2005 Ford Mustang Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 45
- 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 45 stored complaint records:
- 10 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 8 records
- throttle body · 6 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- same problem · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. While driving at 60 mph, the instrumental panel gauges failed and became inoperable. In addition, when accelerating the vehicle would abnormally accelerate at a rapid pace. The dealer advised there was an electronic sensor that would potentially need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed for the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10345659
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
The speedometer 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. I have a colleague with the same year and model who has the same problem.
ODI 10443857
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. Whenever the contact attempts to accelerate, the vehicle will not accelerate to the desired speed. She noticed that the maintenance light would illuminate on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The dealer stated that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 20,000.
ODI 10279487
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerates on its own. The first failure occurred in february of 2009 while driving 20 mph. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced an unspecified part. On may 25, 2008, while slowing down at an intersection, the vehicle proceeded to accelerate. The contact depressed the brake pedal with both feet, but the vehicle…
ODI 10269971
Vehicle Speed Control
Three times in the last 3 years, my daughter's mustang experienced uncontrolled acceleration. The engine raced without pushing on the accelerator. The brake was useless. Twice she was in traffic and narrowly avoided a crash. This week my wife was using the car and it did the same thing, and she crashed into a building. She was backing out of a parking space when it happened, hitting a pole. Then, when placed in…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10248899
Electrical · Vehicle Speed Control
My complaint is on my 2005 ford mustang. The speedometer and rpm went out a few years ago when it had approximately 40,000 miles when the warranty expired. At looking online there are many complaints on the same vehicle same problem. I called gene messer ford and they said it would cost $99 just to diagnose problem. Apparently it appears that the clusters on these vehicles were not made to last. It is not safe to…
ODI 10409046
Manual Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
2005 ford mustang accelerates on its own. Consumer states that the vehicle will accelerate on its own. He states that the rpm's would be up to 1500. He states that since then, now it accelerates up to 2500 rpm's. *kb a flight recorder was installed in the vehicle. The flight recorder captured the problem the consumer was referring to. The flight recorder was then sent to ford engineering and they stated the computer…
ODI 10220630
Vehicle Speed Control
Speedometer sticks in my 2005 ford mustang. It seems to do this when it is cold out. It does this all the time. I bought the vehicle used. *tr
ODI 10215309
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* - the contact stated that while idling the engine would suddenly rev up to 2500 rpm. The 2005 ford mustang would then lunge forward, causing the vehicle to accelerate without touching the gas pedal. The contact stated that he has been experiencing this failure since he purchase the vehicle. The contact currently has the vehicle at sheltz ford and this is the first time he has brought it to this dealership, but…
ODI 10177658
Vehicle Speed Control
While backing into my garage, foot on brake, shifted into reverse, car took off full throttle. Hit wall of garage bounced off wall hit concrete retaining wall. Damage to passenger side back qtr panel, rear end and buckled the driver side. Damages est over $6000.00. Took back to ford and they said found nothing wrong with vehicle. *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10158065
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving 30-35 miles on a busy street (over pass) in a 2005 ford mustang with my wife. The car went crazy unintended sudden acceleration with a frightening noise. I tried desperately to stop the car by braking hard and meantime to avoid the cars ahead and opposite coming cars. The car would not stop. I applied hand brake ,that did not help either only to leave heavy skid mark and the car to spin once thankfully…
1 injury
ODI 10155705
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. While driving 50 mph the accelerator pedal automatically depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle speed increased to approximately 80 mph. The contact depressed the brake three times before the vehicle stopped. The dealer stated that there were no recalls and would not be able to help. The manufacturer informed the contact to call back if the failure recurred. The current and…
ODI 10186983
Body · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Corrosion on the hood, water leaking on pass. Side door, water leaking under the glove box, bissell and gauges not working, speeds up in excessive speed without giving gas,
ODI 10876718
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving through a shopping center parking lot at a speed of approximately 5-10 mph, approaching a stop sign. There were about three cars ahead of me. As i applied the brakes, the engine suddenly revved and bucked 3 times right into the back of the vehicle in front of me. The brakes were applied throughout, but did not stop the vehicle. That monday vehicle was taken to ford dealership and they could not…
Crash reported
ODI 10149866
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the consumer stated when pulling into a parking lot at a very low speed the vehicle suddenly accelerated when brake pressure was applied. The vehicle slowed then quickly surged forward. He placed the vehicle into neutral and turned the engine off. He took the vehicle to the dealer, who inspected the vehicle. The diagnostic test did not show any codes. They could not duplicate the problem. The dealer insisted…
ODI 10141939
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
Vehicle Speed Control
I was fully stopped and was parking my car. Made a left turn and came to full stop. Trying to see that if i had enough space to clear parked car on left released brake pedal and car took off at the speeds of 3 to 5 mph hitting the parked trucked on the right. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10134371
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: while backing car into garage vehicle was in reverse. Consumer had to put it in drive to move forward a bit with foot on the brake at the time. With slight brake pressure and ease the engine revved and lunged forward and struck the right side on driver's side mirror into the side the garage when the vehicle accelerated forward. Consumer was able to get control of vehicle by slamming on the brakes and putting…
ODI 10133737
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the consumer states throttle got stuck with the brake on. The vehicle sped up real fast;.the consumer turned the vehicle off. He then pulled the vehicle over to the center lane and started the car again. This happened on july 8, 2005, it has not happened since. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, but they could not duplicate the problem. *ak
ODI 10131342
Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased a 2005 mustang on june 17, 2005. On july 6, 2005, while in traffic i noticed in stop and go traffic the car was accelerating when it should have been decelerating. I actually smelled rubber burning from the tires that were still moving although the break was pressed. When i began to accelerate, the car acted as if it was in neutral and would not move for approximately 4 to 5 seconds, but the engine…
ODI 10128833