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.
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2005 ford mustang. Consumer writes in regards to faulty speedometer *tgw
ODI 10411298
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Was driving the car and the gas gauge started acting weird. Stopped and filled up the car and after starting the car the gauge went all the way past 'e'. Shortly after that the speedometer started sticking. I could be at a stop light and it would show i was going 20 mph. Usually turning the car off and back on would get the speedometer to go down. The higher the speed said the more you had to turn it off and on…
ODI 10534950
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Cluster gauge on my 2005 mustang is reading 70mph at all times. Even when the car is off. *tr
ODI 10410281
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. While driving approximately 65-75 mph, speedometer displayed an abnormal reading of 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised that the instrument cluster would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. He called the manufacturer and was advised that there was a national back order for the part needed to repair the instrument cluster. The…
ODI 10393959
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Instrument cluster on 2005 ford mustang v6 coupe. Speedometer began to show incorrect speeds. Sometimes it is 15-20 mph below actual speed and occasionally drops to zero or below. *tr
ODI 10411631
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I was told that these items, the fuel gauge, tachometer parts of the instrument cluster are faulty in most 2005 mustangs. There have been so many problems that ford changed it for 2006 models. I was further informed that if enough owners complained that a recall would be activated. Hopefully i'll be hearing from you and or ford motor company. Thank you. *js
ODI 10545428
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I've a ford mustang 2005 v6 [coup] with 66,000 miles on it. Few months back, i was driving and suddenly realized that the speedometer gauge jumped to 120 mph even when the car is stationary. Of late, my temperature gauge is also giving erratic readings.. This is a problem which seems to be inherent in the car itself since this has been reported in umpteenth internet forums particularly for ford mustang 2005 v6.…
ODI 10402287
Instrument Cluster/Panel
2005 ford mustang coup v6 - instrument cluster failure - headlight failure -turn signal failure - false information via digital instrument display - door lock failure - radio failure. Indications of failure began in january 2010 with speedometer failure. In the fall of 2010, the charging system gauge failed but in-car system check reported all was normal. During the summer, speedometer returned to normal operations.…
ODI 10380781
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer and rpm would jump around then it just stopped working then my temp gauge went all the way past h and its stuck there. *tr
ODI 10610912
Instrument Cluster/Panel
The speedometer began to malfunction on my mustang last winter. Some days it would work fine, other days the needle would not move at all, and on other days it would read a speed that was below what i believe i was driving based on the other vehicles traveling around me and my experience driving my car. The speedometer was mostly fine over the summer, except on a couple of occasions where my speedometer was reading…
ODI 10432240
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Went to start my car and noticed the speedometer was sitting on 20mph. Up to this point, it had no problems. I tried to reset according to manufacturer instructions with no success. A few days later it had moved up to 80mph. After a few more trips and several attempts to reset the speedometer, it finally dropped back down to 0. However, less than a month later, i have noticed it moving back up. Up to this point i…
ODI 10380175
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer does not work accurately, either moves erratically, or not at all. *tr
ODI 10454447
Cables · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed. The fuel gauge would read empty when the vehicle was full of gasoline. In addition, the speedometer and the oil level gauge failed. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection and they informed him that the speedometer cables needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The…
ODI 10462709
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer erratic, inaccurate. Often inoperable. Occasionally works in ambient temperatures above 60 degrees f. Erratic/inoperable condition is more pronounced as ambient temperature drops below 60 degrees f. Replaced sensor assembly - engine speed, part #xw4z-7h103-aa. Problem persists. *tr
ODI 10447256
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
Instrument Cluster/Panel
My speedometer gauge is not working properly. When in high enough heat or low enough cold, the speedometer jumps from 10 to 40 or all the way to 120mph when the car is not even moving. This is dangerous! I may be on the highway thinking i'm going 50 when in reality i'm going slower or faster! *tr
ODI 10418315
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer needle moves with speed increase, but does not reverse motion with speed decrease. *js
ODI 10455451
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I first started having an issue with the temp gauge not working. Now when it is cold outside my speedometer and rpm meter are not functioning until the car is warm enough. This first happened in feb 2010 but just one time. The first time it happened it was cold out and my speedometer went from 0 to 120 while stopped at a light then it stuck there and did not fix itself till the last part of that day. Now it is…
ODI 10437923
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated that instrument cluster failed as none of the gauges on the instrument panel illuminated or functioned at all. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the cluster was not functioning and needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and was told that there were no recalls or warranties for the…
ODI 10328246
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. While driving approximately 60 mph the temperature gauge for the oil read 195 degrees even though the vehicle was running hot and began to smoke. The contact drove onto the emergency lane and waited for the vehicle to cool down. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test and to be repaired. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for…
Fire reported
ODI 10320676
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Speedometer gauge does not work it started to get stuck now it does not work. To my consideration it is dangerous not to know the speed you are going. Also the fuel gauge is not working. *tr
ODI 10399727
Instrument Cluster/Panel
I have a 2005 ford mustang that the speedometer and odometer are not working. I have contacted ford motor company and they said that they have not had enough complaints to warrant a recall. Apparently, they have not googled 2005 ford mustang instrument cluster and read all of the problems from other mustang owners. I am in the process of getting problem fixed but i am very dissatisfied with the service that i am…
ODI 10331580
Exterior Lighting · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. While driving between 50-55 mph in rainy weather conditions at night, the entire instrument panel and exterior lighting failed without warning. In addition, the front passenger side floor area and fuse panel exhibited water leakage. There was extremely poor night visibility due to the failures. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact heard a clicking…
ODI 10267316
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Initially, the tachometer stopped working unsure of the date, early 2009. 5-speed. Replaced a fuse thinking that was the problem but it didn't fix the problem. In september 2009, while on the highway for about 45 minutes heading out for the weekend, the temperature gauge indicates the car is hot. We pull over and check under the hood; no smoke, no leaks, no smell, everything seems normal. We decide to return to our…
ODI 10329158
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Gauge cluster bad. Don't know how fast i am going.the rest of the gauges do not work so i don't know temp,voltage,gas,oil pressure or tech. They need a recall i did not give 30,000 for a car with problems. They want 700 to fix it but everyone with a 05-06 model has this problem. *tr
ODI 10428852