2005 Ford Mustang Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 24
- 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 24 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel gauge · 8 records
- fill tank · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle body failed as i was driving at speed on the freeway. When it failed, the vehicle immediately went into idle mode which made it very dangerous to avoid traffic as i attempted to move onto the shoulder of the freeway. The car moved at no more than 5mph! The repair is very expensive. I feel that this part should not fail after just 76,000 miles. Attached is the repair bill. *tr
ODI 10928220
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I purchased my 2005 ford mustang v6 automatic transmission in july of 2016. At the time of purchase everything seemed to be working fine but about a month later i noticed the fuel gauge was sitting at e so i attempted to fill it thinking i had an empty tank which meant i should have been able to put 14-16 gallons in and as i was refueling i noticed it kept shutting off even though i had just started the pump…
ODI 10985790
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
When i shift from park or neutral position to drive, the car surges forward. This has happened both when the car is in driveway stationary and intermittently at a stoplight. The date below that is required is incorrect; it has been doing it since i got the car i believe in feb 2005, but i didn't think of it being a safety issue until it was passed down to my daughter this year; for someone that isn't prepared, it…
ODI 10794894
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle after a gallon of fuel, some fuel would spew out and onto the contact. The vehicle taken to a dealer where they refused to diagnosis or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of failure. The failure mileage was 35,600.
ODI 10780645
Fuel/Propulsion System
When trying to fill the gas tank fuel backed out of the filler tube and would not enter the tank. Gas spilled out onto the ground.
ODI 10750029
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas pedal stuck going down hill resulting in auto running off road and over a cliff. The driver is on life support, the passenger paralyzed with a broken back. The pedal stuck one time before and it was not thought to be a recurring problem. As a result of the serious injuries, i am filing for them. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10671683
Fuel/Propulsion System
Purchased the vehicle used and every time i go to fill up the vehicle with gasoline it seems to be dificult to insert the nozzle all the way in and gasoline spits out. No record of accidents claims and visual inspection doesn't seem to show any damage to the assembly. No unusual bends in the neck of the receiver where you insert the nozzle. *js
ODI 10682012
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 · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Since about a year ago, november 2013, this vehicle has shown multiple issues. To start, it is an automatic 05 mustang which, the more i read online, the more that i seem to find that many have these exact same or very similar issues. Initially the dash cluster (everything besides the tachometer) was not functioning properly. The speedometer would get stuck at 20 mph but still move acting as though the 20 mph was…
ODI 10659251
Fuel/Propulsion System
I have a very hard time putting gas in my car . Allows me to only put a little at a time. It is very frusterating. I shouldn't have this problem every time i put gas.
ODI 10747278
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the temperature gauge became inoperable with no symptoms of the engine over heating. A certified mechanic replaced the thermostat and temperature gauge. The failure persisted after the repair was performed. In addition, an independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle where a trouble code was not detected. Recently the…
ODI 10573052
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Automatic transmission has trouble shifting into low gear. Doesn't want to accelerate after stopping. Sounds as if it is stuck in a gear. Have read many complaints about this online and ford just claims it isn't their problem. Also, all gauges quit working at approx 70,000 miles. Fuel system is terrible. Will not pump gas past half a tank and spits gas back out while pumping like its full. Causes pump to constantly…
ODI 10609963
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. While attempting to refuel the vehicle, fuel spewed out during every gallon. The contact mentioned that the fuel gauge worked only if the vehicle was on an incline. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel gauge needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,500.
ODI 10779847
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Dash cluster stops working no fuel, temp, no speed. Sometimes everything stops working. If i restart car it seems to reset its self. When trying to fill up gas tank it won't allow fuel to go in shuts pump off splashes out, found that if i hold fuel nozzle upside down i can get some gas in but takes about 10-15 mins to fill tank. These problems occur every week. I have not received notice yet of recall for airbag.…
ODI 10716454
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 · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving on highway engine light came on then fuel gauge went to 0 and speedometer down to 10 miles per hour and gauge flickered back up to 35..almost causing an accident not knowing what was happening. Past 6 months when fueling my car gas pump keeps kicking off, not sure if it could cause a fire, takes 15 minutes to fuel up. I will never buy a ford again. *tr
ODI 10471346
Fuel/Propulsion System
Over time, the vehicle gas tank has developed a condition where filling up the tank prematurely causes the gas pump to shut off prior to the tank being full of gas. Typically after only a few seconds. If you try to engage the pump again, a buildup of pressure can cause gasoline to shoot back out of the tank and all over the ground and the person pumping gas. The only way around this is to fill the tank with the…
ODI 10876680
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed. The contact attempted to refuel the vehicle but the fuel could not be added. In addition, the fuel gauge would not provide accurate readings. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they informed her that the fuel tank needed to be removed and repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10465812
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the fuel splashed out the vehicle although the fuel in the tank was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated it was a defective fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 15,000. The current mileage was 28,000.
ODI 10521059
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
One incident, driving home from work when car ran out of gas and saw the as gas guage indicator facing straight down, temperature guage and the tachometer was not working. The car ran out of gas on major high way and my daughter alone stuck on the road at 3 am with large trucks passing by. She had believed the car had plenty of gas. The guages are still not fixed properly do not work at 100777 miles.
ODI 10542508
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas gauge stopped working. Always shows empty. *tr
ODI 10480900
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
None of the gauges work. I have to drive pacing myself with other vehicles. Only the icon for gas needed comes on when the gas is low. Starting after about 10,000 miles on the car i have had increasing problems getting fuel in the car. Not just myself, but anyone that tries to fuel the car. I initially started holding the fuel nozzle upside down to get gas and that worked for a few years. (although you look like a…
ODI 10679986
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving at night at around 30mph when everything electrical went dead in my car including headlights and dashboard but the engine was still running. I was able to drive the car home but could not start it the next morning. Had to flat bed it to the dealership where they told me the whole computer system failed and had to be replaced. This happened 3 more time since then. Each time i was charged $3000 to have…
Fire reported
ODI 10489406
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall as well as problems filling the gas tank. While stationary trying to pump gas in to the gas tank the gas pump will shut off after pumping no ore than 1/16 of a tank then requiring you to dribble gas in to the tank with the pump regularly shutting off every few seconds and never filling the tank with out the pump shutting off completely, and this happens at all pumps in every state and every brand of…
ODI 11062493