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
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang gt. The contact was driving 40 mph in heavy rain when the entire electrical system failed without warning, including the lights and dashboard gauges. The contact continued to drive with caution to a nearby service station. The engine was turned off and restarted after five minutes. The vehicle resumed normal operation until the failure recurred within twelve miles. The dealer…
ODI 10359128
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. While driving approximately 50 mph, the instrument cluster stopped working. The contact stated that each gauge failed separately. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repair. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10377963
Electrical System
All of the gauges in the gauge cluster have stopped working correctly, the speedometer registers over 80 mph when driving 20 mph. Gas gauge was the first gauge to start acting weird and now the gas and all other gauges do not register correctly. This seems to be a common problem and a safety hazzard for this year model and a recall for the gauge cluster needs to be in order for all 2005 mustang owners. *tt
ODI 10425835
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
None of the gauges on this vehicle work. Including speed/temp/oil/fuel. *tr
ODI 10561538
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 10542508
Electrical System
On my 2005 ford mustang, which was purchased used, after having it for 2 month the fuel and odometer gauges began acting erratic. The dealership would not cover as part of the warranty. This is a defect and why should the consumer be let holding the financial bag... *tr
ODI 10282527
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Driving down the highway in a drizzle rain, the headlights, blinkers, fuel gauge, stereo, stopped working, the ebrake light, fuel light, check engine light, oil light, came on. The traction control turned of and will not turn back on. On passenger side of vehicle floor was wet, the smart junction box had water on it and on the wiring harness. *tr
ODI 10282386
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel gauge 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. He did not document the problem reported on my service record. I have a colleague with the same year and model who has the…
ODI 10443858
Electrical System
All the gauges and radio on my 2005 mustang v6 are failing it starts with the radio then the tach, the fuel gauge and the speed gauge got sticky. *tr
ODI 10452848
Electrical System · Seats · Unknown Or Other
My tachometer fail a few years ago. When i took it to the dealer, he said all mustang gauges fail and to be happy it wasn't the speedometer. Slowly over time all the electrical has been having problems. Sometimes the car won't start, all the gauges stop working, the check engine light goes on and off for no reason. Also the driver seat electrical failed, was replaced and failed again. I couldn't afford to have it…
ODI 10745931
Electrical System · Parking Brake · Structure
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…
ODI 10330829
Electrical System
The mustang battery dies out prematurely. I have had 2 batteries die out in the course of 2.5 years. *tr
ODI 10257435
Electrical System
I have a 2005 ford mustang. There seems to be a problem with the panel the rpms do not work,the gas gauge doesn't work and the cold to hot gauge does not work. I contacted ford they said there is not any recalls and it my problem. And i needed to have it fixed thought it seems to be a computer system error with the car.to start the rpms would work then not work. I thought well not big deal might work its self out…
ODI 10389671
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated that the instrument panel was inoperable including the fuel, temperature and speedometer gauges. Both the dealer and manufacturer advised the contact to replace the instrument cluster and advised her that there were no recalls associated with the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 121,000 and the failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10386055
Body · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10254028
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
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.…
ODI 10433898
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Complete lighting failure while traveling at night. While driving home all of my lights began to flicker then completely failed, no headlights tail lights dash ( seemed to be a complete electrical failure ) initially thought engine had quit but no it was still running. I did get an engine code indicator light on the dash. Once pulled over i checked the battery cables both were tight still no lights in the process i…
ODI 10238518
Electrical System
The instrument cluster on my mustang began behaving erratically at about the time and mileage noted for a long time, the speedometer and tachometer would work for 30-45 minutes of driving (less when it was hot outside) then quit, however the gas and temperature gauges worked consistently until a few years later. In 2010 or thereabouts the other gauges quit working. The warning lights still work and the…
ODI 10625783
Electrical System
There is an electrical problem. First 1 blinker started blinking fast(all lights were good), then it stopped, then the other blinker started, then stopped. Next the window would not auto close when the door was opened and closed letting water in when it rained. Then that stopped. Next both blinkers started blinking fast. I was told by the dealer that the extended warranty i bought does not cover finding the problem.…
ODI 10231889
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
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,…
ODI 10392008
Electrical System
The battery in my 2005 mustang convertible has gone dead twice. There is a technical service bulletin out on this, tsb 07-5-13 which says to tell the owner to buy a battery charger. This tsb applies to 2005-2008 mustangs, 2005 explorer sport trac, 2005-2008 expeditions and explorers, 2007-2008 explorer sport trac, 2005-2008 lincoln navigator and the 2005-2008 mercury mountaineer. Ford knows there is a constant drain…
ODI 10231266
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
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…
ODI 10441705
Electrical System
The speedo went first then all the other gauges started giving false on no reading at all. I am using a gps for a speedo others in this small town say they are having the same problems with there 2005 mustangs.i took it back to the dealer they said they knew of no recalls or problems. *tr
ODI 10583461
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
None of the gauges work. I have to drive pacing myself with other vehicles. Only the icon for gas needed comes on when the gas is low. Starting after about 10,000 miles on the car i have had increasing problems getting fuel in the car. Not just myself, but anyone that tries to fuel the car. I initially started holding the fuel nozzle upside down to get gas and that worked for a few years. (although you look like a…
ODI 10679986
Electrical System
All of my gauges started to read improperly or not at all, speedometer, oil pressure, gas, battery, coolant temp, rpm. They didn't all go at the same time and the problem moves around but there is always at least 2 or 3 gauges showing inaccurate data. It has gotten progressively worse. Not knowing how fast i am going is a major safety hazard! I am appalled that this very prevalent problem has not already had a…
ODI 10490977