2005 Ford Mustang Instrument Cluster/Panel Problems
- 54
- 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 54 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- instrument cluster · 14 records
- instrument panel · 11 records
- fuel gauge · 9 records
- temperature gauge · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- stopped working · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
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 for a big name company like ford. *tr
ODI 10660219
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. When the vehicle was started, the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 03/09/16*lj
ODI 10818329
Instrument Cluster/Panel
First the speedometer stopped working or would hang up, then the fuel gauge stopped working and now all the gauges have stopped working. *tr
ODI 10681070
Fuel System, Gasoline · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Recently purchased 2005 ford mustang and was told upon sale that there was a problem with the fuel gauge. I figured it would be easy enough to fix so wasn't really concerned. Now a week later i noticed the speedometer doesn't work as well. It sticks on 15 mph for periods of time or then will show at least 15 - 30 mph faster than i am actually going. I searched online for a fix and found thousands of threads of…
ODI 10552021
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Vehicle Speed Control
My speedometer was reading a lower speed than i was actually driving. It was confirmed with a speed radar sign. My speedometer gauge was off by 15 mph. I checked online and noticed there were many other owners with the same defect. I contacted ford regarding the issue and they told me there wasn't any recall for my car. I did some more research and found out the steppers in the cluster gauge have been known to go…
ODI 10579405
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer not working correctly. Go anywhere from 20 to 80 mph over traveled speed. Even when sitting it sticks at 20-80 mph. *tr
ODI 10548447
Instrument Cluster/Panel
My speedometer does not work so i do not know how fast i am going. This is a problem with many 2005 ford mustangs. There should be a recall on the instrument cluster to fix this problem. *tr
ODI 10488818
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I was driving over a bridge and looked down and my speedometer said that i was going 120 mph. I was only traveling approximately 65 mph. I pulled into a restaurant parking lot and continued to turn the car on and off. Each time the speedometer went down 10 mph until i finally got it to 0. I turned around and drove home, but the speedometer kept sticking at around 40 to 60 mph. I have read online at…
ODI 10470424
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated that the speedometer and fuel gauge malfunctioned. As a result, the contact was unable to read the level of fuel or the speed being traveled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the instrument cluster was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10534432
Fuel System, Gasoline · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Gas gauge erratic. Then failed last august. Ford says must replace entire cluster at cost of $450-650 plus labor this seems to be a common problem on this model. Only 45000 miles on this car. Cost seems excessive. What is ford doing to back this up? Updated 06/10/13 *bf
ODI 10512126
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated that the speedometer failed to provide accurate speed readings while traveling 55 mph. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 58,000. ...updated 10/19/12 *bf the consumer stated none of the gauges on the instrument…
ODI 10475841
Instrument Cluster/Panel
My speedometer has become erratic where it will stick at random intervals and doesn't report the speed correctly anymore. This makes it hazardous to operate and difficult to remain within legal speed limits. *tr
ODI 10454471
Fuel/Propulsion System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
The instrument cluster on my 2005 ford mustang has a shortage or is defective. Based on internet research and a discussion with an authorized ford dealership and my long time auto mechanic, this is a part that should not fail at 73,000 miles. While ford has not issued a recall, there is an obvious manufacture defect, as there have been numerous complaints and issues reported. When a gauge (fuel, temperature,…
ODI 10505888
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated that the entire instrument panel failed. The contact could not determine at which speed they were traveling or the amount of gasoline fuel that was in the fuel tank. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges began failing over ten months ago and progressed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was…
ODI 10486092
Electrical · Instrument Cluster/Panel
On my 2005 ford mustang v6 the speedometer often gets stuck or performs erratically and stays stuck when the car is turned off. This is a large pain as it does not register any accurate speed and one must turn the car on and off several times to get the speedometer to zero. The failure occurs randomly about once a week. The quote to replace this product is ridiculous at around $600. *tr
ODI 10449314
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer erratic - shows miles per hour way out of range of actual mph - i.e. Shows 120 miles per hour or even beyond while only going about 30; can zero out if in park and shut off and restart engine, slowly resets 5 mph each time off and on again - taking a lot of turning off and on to zero back out. Have read and heard of many, many other 2005 mustang owners having same complaint - must be recalled by now? *tr…
ODI 10451101
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Safety issue: speedometer reads as much as 60 mph off of true speed. When at a dead stop, speedometer shows 60mph. When traveling 60 mph, speedometer shows 120 mph. *tr
ODI 10448099
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I just bought a used 2005 ford mustang and was told by seller that my rpm , temp, gas, and speed gauges did not work because ford installed failing stepper motors in the instrument cluster which control the movement of the gauges. I looked it up on line and it is very clear that these parts are defective. There are multiple companies advertising to fix the problem. If i run out of gas or am driving too fast due to…
ODI 10449398
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I was driving home. The road was wet. Because of this, i relied on my speedometer to make sure i am going a bit slower than my speed limit. I did not noticed until i had to hit my brakes to avoid a stray dog. My car skidded; i was going faster than what the gauge was saying (which is lower than actual speed) since i had to stop abruptly, another car rear-ended me. Ever since then, the gauge is all over the place,…
Crash reported
ODI 10543310
Instrument Cluster/Panel
The gauges on the 2005 mustang are faulty. It affects all gauges but the speedometer being the most important. The speedometer may read higher or lower than the actual speed you're going. This makes it a definite safety issue if your car is going faster than you think it is. This should be a recall!!! *tr
ODI 10563560
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I stopped at a rest stop on the pennsylvania turnpike and after restarting the car the temp gauge went all the way past hot but the engine was at normal temp. After the next three starts the gauge needle is past all readings and essentially pointing toward the bottom of the temp gauge, at nothing. I cannot tell if the engine is hot or cold or in the normal range. *tr
ODI 10434159
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I'm writing to you about my 2005 ford mustang and the issue with it's instrument cluster. This is a widespread problem with this make and model of car, just search "2005 mustang instrument cluster" on google and you'll see what i mean. Evidently the motors in these clusters, which operate your instrument dial needles, fail regularly. My car is a 2005, with 55,000 miles on it. Serviced regularly and well cared for.…
ODI 10438522
Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Vehicle Speed Control
Speedometer at times sticks or shows the incorrect speed. Even sitting idle the speedometer will show 5 miles an hour or even 20 mph. It's extremely inconsistent, so determining the correct speed is difficult to do. The speed will display both, higher than actual speed and lower than actual speed without ryhme or reason. Additionally the needle moves in a sporadic behavior, like a second hand tic on a clock, rather…
ODI 10425513
Instrument Cluster/Panel
The speedometer constantly malfunctions, which makes it impossible to know what speed you are traveling. The speedometer will either stick at zero or be 10 to 15 mph off. This is common problem based on personal experience with many other 2005 mustang v6 drivers. The problem requires the entire instrument panel to be replaced (~$500-800), and ford continues to give us all the run-around. A simple search online also…
ODI 10471409
Equipment · Instrument Cluster/Panel
My 2005 mustang rpm gauge has quit working. After researching online of this issue i found that this is a known issue with mustangs. Can you please let me know who i need to contact to get this item under a recall item that mandates ford to fix the issue. *kb
ODI 10416775