2005 Ford Mustang Electrical System Problems
- 159
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 159 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- Instrument Cluster/Panel · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 61 |
| 30–60k mi | 51 |
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
There is an apparent design flaw in 2005 mustangs as i have read hundreds of similar complaints as to what i am experiencing. Due to this design flaw after a recent day of heavy rain 1 headlight and 1 signal light will not turn off once the car has been shut off. I researched and apparently the smart junction box (sjb) got wet and the electrical unit is now malfunctioning. There was also a strong burning smell when…
ODI 11163225
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The 2005 to 2009 mustangs (all of them) have a water intrusion problem presented as a design flaw in the engine firewall that leaks water onto the smart junction block causing random electrical systems failure including the loss of engine ignition, loss of all systems, etc. In my case, the intrusion of water caused a sudden and complete loss of all systems. Discovered a day after heavy rain. There are thousands of…
ODI 11093369
Electrical System
I purchased my car new march 1, 2005. I have done all of the suggested maintenance through the dealer. In 2011 - water pouring in under dash front passenger floor. I took the car to the dealer and they couldn't find the leak. I started to wet vacuuming the water out. Then the car started to smell like mold. I finally called my nephew who works for ford in another city. He cleaned out the drain in front of the…
ODI 11055165
Electrical System
My instrument cluster does not work and ford needs to have a recall with all the complaints with all the 05 mustang owners.
ODI 11073797
Electrical System
Ever since i got my mustang the fuel gauge was acting up and would sometimes give me a correct reading but most of the time it just sits at empty even after refueling. Then just recently i started driving into work when i noticed that my speedometer said i was doing about 100 mph on city streets and confirmed it was inaccurate when i came to a stoplight and came to a complete stop but the speedometer read 50 mph.…
ODI 10934014
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10985790
Electrical System
Had the airbag replaced/ weeks later had the "faulty seal" problem followed by the "sjm " box (smart junction box) destroyed by the water damage due to faulty seal. Now the sjm is on backorder until aug. 2016. Seal already replaced in march/2016 when order placed for sjb. Researching the problem there are thousands of complaints regaurding 05-07 mustang models. Due to make design. Unfortunately, resulting in window…
ODI 10871233
Electrical System
This 2005 mustang was bought used about a year and a half ago. Within a few months we noticed the messenger side floor would be wet when it rained. Soon after the speedometer quit working. The extended warranty did not cover the repair. A few months later the heat and air control unit went out. These two repairs cost over a thousand dollars to fix. On october 102015 while at the drive up teller at a bank the car…
ODI 10781390
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Defect in under cowl drainage leads to rainwater leaking into passenger compartment. Water drains down wiring harness into the smart junction box casing electrical shorts that at first caused the right headlamp to shutdown after 15 seconds. Recycling the headlight switch brings the headlight back on for another 15 seconds. This condition renders the vehicle unsafe to operate from sunset to sunrise. Now the drivers…
ODI 10810894
Electrical System
Speedometer not functioning. While driving 30mph will register as 50mph or while driving 60pmh will register as 120mph. Emissions trouble light will periodically go on. *tr
ODI 10691105
Electrical System
. 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. Original owner. *tr
ODI 10663720
Electrical System
The speedometer were not working at all. I read in very forum that 2005 models with very same issue. Think ford should recall the cluster. I read this in other complain and my opinion is the same. "please recall the gauge cluster it's the right thing to do for a big name company like ford. Original owner". *tr
ODI 10664293
Electrical System
They get stuck especially in cooler weather. The tach is now stuck hanging in the down position. The odometer can go anywhere from 20 to 40 mph faster than i am going. When stopped it will be in that position. *tr
ODI 10653534
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. When the vehicle was started, the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 03/09/16*lj
ODI 10818329
Electrical System
Instrument cluster (panel) - speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge all not working. Can't tell how fast i am going or how much gas i have ect all 6 gauges do not register at all.
ODI 10907185
Electrical System · Power Train
Speedometer and tachometer needle does not function correctly. Speedometer does not move half the time from resting position and the tachometer will rotate all the way around and stay where it is when the car is turned off. The battery, oil, and temp needles do not move from off position half the time. Transmission does not shift smoothly and shifts harder going from second to third. *tr
ODI 10650635
Electrical System
The speedometer on my ford saleen mustang 2005 recently has stopped working properly, the needle on the speedometer sits on 10 mph when idling, when i accelerate the needle is off by 10 mph, this is a safety issue, not knowing how fast you are traveling. I have looked up if there are any recalls available through the web and have only found similar issues on forums. *tr
ODI 10631311
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Since about a year ago, november 2013, this vehicle has shown multiple issues. To start, it is an automatic 05 mustang which, the more i read online, the more that i seem to find that many have these exact same or very similar issues. Initially the dash cluster (everything besides the tachometer) was not functioning properly. The speedometer would get stuck at 20 mph but still move acting as though the 20 mph was…
ODI 10659251
Electrical System
After the leaving the car turned off for approximately 1.5 hours my two teenage daughters, age 17 and 15, got in the car to drive home and noticed that the car smelled a little smoky. They drove down the road for about 5 minutes when the electrical panel went dead, then the power locks began to go up and down continuously and the smell of smoke became more prominent. At this point, they became very concerned that…
Fire reported
ODI 10614968
Electrical System
2005 roush mustang gt sport. Manual transmission. Only 24,000 miles. Collector condition. Instrument cluster issue. Tachometer stopped working. Fuel gauge intermittent. Temperature gauge intermittent. Speedometer still working. *tr
ODI 10681506
Electrical System
While traveling, the speedometer indicated speed changed from 60 mph to 125 mph. It now reads 65 mph when stopped, even while off, and seems to always indicate actual speed plus 65. There is no way to determine actual speed. *tr
ODI 10607710
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Returning home from work, the engine stopped operating. I pulled onto the median and managed to bring my vehicle to a stop. The check engine light as well as other icons were lit up on the information panel which indicated there was still electrical power. After a couple of attempts the vehicle started and i proceeded on my way. Traffic was heavy by this time. Within the next mile or so the vehicle stalled an…
ODI 10597044
Electrical System
My fuel gauge, car temperature, and speedometer, all of a sudden started reading all over the place. The fuel gauge goes way past the full mark. The temperature gauge goes way past the hot mark. The speedometer always reads 110 mph. *tr
ODI 10583784
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Structure
Water got to fuse box made headlights go off and flooded passenger side of car. *tr
ODI 10577792
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the speedometer stop working without any warnings. The contact mentioned that the speedometer was reading 0 mph when the driver was traveling approximately 25 mph. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current…
ODI 10577064