021 · 24,600 mi

RECENTLY PURCHASED 2005 FORD MUSTANG AND WAS TOLD UPON SALE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL GAUGE. I FIGURED IT WOULD BE EASY ENOUGH TO FIX SO WASN'T REALLY CONCERNED. NOW A WEEK LATER I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK AS WELL. IT STICKS ON 15 MPH FOR PERIODS OF TIME OR THEN WILL SHOW AT LEAST 15 - 30 MPH FASTER THAN I AM ACTUALLY GOING. I SEARCHED ONLINE FOR A FIX AND FOUND THOUSANDS OF THREADS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AND EVEN COPIES OF LETTERS SENT TO OWNER STATING THAT THERE WASN'T A RECALL BECAUSE IT'S NOT A…

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ODI 10505888 · 73,500 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG HAS A SHORTAGE OR IS DEFECTIVE. BASED ON INTERNET RESEARCH AND A DISCUSSION WITH AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERSHIP AND MY LONG TIME AUTO MECHANIC, THIS IS A PART THAT SHOULD NOT FAIL AT 73,000 MILES. WHILE FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL, THERE IS AN OBVIOUS MANUFACTURE DEFECT, AS THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND ISSUES REPORTED. WHEN A GAUGE (FUEL, TEMPERATURE, BATTERY, ETC) FAILS ON THIS VEHICLE, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MUST BE REPLACED. THIS IS A COSTLY PART AND SERVICE FEE (OVER $900…

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ODI 10660219 · 79,000 mi

I GOT IN MY CAR AN STARTED THE ENGINE. I THEN NOTICED MY FUEL GAUGE AND SPEEDOMETER WERE NOT WORKING AT ALL. I HAVE ALWAYS TAKEN CARE OF MY MUSTANG AN I THINK FORD SHOULD RECALL THE CLUSTER. THERE'S BEEN PLENTY OF 2005 MODELS WITH VERY SAME ISSUE. PLEASE RECALL THE GAUGE CLUSTER IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO FOR A BIG NAME COMPANY LIKE FORD. *TR

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ODI 10135742

DT: 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT -HAD AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. WHILE TURNING OFF OF THE HIGHWAY INTO A RESIDENTIAL AREA THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIEDBUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE FRONT BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A CLOCK WISE SPIN. THE CAR TURNED ONTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THEN HIT A TREE. WHAT HAPPENED NEXT WAS THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS STILL ACTING STRANGE, THE TRUNK OPENED AND TRYING TO CLOSE IT BA…

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ODI 10364697 · 70,000 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THE GAS GAUGE ON THE VEHICLE FAILED - READING MORE THAN FULL, AND OTHER VARIOUS IRREGULAR READINGS. REPAIRED FOR $75, THEN FAILED AGAIN NEXT DAY. HAVE NOT REPAIRED AGAIN AS DEALER ESTIMATES COST AT $1500 DUE TO MULTIPLE FAILURES ACCORDING TO THEIR TESTS. GAS LIGHT STILL WORKS WHEN FUEL IS VERY LOW. ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED - READING 80 MPH WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED. HAVE NOT REPAIRED, USING GPS TO ESTIMATE SPEED. I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THESE ISSUES AS THEY SEEM VERY COMMON WITH THIS MODEL & YEAR VEHICLE…

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ODI 10425513 · 98,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER AT TIMES STICKS OR SHOWS THE INCORRECT SPEED. EVEN SITTING IDLE THE SPEEDOMETER WILL SHOW 5 MILES AN HOUR OR EVEN 20 MPH. IT'S EXTREMELY INCONSISTENT, SO DETERMINING THE CORRECT SPEED IS DIFFICULT TO DO. THE SPEED WILL DISPLAY BOTH, HIGHER THAN ACTUAL SPEED AND LOWER THAN ACTUAL SPEED WITHOUT RYHME OR REASON. ADDITIONALLY THE NEEDLE MOVES IN A SPORADIC BEHAVIOR, LIKE A SECOND HAND TIC ON A CLOCK, RATHER THAN A SMOOTH CONSISTENT FLOW. THE TACHOMETER APPEARS TO ALSO BE AFFECTED ALTHOUGH IT'S MUCH LESS NOTICEABLE. *KB

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ODI 10345659 · 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL GAUGES FAILED AND BECAME INOPERABLE. IN ADDITION, WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY ACCELERATE AT A RAPID PACE. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WAS AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR THAT WOULD POTENTIALLY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000.

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ODI 10425513 · 98,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER AT TIMES STICKS OR SHOWS THE INCORRECT SPEED. EVEN SITTING IDLE THE SPEEDOMETER WILL SHOW 5 MILES AN HOUR OR EVEN 20 MPH. IT'S EXTREMELY INCONSISTENT, SO DETERMINING THE CORRECT SPEED IS DIFFICULT TO DO. THE SPEED WILL DISPLAY BOTH, HIGHER THAN ACTUAL SPEED AND LOWER THAN ACTUAL SPEED WITHOUT RYHME OR REASON. ADDITIONALLY THE NEEDLE MOVES IN A SPORADIC BEHAVIOR, LIKE A SECOND HAND TIC ON A CLOCK, RATHER THAN A SMOOTH CONSISTENT FLOW. THE TACHOMETER APPEARS TO ALSO BE AFFECTED ALTHOUGH IT'S MUCH LESS NOTICEABLE. *KB

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ODI 10579405 · 53,125 mi

MY SPEEDOMETER WAS READING A LOWER SPEED THAN I WAS ACTUALLY DRIVING. IT WAS CONFIRMED WITH A SPEED RADAR SIGN. MY SPEEDOMETER GAUGE WAS OFF BY 15 MPH. I CHECKED ONLINE AND NOTICED THERE WERE MANY OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME DEFECT. I CONTACTED FORD REGARDING THE ISSUE AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WASN'T ANY RECALL FOR MY CAR. I DID SOME MORE RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THE STEPPERS IN THE CLUSTER GAUGE HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO GO BAD. *JS

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ODI 10364697 · 70,000 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THE GAS GAUGE ON THE VEHICLE FAILED - READING MORE THAN FULL, AND OTHER VARIOUS IRREGULAR READINGS. REPAIRED FOR $75, THEN FAILED AGAIN NEXT DAY. HAVE NOT REPAIRED AGAIN AS DEALER ESTIMATES COST AT $1500 DUE TO MULTIPLE FAILURES ACCORDING TO THEIR TESTS. GAS LIGHT STILL WORKS WHEN FUEL IS VERY LOW. ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED - READING 80 MPH WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED. HAVE NOT REPAIRED, USING GPS TO ESTIMATE SPEED. I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THESE ISSUES AS THEY SEEM VERY COMMON WITH THIS MODEL & YEAR VEHICLE…

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ODI 10365139

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 MUSTANG. I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AS MY CAR (WHICH IS AN AUTOMATIC) WOULD RANDOMLY STALL OUT AT LIGHTS. ONE TIME LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE INTERSECTION. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FILL MY GAS TANK AS THE GAS PUMP NOZZLE KICKS BACK FOR SOME REASON WHILE PUMPING. MY SPEEDOMETER WILL READ INACCURATELY AT TIMES, SOMETIMES READING EXTREMELY HIGH NUMBERS, SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. I AM USING GPS AND MY OWN DISCRECTION WHEN GAUGING HOW FAST I'M GOING. AFTER A HEAVY RAINSTORM, WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS, MY PASSENG…

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ODI 10432461 · 28,000 mi

MY FORD MUSTANG HAS NOW 32K MILES ON IT PURCHASED NEW AND ONLY ONE OWNER/DRIVER. ALL OF MY INSTRUMENT ARE NO LONGER WORKING OR WORK ERRATICALLY. I AM HAVING PROBLEMS KNOWING WHAT SPEED I AM TRAVELING, IF THERE IS GAS IN MY CAR. I AM A WOMAN WHO DOES NOT LIKE TO GET STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY AND THIS IS NOW A BIG FEAR. I CANNOT TELL WHAT MY SPEED IS AND THEREFORE AM VERY LEARY DRIVING UNLESS WITH TRAFFIC SO I CAN KEEP WITH THEM. IT IS APPARENT ALOT OF OTHERS ARE ALSO COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM TO THE POINT IT STARTS TO CAUSE TRANSMISSION P…

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ODI 10365139

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 MUSTANG. I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AS MY CAR (WHICH IS AN AUTOMATIC) WOULD RANDOMLY STALL OUT AT LIGHTS. ONE TIME LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE INTERSECTION. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FILL MY GAS TANK AS THE GAS PUMP NOZZLE KICKS BACK FOR SOME REASON WHILE PUMPING. MY SPEEDOMETER WILL READ INACCURATELY AT TIMES, SOMETIMES READING EXTREMELY HIGH NUMBERS, SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. I AM USING GPS AND MY OWN DISCRECTION WHEN GAUGING HOW FAST I'M GOING. AFTER A HEAVY RAINSTORM, WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS, MY PASSENG…

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ODI 10794894

WHEN I SHIFT FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL POSITION TO DRIVE, THE CAR SURGES FORWARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED BOTH WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVEWAY STATIONARY AND INTERMITTENTLY AT A STOPLIGHT. THE DATE BELOW THAT IS REQUIRED IS INCORRECT; IT HAS BEEN DOING IT SINCE I GOT THE CAR I BELIEVE IN FEB 2005, BUT I DIDN'T THINK OF IT BEING A SAFETY ISSUE UNTIL IT WAS PASSED DOWN TO MY DAUGHTER THIS YEAR; FOR SOMEONE THAT ISN'T PREPARED, IT COULD EASILY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT

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ODI 10928220 · 76,000 mi

THROTTLE BODY FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING AT SPEED ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN IT FAILED, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO IDLE MODE WHICH MADE IT VERY DANGEROUS TO AVOID TRAFFIC AS I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY. THE CAR MOVED AT NO MORE THAN 5MPH! THE REPAIR IS VERY EXPENSIVE. I FEEL THAT THIS PART SHOULD NOT FAIL AFTER JUST 76,000 MILES. ATTACHED IS THE REPAIR BILL. *TR

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ODI 10432965 · 70,000 mi

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 20…

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ODI 10443857 · 50,000 mi

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.

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ODI 10724897 · 75,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOCATED INSIDE THE VEHICLE STOPPED READING PROPERLY. AT FIRST I WAS NOT ABLE TO READ MY RPM'S GAUGE AS IT WAS SHOWING I WAS IDLING AT 3,000 WHICH WAS INCORRECT AS I CAN HEAR MY ENGINE. THEN MY OIL GAUGE BEGAN READING PAST FULL. BOTH OF THOSE ISSUES FIXED THEMSELVES (UNSURE OF HOW OR WHY) AND THEN MY SPEEDOMETER GAUGE WENT BAD. NOW THE NEEDLE IS POINTING STRAIGHT DOWN REGARDLESS OF HOW FAST OR SLOW I AM GOING. THIS IS A DANGER TO MYSELF ON THE ROAD AS I CANNOT GAUGE MY SPEED. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT OTHERS WITH THE SAME MODE…

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ODI 10364697 · 70,000 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THE GAS GAUGE ON THE VEHICLE FAILED - READING MORE THAN FULL, AND OTHER VARIOUS IRREGULAR READINGS. REPAIRED FOR $75, THEN FAILED AGAIN NEXT DAY. HAVE NOT REPAIRED AGAIN AS DEALER ESTIMATES COST AT $1500 DUE TO MULTIPLE FAILURES ACCORDING TO THEIR TESTS. GAS LIGHT STILL WORKS WHEN FUEL IS VERY LOW. ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED - READING 80 MPH WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED. HAVE NOT REPAIRED, USING GPS TO ESTIMATE SPEED. I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THESE ISSUES AS THEY SEEM VERY COMMON WITH THIS MODEL & YEAR VEHICLE…

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ODI 10369203 · 68,000 mi

2005 MUSTANG V6 AUTOMATIC. STALLING UNEXPECTLY THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. REPAIR SHOP UNABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG. ALSO TEMPERATURE GAUGE NOT WORKING ALREADY REPLACED THE SENSOR AND IT WORKED FOR A WHILE NOW NOT WORKING AGAIN. NOW MY TRANSMISSTION IS SLIPPING. AND OF COURSE FILLING THE CAR WITH GAS IS ALSO A PROBLEM. SEEMS TO BE THAT ALL THESE PROBLEMS ARE VERY COMMONG AND I THINK FORD SHOULD BE TAKING CARE OF FIXING THEM. *TR

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ODI 10434941 · 90,000 mi

MY FUEL GAUGE ON VEHICLE HAS QUIT WORKING AND SAYS I HAVE NO GAS WHEN I HAVE JUST FILLED UP, THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO GOES ERRATIC AND SAYS I'M GOING 120 WHEN ACTUALLY GOING MUCH SLOWER, THE COLD HOT GAUGE EITHER READS HOT, REGARDLESS OF IF I JUST STARTED THE CAR OR IF ITS BEEN RUNNING FOR AN HOUR. *TR

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ODI 10512126

GAS GAUGE ERRATIC. THEN FAILED LAST AUGUST. FORD SAYS MUST REPLACE ENTIRE CLUSTER AT COST OF $450-650 PLUS LABOR THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MODEL. ONLY 45000 MILES ON THIS CAR. COST SEEMS EXCESSIVE. WHAT IS FORD DOING TO BACK THIS UP? UPDATED 06/10/13 *BF

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ODI 10552021 · 24,600 mi

RECENTLY PURCHASED 2005 FORD MUSTANG AND WAS TOLD UPON SALE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL GAUGE. I FIGURED IT WOULD BE EASY ENOUGH TO FIX SO WASN'T REALLY CONCERNED. NOW A WEEK LATER I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK AS WELL. IT STICKS ON 15 MPH FOR PERIODS OF TIME OR THEN WILL SHOW AT LEAST 15 - 30 MPH FASTER THAN I AM ACTUALLY GOING. I SEARCHED ONLINE FOR A FIX AND FOUND THOUSANDS OF THREADS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AND EVEN COPIES OF LETTERS SENT TO OWNER STATING THAT THERE WASN'T A RECALL BECAUSE IT'S NOT A…

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ODI 10364697 · 70,000 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THE GAS GAUGE ON THE VEHICLE FAILED - READING MORE THAN FULL, AND OTHER VARIOUS IRREGULAR READINGS. REPAIRED FOR $75, THEN FAILED AGAIN NEXT DAY. HAVE NOT REPAIRED AGAIN AS DEALER ESTIMATES COST AT $1500 DUE TO MULTIPLE FAILURES ACCORDING TO THEIR TESTS. GAS LIGHT STILL WORKS WHEN FUEL IS VERY LOW. ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED - READING 80 MPH WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED. HAVE NOT REPAIRED, USING GPS TO ESTIMATE SPEED. I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THESE ISSUES AS THEY SEEM VERY COMMON WITH THIS MODEL & YEAR VEHICLE…

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ODI 10365139

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 MUSTANG. I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AS MY CAR (WHICH IS AN AUTOMATIC) WOULD RANDOMLY STALL OUT AT LIGHTS. ONE TIME LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE INTERSECTION. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FILL MY GAS TANK AS THE GAS PUMP NOZZLE KICKS BACK FOR SOME REASON WHILE PUMPING. MY SPEEDOMETER WILL READ INACCURATELY AT TIMES, SOMETIMES READING EXTREMELY HIGH NUMBERS, SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. I AM USING GPS AND MY OWN DISCRECTION WHEN GAUGING HOW FAST I'M GOING. AFTER A HEAVY RAINSTORM, WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS, MY PASSENG…

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ODI 10432461 · 28,000 mi

MY FORD MUSTANG HAS NOW 32K MILES ON IT PURCHASED NEW AND ONLY ONE OWNER/DRIVER. ALL OF MY INSTRUMENT ARE NO LONGER WORKING OR WORK ERRATICALLY. I AM HAVING PROBLEMS KNOWING WHAT SPEED I AM TRAVELING, IF THERE IS GAS IN MY CAR. I AM A WOMAN WHO DOES NOT LIKE TO GET STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY AND THIS IS NOW A BIG FEAR. I CANNOT TELL WHAT MY SPEED IS AND THEREFORE AM VERY LEARY DRIVING UNLESS WITH TRAFFIC SO I CAN KEEP WITH THEM. IT IS APPARENT ALOT OF OTHERS ARE ALSO COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM TO THE POINT IT STARTS TO CAUSE TRANSMISSION P…

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ODI 10365139

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 MUSTANG. I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AS MY CAR (WHICH IS AN AUTOMATIC) WOULD RANDOMLY STALL OUT AT LIGHTS. ONE TIME LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE INTERSECTION. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FILL MY GAS TANK AS THE GAS PUMP NOZZLE KICKS BACK FOR SOME REASON WHILE PUMPING. MY SPEEDOMETER WILL READ INACCURATELY AT TIMES, SOMETIMES READING EXTREMELY HIGH NUMBERS, SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. I AM USING GPS AND MY OWN DISCRECTION WHEN GAUGING HOW FAST I'M GOING. AFTER A HEAVY RAINSTORM, WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS, MY PASSENG…

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ODI 10928220 · 76,000 mi

THROTTLE BODY FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING AT SPEED ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN IT FAILED, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO IDLE MODE WHICH MADE IT VERY DANGEROUS TO AVOID TRAFFIC AS I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY. THE CAR MOVED AT NO MORE THAN 5MPH! THE REPAIR IS VERY EXPENSIVE. I FEEL THAT THIS PART SHOULD NOT FAIL AFTER JUST 76,000 MILES. ATTACHED IS THE REPAIR BILL. *TR

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ODI 10379151

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PUT GAS IN THE VEHICLE YOU HAVE TO RUN IT IN REAL SLOW OR THE PUMP WILL SHUT OFF. IT ACTS AS IF THE TANK IS FULL EVEN THOUGH IT IS ALMOST EMPTY. APPARENTLY THE GAS IS POOLING WHERE THE END OF THE PUMP RELEASES THE GAS, THERE IS A SHARP SLIGHTLY UPHILL RIGHT ANGLE FOR THE GAS TO TRAVEL AND THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ROOM TO FOR IT TO MOVE THROUGH LIKE OTHER CARS. THE GAS FLOAT STOPPED WORKING AS WELL, THE GAS NEEDLE IS BURIED ON THE FAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE GUAGE INSIDE THE CAR, IT IS WORTHLESS, I BELIEVE THESE ARE RELATED BECAUSE TH…

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ODI 10432965 · 70,000 mi

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 20…

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ODI 10162444 · 14,000 mi

1)RATTLE SOUND COMING FROM EXHAUST AREA WHEN TAKING OFF IN CAR. 2)CD'S SKIP OR WON'T PLAY SOMETIMES WITH SHAKER 1000 3) PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING ALL THE TIME BY ITSELF. 4) HAVING TROUBLE FILLING TANK WITH GAS AT MOST GAS STATIONS. 5) HAVE BEEN HEARING A SQUEAK SOUND COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE DASHBOARD NEAR WINDSHIELD AREA. *JB

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ODI 11643908 · 87,000 mi

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 v…

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ODI 10319489 · 34,000 mi

DRIVING ON WET ROADS, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LEAK, SHORTING FUSE BOX. CAR LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, INSTRUMENT PANELS, AND RADIO ALL GO DEAD. WHEN CAR IS PUT INTO PARK IT WILL NOT SHIFT BACK OUT. DRIES OUT, AND ALL IS WELL AGAIN. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE.....IMAGINE IF YOU WILL DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY LATE AT NIGHT IN TRAFFIC ONLY TO HAVE ALL YOUR LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS GO OUT. *TR

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ODI 10330829 · 40,000 mi

WATER LEAK IN PASSENGER SIDE KICK PANEL FORD KNEW OF WATER LEAK ISSUE WHEN VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. I HAD ABOUT AN INCH OF WATER ON MY PASSENGER FLOORBOARD AFTER A STORM. ALSO REAR BRAKES STICK AFTER USING EMERGENCY BRAKE. IF I EVER HAVE TO USE MY E-BRAKE IN AN EMERGENCY THE REAR WHEELS WILL LOCK UP AND BE EVEN MORE OF A HAZARD AND DANGER. BOTH THESE ISSUES ARE VERY SAFETY RELATED. SEARCHING THE INTERNET YOU WILL FIND LITERALLY HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS WATER LEAK AND E-BRAKE DAMAGE ISSUE. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT TH…

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ODI 10428311 · 81,536 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT WATER HAD DAMAGED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, WHICH WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT HAD PREVIOUSLY NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT ONTO THE PASSENGER'S FEET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,536.

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ODI 10365139

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 MUSTANG. I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AS MY CAR (WHICH IS AN AUTOMATIC) WOULD RANDOMLY STALL OUT AT LIGHTS. ONE TIME LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE INTERSECTION. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FILL MY GAS TANK AS THE GAS PUMP NOZZLE KICKS BACK FOR SOME REASON WHILE PUMPING. MY SPEEDOMETER WILL READ INACCURATELY AT TIMES, SOMETIMES READING EXTREMELY HIGH NUMBERS, SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. I AM USING GPS AND MY OWN DISCRECTION WHEN GAUGING HOW FAST I'M GOING. AFTER A HEAVY RAINSTORM, WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS, MY PASSENG…

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ODI 10365139

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 MUSTANG. I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AS MY CAR (WHICH IS AN AUTOMATIC) WOULD RANDOMLY STALL OUT AT LIGHTS. ONE TIME LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE INTERSECTION. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FILL MY GAS TANK AS THE GAS PUMP NOZZLE KICKS BACK FOR SOME REASON WHILE PUMPING. MY SPEEDOMETER WILL READ INACCURATELY AT TIMES, SOMETIMES READING EXTREMELY HIGH NUMBERS, SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. I AM USING GPS AND MY OWN DISCRECTION WHEN GAUGING HOW FAST I'M GOING. AFTER A HEAVY RAINSTORM, WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS, MY PASSENG…

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ODI 11062493 · 5,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL AS WELL AS PROBLEMS FILLING THE GAS TANK. WHILE STATIONARY TRYING TO PUMP GAS IN TO THE GAS TANK THE GAS PUMP WILL SHUT OFF AFTER PUMPING NO ORE THAN 1/16 OF A TANK THEN REQUIRING YOU TO DRIBBLE GAS IN TO THE TANK WITH THE PUMP REGULARLY SHUTTING OFF EVERY FEW SECONDS AND NEVER FILLING THE TANK WITH OUT THE PUMP SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY, AND THIS HAPPENS AT ALL PUMPS IN EVERY STATE AND EVERY BRAND OF GAS. ONCE YOU PUMP AS MUCH GAS AS THE PUMP WILL ALLOW YOU HAVE TO HOLD TE THROTTLE PEDAL DOWN TO THE FLOOR TO GET THE CAR TO START AN…

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ODI 10471346 · 41,300 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEN FUEL GAUGE WENT TO 0 AND SPEEDOMETER DOWN TO 10 MILES PER HOUR AND GAUGE FLICKERED BACK UP TO 35..ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS HAPPENING. PAST 6 MONTHS WHEN FUELING MY CAR GAS PUMP KEEPS KICKING OFF, NOT SURE IF IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE, TAKES 15 MINUTES TO FUEL UP. I WILL NEVER BUY A FORD AGAIN. *TR

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ODI 10489406 · 40,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AT AROUND 30MPH WHEN EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL WENT DEAD IN MY CAR INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME BUT COULD NOT START IT THE NEXT MORNING. HAD TO FLAT BED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOLD ME THE WHOLE COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIME SINCE THEN. EACH TIME I WAS CHARGED $3000 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN ONCE LET ALONE 3 TIMES. ANOTHER RECENT PROBLEM, MY ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE CAUSING EVERYTHING ON THE LEF…

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ODI 10542508 · 71,500 mi

ONE INCIDENT, DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN CAR RAN OUT OF GAS AND SAW THE AS GAS GUAGE INDICATOR FACING STRAIGHT DOWN, TEMPERATURE GUAGE AND THE TACHOMETER WAS NOT WORKING. THE CAR RAN OUT OF GAS ON MAJOR HIGH WAY AND MY DAUGHTER ALONE STUCK ON THE ROAD AT 3 AM WITH LARGE TRUCKS PASSING BY. SHE HAD BELIEVED THE CAR HAD PLENTY OF GAS. THE GUAGES ARE STILL NOT FIXED PROPERLY DO NOT WORK AT 100777 MILES.

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ODI 10505888 · 73,500 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG HAS A SHORTAGE OR IS DEFECTIVE. BASED ON INTERNET RESEARCH AND A DISCUSSION WITH AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERSHIP AND MY LONG TIME AUTO MECHANIC, THIS IS A PART THAT SHOULD NOT FAIL AT 73,000 MILES. WHILE FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL, THERE IS AN OBVIOUS MANUFACTURE DEFECT, AS THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND ISSUES REPORTED. WHEN A GAUGE (FUEL, TEMPERATURE, BATTERY, ETC) FAILS ON THIS VEHICLE, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MUST BE REPLACED. THIS IS A COSTLY PART AND SERVICE FEE (OVER $900…

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ODI 10660219 · 79,000 mi

I GOT IN MY CAR AN STARTED THE ENGINE. I THEN NOTICED MY FUEL GAUGE AND SPEEDOMETER WERE NOT WORKING AT ALL. I HAVE ALWAYS TAKEN CARE OF MY MUSTANG AN I THINK FORD SHOULD RECALL THE CLUSTER. THERE'S BEEN PLENTY OF 2005 MODELS WITH VERY SAME ISSUE. PLEASE RECALL THE GAUGE CLUSTER IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO FOR A BIG NAME COMPANY LIKE FORD. *TR

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ODI 10794894

WHEN I SHIFT FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL POSITION TO DRIVE, THE CAR SURGES FORWARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED BOTH WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVEWAY STATIONARY AND INTERMITTENTLY AT A STOPLIGHT. THE DATE BELOW THAT IS REQUIRED IS INCORRECT; IT HAS BEEN DOING IT SINCE I GOT THE CAR I BELIEVE IN FEB 2005, BUT I DIDN'T THINK OF IT BEING A SAFETY ISSUE UNTIL IT WAS PASSED DOWN TO MY DAUGHTER THIS YEAR; FOR SOMEONE THAT ISN'T PREPARED, IT COULD EASILY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT

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ODI 10928220 · 76,000 mi

THROTTLE BODY FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING AT SPEED ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN IT FAILED, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO IDLE MODE WHICH MADE IT VERY DANGEROUS TO AVOID TRAFFIC AS I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY. THE CAR MOVED AT NO MORE THAN 5MPH! THE REPAIR IS VERY EXPENSIVE. I FEEL THAT THIS PART SHOULD NOT FAIL AFTER JUST 76,000 MILES. ATTACHED IS THE REPAIR BILL. *TR

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ODI 10928220 · 76,000 mi

THROTTLE BODY FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING AT SPEED ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN IT FAILED, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO IDLE MODE WHICH MADE IT VERY DANGEROUS TO AVOID TRAFFIC AS I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY. THE CAR MOVED AT NO MORE THAN 5MPH! THE REPAIR IS VERY EXPENSIVE. I FEEL THAT THIS PART SHOULD NOT FAIL AFTER JUST 76,000 MILES. ATTACHED IS THE REPAIR BILL. *TR

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ODI 10542508 · 71,500 mi

ONE INCIDENT, DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN CAR RAN OUT OF GAS AND SAW THE AS GAS GUAGE INDICATOR FACING STRAIGHT DOWN, TEMPERATURE GUAGE AND THE TACHOMETER WAS NOT WORKING. THE CAR RAN OUT OF GAS ON MAJOR HIGH WAY AND MY DAUGHTER ALONE STUCK ON THE ROAD AT 3 AM WITH LARGE TRUCKS PASSING BY. SHE HAD BELIEVED THE CAR HAD PLENTY OF GAS. THE GUAGES ARE STILL NOT FIXED PROPERLY DO NOT WORK AT 100777 MILES.

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ODI 10985790 · 24,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG V6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN JULY OF 2016. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE EVERYTHING SEEMED TO BE WORKING FINE BUT ABOUT A MONTH LATER I NOTICED THE FUEL GAUGE WAS SITTING AT E SO I ATTEMPTED TO FILL IT THINKING I HAD AN EMPTY TANK WHICH MEANT I SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PUT 14-16 GALLONS IN AND AS I WAS REFUELING I NOTICED IT KEPT SHUTTING OFF EVEN THOUGH I HAD JUST STARTED THE PUMP EVENTUALLY I GOT IT FILLED AND ONLY PUT IN ABOUT 6 GALLONS WHICH I THOUGHT WAS ODD BUT I WENT WITH IT AND GOT BACK IN MY CAR STARTED IT U…

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ODI 11064200

I'M STILL WAITING FOR MY TAKATA RECALL PART. IT'S BEEN YEARS!

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ODI 11122434

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?

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ODI 10254028 · 26,000 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY DEC 23, 2008 WHEN THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG WITH 25,000 MILES ON IT WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. I PURCHASED THIS SLIGHTLY USED MUSTANG AT A CHRYSLER DEALER SIX MONTHS AGO AND I PURCHASED A TOP OF THE LINE EXTENDED WARR, FOR $2000.00 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP MY TOP OF THE LINE EXTENDED WARR. DID NOT COVER THE REPAIRS DUE TO THE PROBLEM BEING A KNOWN FACTORY DEFECT. FORD MOTOR COMPANY WAS NO HELP WITH THE PROBLEM ALSO DUE TO THE CAR BEING SLIGHTLY OVER THE 3 YEAR WARR BUT…

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ODI 10392008 · 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 FORD MUSTANG, 4.0 AND ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO THE CLUSTER STARTED GIVING ME PROBLEMS, FIRST THE TEMP AND FUEL GAUGES STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THEN MY TACHOMETER AND SPEED STARTED ACTING VERY ERRATIC, SHOWING THAT MY TACHOMETER WAS RUNNING ABOVE WHAT IT SHOULD AS WELL MY SPEEDOMETER ARE GOING CRAZY. IT SHOWS ME DOING 120 WHEN I'M DOING 40, 55 ETC.. WHY WON'T FORD RECALL THESE CLUSTERS IN ALL THESE CARS, THEY KNOW THAT THEY ARE BAD. I ALMOST HAD ANOTHER HEART ATTACK WHEN I GOT THE PRICE TO REPLACE THE CLUSTER FROM THE LOCAL FORD COMP…

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ODI 10542508 · 71,500 mi

ONE INCIDENT, DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN CAR RAN OUT OF GAS AND SAW THE AS GAS GUAGE INDICATOR FACING STRAIGHT DOWN, TEMPERATURE GUAGE AND THE TACHOMETER WAS NOT WORKING. THE CAR RAN OUT OF GAS ON MAJOR HIGH WAY AND MY DAUGHTER ALONE STUCK ON THE ROAD AT 3 AM WITH LARGE TRUCKS PASSING BY. SHE HAD BELIEVED THE CAR HAD PLENTY OF GAS. THE GUAGES ARE STILL NOT FIXED PROPERLY DO NOT WORK AT 100777 MILES.

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ODI 10432965 · 70,000 mi

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 20…

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ODI 10443857 · 50,000 mi

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.

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ODI 10724897 · 75,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOCATED INSIDE THE VEHICLE STOPPED READING PROPERLY. AT FIRST I WAS NOT ABLE TO READ MY RPM'S GAUGE AS IT WAS SHOWING I WAS IDLING AT 3,000 WHICH WAS INCORRECT AS I CAN HEAR MY ENGINE. THEN MY OIL GAUGE BEGAN READING PAST FULL. BOTH OF THOSE ISSUES FIXED THEMSELVES (UNSURE OF HOW OR WHY) AND THEN MY SPEEDOMETER GAUGE WENT BAD. NOW THE NEEDLE IS POINTING STRAIGHT DOWN REGARDLESS OF HOW FAST OR SLOW I AM GOING. THIS IS A DANGER TO MYSELF ON THE ROAD AS I CANNOT GAUGE MY SPEED. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT OTHERS WITH THE SAME MODE…

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ODI 10379151

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PUT GAS IN THE VEHICLE YOU HAVE TO RUN IT IN REAL SLOW OR THE PUMP WILL SHUT OFF. IT ACTS AS IF THE TANK IS FULL EVEN THOUGH IT IS ALMOST EMPTY. APPARENTLY THE GAS IS POOLING WHERE THE END OF THE PUMP RELEASES THE GAS, THERE IS A SHARP SLIGHTLY UPHILL RIGHT ANGLE FOR THE GAS TO TRAVEL AND THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ROOM TO FOR IT TO MOVE THROUGH LIKE OTHER CARS. THE GAS FLOAT STOPPED WORKING AS WELL, THE GAS NEEDLE IS BURIED ON THE FAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE GUAGE INSIDE THE CAR, IT IS WORTHLESS, I BELIEVE THESE ARE RELATED BECAUSE TH…

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ODI 10432965 · 70,000 mi

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 20…

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ODI 10542508 · 71,500 mi

ONE INCIDENT, DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN CAR RAN OUT OF GAS AND SAW THE AS GAS GUAGE INDICATOR FACING STRAIGHT DOWN, TEMPERATURE GUAGE AND THE TACHOMETER WAS NOT WORKING. THE CAR RAN OUT OF GAS ON MAJOR HIGH WAY AND MY DAUGHTER ALONE STUCK ON THE ROAD AT 3 AM WITH LARGE TRUCKS PASSING BY. SHE HAD BELIEVED THE CAR HAD PLENTY OF GAS. THE GUAGES ARE STILL NOT FIXED PROPERLY DO NOT WORK AT 100777 MILES.

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ODI 10985790 · 24,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG V6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN JULY OF 2016. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE EVERYTHING SEEMED TO BE WORKING FINE BUT ABOUT A MONTH LATER I NOTICED THE FUEL GAUGE WAS SITTING AT E SO I ATTEMPTED TO FILL IT THINKING I HAD AN EMPTY TANK WHICH MEANT I SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PUT 14-16 GALLONS IN AND AS I WAS REFUELING I NOTICED IT KEPT SHUTTING OFF EVEN THOUGH I HAD JUST STARTED THE PUMP EVENTUALLY I GOT IT FILLED AND ONLY PUT IN ABOUT 6 GALLONS WHICH I THOUGHT WAS ODD BUT I WENT WITH IT AND GOT BACK IN MY CAR STARTED IT U…

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Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

6 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

25 mentions · 3.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 55,357 mi (21 usable records).

ODI 10129311 · 7,000 mi

2005 MUSTANG V6 AUTO. NEARLY GOT HIT ON SIDE BECAUSE CAR STALLED WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STILL POSITION TURNING LEFT TO CROSS A THROUGH TRAFFIC ROAD TO GET ACCROSS TO ANOTHER ROAD. HAPPENED AT LEAST 10 TIMES SINCE OWNING CAR.

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ODI 10132246 · 3,431 mi

DT: THE MODULATOR FOR THE FUEL EJECTION SYSTEM DID NOT WORK ON JULY 29, 2005. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND QUIT RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. HAD IT TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER. ITS HAS BEEN ALMOST 2 WEEKS ,AND THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CAME ON. THE VEHICLE STALLED. *AK

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ODI 10139492 · 6,500 mi

DT: ON OCTOBER 11, 2005 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HIT A ROCK. THEN, THE ROCK HIT THE CONDENSER AND RADIATOR, CAUSING A LEAK. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE HAD LOST POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL SAFELY TO THE CURB. THE ROCK CAUSED A SMALL DENT IN THE RADIATOR. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE THERE WAS NOTHING PROTECTING THE RADIATOR FROM DAMAGE. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE RADIATOR AND THE MOTOR WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE…

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

21 mentions · 3.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 80,000 mi (19 usable records).

ODI 10128633 · 1,500 mi

DT: STARTING ABOUT A MONTH AGO, THE CAR BEGAN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR. THE OWNER WAS AT A STOP SIGN. CAR WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED AND CAR ACCELERATED TO 60 MPH AND OWNER HAD TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND KICKED THE GAS PEDAL UNTIL THE RPM'S CAME DOWN TO NORMAL. THEN IT WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO REPORTED NO PROBLEM. THEN ABOUT THREE WEEKS LATER ON INTERSTATE, OWNER WAS GOING ABOUT 60 AND THE CAR ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AGAIN, AND THE DEALER PUT ON A BLACK BOX TO RECORD EVENTS. THE OWNERS ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE IT BE…

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ODI 10132246 · 3,431 mi

DT: THE MODULATOR FOR THE FUEL EJECTION SYSTEM DID NOT WORK ON JULY 29, 2005. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND QUIT RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. HAD IT TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER. ITS HAS BEEN ALMOST 2 WEEKS ,AND THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON CAME ON. THE VEHICLE STALLED. *AK

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ODI 10213005 · 39,980 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN LIGHT RAIN, I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL FAILURE OF MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INCLUDING HEADLIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, RADIO, TRUNK RELEASE, ETC. AT THAT POINT, ALL WARNING INDICATORS LIT UP ON DASH. I PULLED OVER, PUT THE CAR IN "PARK" ONLY TO DISCOVER THAT, WHILE THE ELECTRICAL ISSUES CONTINUED, I COULDN'T GET THE CAR OUT OF "PARK". AFTER ~ 10 MINUTES THE ELECTRIC SYSTEMS CAME BACK ONLINE, BUT THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT REMAINED ON. AFTER TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS A WATER LEAK. THERE ARE N…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Brake response concerns

9 mentions · 1.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 44,000 mi (7 usable records).

ODI 10134371 · 2,915 mi

I WAS FULLY STOPPED AND WAS PARKING MY CAR. MADE A LEFT TURN AND CAME TO FULL STOP. TRYING TO SEE THAT IF I HAD ENOUGH SPACE TO CLEAR PARKED CAR ON LEFT RELEASED BRAKE PEDAL AND CAR TOOK OFF AT THE SPEEDS OF 3 TO 5 MPH HITTING THE PARKED TRUCKED ON THE RIGHT. *JB

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ODI 10181782 · 88,323 mi

PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO RELEASE FULLY WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW 30 DEGREE F. IF YOUR ARE NOT FAMILIAR IF CAR, IT COULD GO UNNOTICED, CAUSING OVERHEATING OF THE REAR BRAKES AND POSSIBLE WHEEL BEARINGS FAILURE. HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF 2/6/07. WAITING FOR TEMPERATURE RISE BEFORE TAKING TO DEALER. *NM

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ODI 10269971 · 24,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED IN FEBRUARY OF 2009 WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED AN UNSPECIFIED PART. ON MAY 25, 2008, WHILE SLOWING DOWN AT AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH BOTH FEET, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND PROCEED THROUGH TRAFFIC. SHE WAS ABLE TO STEER INTO A PARKING LOT AND PLACE THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL TO…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

8 mentions · 1.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 30,000 mi (7 usable records).

ODI 10126253 · 5,470 mi

PROBLEN 1: WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP, MAYBE 5 MPH OR SO, THEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE, THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASE AS IF THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL, THEN JUMPS INTO GEAR CAUSING A SUDDEN JERK FORWARD. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED AND CONFIRMED BY FORD DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM 2: STARTED VEHICLE, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PUT IN REVERSE AND HEARD A STRANGE NOISE AND BLUE SMOKE OUTSIDE PASSENGER WINDOW. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS "BURNING RUBBER" PULLED SHIFT LEAVER BACK TO NUETRAL AND ENGINE RPM NORMAL. POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE PROBLEM ABOVE…

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ODI 10128833 · 3,600 mi

I PURCHASED A 2005 MUSTANG ON JUNE 17, 2005. ON JULY 6, 2005, WHILE IN TRAFFIC I NOTICED IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DECELERATING. I ACTUALLY SMELLED RUBBER BURNING FROM THE TIRES THAT WERE STILL MOVING ALTHOUGH THE BREAK WAS PRESSED. WHEN I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR ACTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL AND WOULD NOT MOVE FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 TO 5 SECONDS, BUT THE ENGINE REVELED UP HIGH THEN THE CAR JERKED AND ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. ON JULY 8, 2005 WHILE STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN THE CAR ACCELERATED WH…

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ODI 10239509 · 46,000 mi

WHILE BACKING FROM MY GARAGE, I PUT THE SHIFTER INTO REVERSE. THE CAR WILL PAUSE AND THEN A SUDDEN JERK INTO REVERSE. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS RECENTLY FLUSHED AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP PRIOR TO THE START OF THIS PROBLEM. *TR

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Steering assistance concerns

7 mentions · 1.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 55,357 mi (7 usable records).

ODI 10112069 · 200 mi

WHILE TURNING LEFT WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING LOCKS, AND HAS TO BE YANKED HARD TO FREE, I ALMOST HAD TWO ACCIDENTS. *AK

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ODI 10139492 · 6,500 mi

DT: ON OCTOBER 11, 2005 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HIT A ROCK. THEN, THE ROCK HIT THE CONDENSER AND RADIATOR, CAUSING A LEAK. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE HAD LOST POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL SAFELY TO THE CURB. THE ROCK CAUSED A SMALL DENT IN THE RADIATOR. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE THERE WAS NOTHING PROTECTING THE RADIATOR FROM DAMAGE. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE RADIATOR AND THE MOTOR WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE…

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ODI 10279803 · 45,000 mi

I AM NOT SURE EXACTLY WHO TO SEND THIS TO. I AM CONTACTING YOU ABOUT A VEHICLE SAFETY ISSUE. THIS IS ABOUT A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. I HAVE TALKED WITH THE FORD DEALER ABOUT THIS AND THEY ARE UNWILLING TO HELP. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE MODEL ACCORDING TO THE FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPT AND I WOULD ASSUME OTHER FORD VEHICLES WITH THIS ENGINE. THIS MUSTANG HAS 60,000 MILES CURRENTLY. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES. THE ISSUE, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT, IS WITH THE ENGINES THROTTLE BODY. …

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

6 mentions · 0.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 81,536 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 10143337 · 3,400 mi

SINCE I PURCHASED MY MUSTANG 30 DAYS AGO IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG, THE SECOND TIME IT WAS THE CANISTER VALVE, THE THIRD TIME THE FUEL PUMP MODULE, AND NOW THEY DON'T KNOW AGAIN. THE CAR STALLS AND REFUSES TO START. I CALLED FORD MOTOR'S ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ON FRIDAY 11/18/05 FOR THE FIFTH TIME BECAUSE MY CAR WOULD NOT START. THE GENTLEMEN HAD ME PUSH A BUTTON TO RESET THE FUEL PUMP AND THE CAR STARTED. FORD ALSO RENEGED ON THEIR PROMISE TO OFFER ME A LOANER CAR…

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ODI 10428311 · 81,536 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT WATER HAD DAMAGED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, WHICH WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT HAD PREVIOUSLY NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT ONTO THE PASSENGER'S FEET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,536.

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ODI 10630899 · 85,000 mi

AFTER A LIGHT RAIN I NOTICED WATER DRIPPING INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE KICK PLATE/GLOVE BOX AREA. CAR WOULD NOT START. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER. STARTED NEXT DAY AND COULD NOT REPLICATE PROBLEM. NEXT DAY, SAME PROBLEM. WATER NOTICEABLE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. SHOOK SMART JUNCTION BOX AND NOTICE WATER LEAKING OUT. CAR STARTED AND STOPPED WHEN SJB SHAKEN. TOOK TO DEALER. REPLACED SJB FOR $750. MONTH LATER SAME ISSUE, THIS TIME CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY IN RAIN. LOSS OF ALL CONTROL, ELECTRICAL AND POWER. COULD NOT RESTART. PO…

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b