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 · Fuel System, Gasoline
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
ODI 10434941
Electrical System
As with many other ford mustang owners know instrument gauges fail. I have stopped driving my mustang because i received two speeding tickets about a month or two apart.. I was doing the speed limit according to my dash but chp told me different. Did not believe or want to hear anything i said. I paid $900 for the first ticket and cant afford to pay another $900.00 for the second one so they are not letting me renew…
ODI 10534801
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Failure of instrument cluster and water leak in passenger side foot well. Speedometer non-functioning, fuel indicator non-functioning, and engine temperature gauge non-functioning. Provides serious safety hazard without knowing vehicle speed. Any substantial rain results in water pooling in passenger side foot area, and saturation of fuse box area, which provides concerns for a vehicle-wide loss of electrical power…
ODI 10436322
Electrical System
2005 ford mustang instrument cluster fails. It will either not work or is improperly reporting speed, temperature, battery, tachometer, and gas supply. *tr
ODI 10410255
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
The first thing to happen around june of 2011 was my gas gauge dropped to empty and the low fuel light came on when in fact i had a full tank. This started doing it every so often and now does it on a daily occurrence. The next thing approx. A month later my tach started acting strange and is now stuck in one position and has been that way for about 6 months. Starting last september the speedometer would drop down…
ODI 10467642
Electrical System
Speedometer erratically displays wrong speed. When parked, the speedometer sometimes over 25 mph. While driving approximately 30 mph, the speedometer reads over 80 mph. *tr
ODI 10474150
Electrical System
Speedometer on my 2005 ford mustang does not work properly. It stuck and does not move. Other owners of 05 mustang v6 have this same problem as well as malfunctions with other gauges. It is a huge safety issue when gauges don't work properly. This is not an isolated malfunction, as it is problematic in so many 05 mustangs. *tr
ODI 10403730
Electrical System
The incident reported below also happened to me. Ford replaced the entire instrument cluster at no charge to me. 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…
ODI 10662390
Electrical System · Power Train
I was driving down the road at the speed limit when all of a sudden the engine light came on and the car immediately stalled. I had to pull over to the shoulder and put my hazards on so i didn't get hit from behind or cause a dangerous accident to the other motorists. I turned off the car, left the hazards on and waited a few minutes before starting it up again. It started thankfully and i was able to pull into a…
ODI 10598599
Electrical System
Failed speedometer. Speedometer pegs past its upper end, and then resets every couple of days. *tr
ODI 10408523
Electrical System
My 2005 v6 mustang gauge cluster is erratic. Rpm run high/low and stick. Gas gauge has spun past full and points toward the floor. Temp gauge sits at 3 o'clock most of the time. Speedometer intermittently works fine, reads incorrectly or doesn't work at all. *tr
ODI 10425303
Electrical System
Gauges quit working. Started with speedometer and has grown to include not only the speedometer but also the tachometer and temperature gauge. *tr
ODI 10563020
Electrical System
It had rained in the day, but was not raining at the time. Turned the a/c on as the glasses were foggy. Dashboard warning system went off with all kinds of warnings. All electrical components including lights, radio, locks failed while the car was being driven. The engine was running ok. Drove home as it was during the day. Found water in the fuel cutoff switch on drivers side and on the floor on passenger side near…
ODI 10399737
Electrical System
2005 ford mustang - instrument cluster failure. The speedometer gauge shorted out, heat gauge improper reading, and tach stuck. Concern of an electrical fire. In reading more information, many 2005 ford mustangs have this problem that can cost up to $800. Ford should recall. *tr
ODI 10397196
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
My speedometer started acting erratic. It does not work at all now. The needle is stuck past 120 miles. Now my oil, water & battery gauges do not work. Asked my ford technician during my regular oil change and checkup about the problem and they stated that is was a sign my alternator was going out. I had my alternator changed, but it did not correct the problem and after that is when my other gauges quit working.…
ODI 10476943
Electrical System
The speedometer on the instrument cluster stopped working. A few months later the tachometer stopped working. In april 2013, the temperature gauge stopped working. All gauge needles are stuck on the bottom of the gauges. *tr
ODI 10510698
Electrical System · Equipment
My 2005 ford mustang v6 has been having speedometer malfunctions weekly. These malfunctions cause the speedometer to start at numbers that are not 0, resulting in an inaccurate reading of my speed. It read 120 while i may only be going 40 and even when i shut down the vehicle it will remain at 40+. A temporary fix is to turn the vehicle on and off which sometimes causes the needles to slowly drop, but usually it…
ODI 10396848
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact was driving 25 mph when the speedometer malfunctioned. The contact called the manufacturer and the manufacturer took a complaint from the contact but did not provide any assistance regarding the instrument cluster. The dealer advised to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned because he was not aware of…
ODI 10392464
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
There is a manufacturer's defect that allows water leakage into the instrument panel/smart box junction and subsequently into the vehicle itself. Resultant issues include the inability to drive the vehicle (frozen shift), electrical failure with loss of instruments including various gauges, brake lights, ventilation/ac, power windows, and headlights, and physical water damage (mold/mildew). Ford is aware of the…
ODI 10400373
Electrical System
I own a 2005 ford mustang gt rain leaks into the passenger side interior above the fuse and smart junction box. When i was driving it in the rain i lost all electrical functions ie headlights,brake lights wipers, horn and so on. Luckily i was driving during the day and could see had it been night time i would have crashed. I called my ford dealer and they stated that are aware of the water leaks with the mustangs…
ODI 10390457
Electrical System
Speedometer and gauges not working correctly. *tr
ODI 10396674
Electrical System
Instrument cluster not working properly. Works off and on. Rpm stuck. Speedometer stops working on long rides. *tr
ODI 10386512
Electrical System
I have an 05 mustang, automatic, v6 it has about 65,000 miles. I like everyone else am having problems with the gauges and the car stalling for no reason. I noticed no one has been killed yet so i guess that is what ford is waiting on before doing a recall. This is crazy. Someone should make them take a look at what is happening with this vehicle and issue a recall.*tr
ODI 10382922
Electrical System
THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG IS STUCK AT 0.
ODI 10402242
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
The car's instrument cluster suddenly completely malfunctioned, the "fail-safe" engine system light came on, causing the engine to shut down and to suddenly stop the car in moving traffic. This was truly a life-endangering situation. The speedometer and the engine temperature dials of the instrument cluster had been erratic in the past weeks before the incident. Obviously, this car is unsafe to drive. For more than…
ODI 10385229