2005 Ford Mustang Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 39
- 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.
What owners report
- fuel gauge · 8 records
- fuel tank · 7 records
- engine light · 5 records
- fill tank · 5 records
- check engine · 4 records
- tank full · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Fuel System, Gasoline
Trying to refuel at some pumps is a problem. Something keeps shutting off the pump. I have learned to recognize this and go to another station down the road. I can usually fill the tank at another station. There are some stations where this has problem has occurred more times than not, so i try to avoid these stations. *tr
ODI 10277220
Fuel System, Gasoline
At 43,000 miles the check engine light would come on and then go off. The engine rpms will surge up and down when first starting and there seems to be a greater amount of exhaust visible. The warranty ford dealer for this area in germany (kohlhoff ford in mannheim) checked the vehicle and determined that the engine air/gas control sensor (anti-knock sensor) is defective. This is a 50 state emissions control vehicle…
ODI 10251667
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge drops to empty, sometimes comes back while driving. Seems to always read normal after turning ignition off and back on. *tr
ODI 10258227
Fuel System, Gasoline
Gas tank on my 2005 mustang won't completely fill. The local ford dealer says this is a common problem on this vehicle. They replaced the tank a few months ago after it wouldn't fill up. The new tank worked correctly until a week and a half ago. Now the local dealer says there is nothing that can be done to correct the problem. *tr
ODI 10243969
Fuel System, Gasoline
In 2008 ford replaced the gas tank on the ford mustang because of a defect in the gas tank for refueling. Engine light comes on indicating either low fuel pressure or emitting emissions. Verified problem at perry ford poway ca with [xxx] explained that the new gas tank needed to have new fuel pump cell to match the new gas tank. Ford customer service verified only new gas tank installed in 2008. Ford wants me to pay…
ODI 10425061
Front · Fuel System, Gasoline
Popping noise up front when i turn left or right, also very hard to put gas in tank my brother is a certified mechanic and he said it was the strut bearing plate making the popping noise on the passenger side. It is like 300.00 plus labor to replace. I have read alot of people complaining on the popping noise, this should be a recall. The gas tank should be a recall too. Thanks *tr
ODI 10278537
Fuel System, Gasoline
Filling fuel tank - in response to all those consumers having problems filling their 2005 ford mustang gas tanks, here is a method you can try which works for me everytime. Turn the gas pump/hose nozzle in an upside down position within your tank and it should fill without shutting off! *tr
ODI 10200092
Fuel System, Gasoline · Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
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…
ODI 10181948
Fuel System, Gasoline
I purchased a 2005 ford mustang v6. In 2006 i started having trouble with giving it gas and no going anywhere. When i took to mechanic he could not find anything wrong. The problem stopped on its own. In 6 months i started having same problem. Took to a different mechanic, he said it was a defected gas tank. I wish someone would check on this before it happens again and i get into a serious wreck due to malfunction.…
ODI 10221796
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel tank is very difficult to get fuel in when the tank is over 1/4 full. This has been going on since i bought the car and ford recognizes the problem but doesn't have a fix. I have been told to try other gas stations. It doesn't matter which gas station or how the hose is positioned. *tr
ODI 10251670
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
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…
ODI 10177998
Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
ODI 10126300
Fuel System, Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10379151