2005 Ford Mustang Automatic Transmission Problems
- 7
- 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 7 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
2005 mustang had routine automatic transmission flush done at 46k miles, prior to service no leaks, only complaints of noisy transmission. Now transmission leaks, noticed some oil at a few hundreds wiped it clean thinking it was residue from the flush. At 50k checked again and leak in worse and took back to dealership (jones ford, n. Charleston, sc). Dealer refused to cover the repair of the leak, stating leak was…
ODI 10320138
Automatic Transmission
At 60000 miles my transmission failed. It was leaking internally from the bell housing to the transmission. This caused the transmission to get hot. There were not outward signs of problems. No external leaks or any sensors warning me. Since i could not afford the exorbitant extended warranty, i had to pay over $3000 to have it repaired. I think this is unfair to the consumer. My car is only half way paid off and i…
ODI 10239370
Automatic Transmission
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
ODI 10239509
Automatic Transmission
The transmission failed. I was driving home from work and the car would only go in second gear. I made it to my mom's business and had it towed to ford dealership after talking to a ford customer service rep. The dealer told me the transmission would have to be replaced. Every transmission place i talked to said that these transmissions are failing in all of the ford vehicles that have them between 60,000 and 90,000…
ODI 10236726
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
When stopped suddenly the car will remain idle for about 30 seconds before it will kick back into gear. When this happens, car will roll backwards in drive. If you try to press the gas to force the car to move it will stall completely. Car has been doing it since 2007. Ford dealership could not find anything wrong with it. Car currently has 44,000 miles on it. Also gas, temp and speedometer gauges have started going…
ODI 10373549
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Latch · Switch · Vehicle Speed Control
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.…
Crash reported
ODI 10135742
Accelerator Pedal · Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10126253