2005 Ford Mustang Parking Brake Problems
- 19
- 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
- parking brake · 18 records
- emergency brake · 6 records
- rear brakes · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Parking Brake
Upon following the instructions in the manufacturer issued owner's manual which states "to set the parking brake, pull the parking brake handle up as far as possible", i experienced a loud popping sound followed by the inability to use previously mentioned parking brake since the cables had been snapped. I have seen that there are numerous issues and complaints pertaining to the parking brake/parking brake cables…
ODI 10407009
Parking Brake
My 2005 ford mustang failed virginia state safety inspection due to all 3 emergency brake cables needing to be replaced. This is a known defect by ford (tsb 0654) and no recall has been issued. Numerous owners found on the www have similar complaints and have faced large repair cost ($500-700) as well as vehicles rolling out into the street causing accidents when left unattended on inclines. The parking brakes have…
ODI 10384551
12v/24v/48v Battery · Fuel Pump · Latch · Parking Brake · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Structure
2005 ford mustang with parking brake problems which caused the vehicle to be damaged after rolling down a hill. Consumer is also expressing discontent with the ford company. *kb the consumer stated the door handles were replaced three times, the convertible top had to be replaced, a new fuel pump was needed which was recalled, a new radio was installed, and the battery was replaced twice. *jb
ODI 10375776
Parking Brake
I have a 2005 ford mustang and went to go to work and my emergency brake will not release. I can not drive my car. Left it running for 20 minutes to let it warm up but it still will not release. This happened when i first got the car new and the dealership replaced the brake stating it was a defect. But now its doing the same thing. *tr
ODI 10370667
Parking Brake
E-brake malfunction on a 2005 ford mustang v6. I leave the car in gear all the time because of the issue. My vehicle rolled down a hill over a curb and caused $980 worth of damage to the condenser and radiator. Apparently ford said the e-cord is wrapped all around the unit and i need a replacement at $565. *tr
ODI 10366604
Parking Brake
Freezing temperatures and snow led me to use the parking brake on hill overnight. The next morning the rear brakes did not disengage despite releasing the e brake handle which turned off the sensor. I did not attribute the difficulty of the drive to the brakes as there was lots of snow in the parking lot and the light sensor was off. The car was driven half mile, and when i parked, i was inspecting the rotors, the…
ODI 10298493
Parking Brake
The parking brake cable on my 2005 mustang froze up and would not release. This causes the car to be not drivable as the rear brakes do not release tw*
ODI 10303066
Electrical System · Parking Brake · Structure
Water leak in passenger side kick panel ford knew of water leak issue when vehicle was manufactured. I had about an inch of water on my passenger floorboard after a storm. Also rear brakes stick after using emergency brake. If i ever have to use my e-brake in an emergency the rear wheels will lock up and be even more of a hazard and danger. Both these issues are very safety related. Searching the internet you will…
ODI 10330829
Parking Brake
I own a 2005 ford mustang and the parking brake will not release correctly and wears my back brakes and rotors prematurely. The parking brake sticking issue has happened numerous times and i have talked with the dealer i bought the car from and then to a different one to see if i got better results. I didn't!!! I feel like this should be covered by the warranty or a recall because it appears that many other mustang…
ODI 10258154
Parking Brake
The emergency brake on my 2005 mustang began freezing up and wouldn't release. Shortly after this began to occur the brake discontinued to work at all. After shelling out $300+ for a completely new emergency brake assembly, the same problem is back again. My guess is they have a design flaw in this assembly. *tr
ODI 10255072
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Electric
REAR BRAKE CABLE FREEZE. E BRAKE LOOSE. *TR
ODI 10332401
Parking Brake
Hand brakes are not locking or releasing properly, i had my car parked in my garage, i was warming it up, i pulled on the emergency brakes and went home to get something from inside the house and when i came back the car was already on the street with a dent, the hand brake did not lock, luckily no kids were there at the time, or a stroller. When releasing the hand brake it locks up it does not release and when…
ODI 10222556
Parking Brake
In low temperatures, below freezing, the parking brake will freeze. The cable has been replaced by the dealership 2x under warranty, yet the problem remains unfixed. *tr
ODI 10217925
Parking Brake
Parking brake freezes in temperatures below 30 degrees. I have had the emergency brake cables replaced in 2006, but the failure is occurring in the winter of 2007/2008. *tr
ODI 10217565
Parking Brake
The parking brake freezes when i use my ebrake and i can't drive till the ice in the boot is melted. It wears my brakes and happens anytime i use it. *tr
ODI 10255918
Parking Brake
Parking brake fails to release fully when temperatures are below 30 degree f. If your are not familiar if car, it could go unnoticed, causing overheating of the rear brakes and possible wheel bearings failure. Has not been repaired as of 2/6/07. Waiting for temperature rise before taking to dealer. *nm
ODI 10181782
Body · Electrical System · Parking Brake · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated that all of the gauges on the instrument panel stopped working and water was leaking under the passengers side floor board. The parking brake also became stuck and the cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician verified that the water was leaking through the engine compartment but was not able to determine how to…
ODI 10511665
Parking Brake
The parking brake calipers and pads freeze and will not release when temperature drops below 32 degrees--while the handle is fully released inside the vehicle. When in neutral and pushed car will not roll, and when in gear and given gas car barely budges. Taken twice to dealership--by tow truck--but when arrived temperature had risen above 32 degrees and pads etc had released. Dealership has not yet been able to…
ODI 10152455
Parking Brake
In the winter of 2006, i had to bring in my car in for the dealership to fix the parking brake. What happened was, the brake cable split somewhere allowing moisture to collect. When the parking brake was applied it would cause that moisture to freeze, with the result of locked brakes. This has also happened in 2007. The car is no longer on warranty so i don't bother getting it fixed anymore, knowing it will just…
ODI 10254937
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