2005 Ford Mustang Exterior Lighting Problems
- 10
- 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 10 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- smart junction · 4 records
- passenger side · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
There is an apparent design flaw in 2005 mustangs as i have read hundreds of similar complaints as to what i am experiencing. Due to this design flaw after a recent day of heavy rain 1 headlight and 1 signal light will not turn off once the car has been shut off. I researched and apparently the smart junction box (sjb) got wet and the electrical unit is now malfunctioning. There was also a strong burning smell when…
ODI 11163225
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
After we had the first airbag recall replaced we started to experience the flicker 9f the airbag light. We assumed this was due to the necessity of the passenger side airbag needing to be recalled. Our service technician doesn't agree. They say the instrument cluster needs replacing. The only information i can find on that is that all other gauges fail if the cluster needs replacing. That is why i feel that the…
ODI 11104443
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Defect in under cowl drainage leads to rainwater leaking into passenger compartment. Water drains down wiring harness into the smart junction box casing electrical shorts that at first caused the right headlamp to shutdown after 15 seconds. Recycling the headlight switch brings the headlight back on for another 15 seconds. This condition renders the vehicle unsafe to operate from sunset to sunrise. Now the drivers…
ODI 10810894
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Structure
Water got to fuse box made headlights go off and flooded passenger side of car. *tr
ODI 10577792
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Drove not knowing how fast i was going except my gps thank god, airbag said malfuntion popped me in the face, lights were dim couldn't see and drove into a pole. Third huge issue and ford won'r fix b/c warranty i could have killed or been killed. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10607997
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
There is a manufacturer's defect that allows water leakage into the instrument panel/smart box junction and subsequently into the vehicle itself. Resultant issues include the inability to drive the vehicle (frozen shift), electrical failure with loss of instruments including various gauges, brake lights, ventilation/ac, power windows, and headlights, and physical water damage (mold/mildew). Ford is aware of the…
ODI 10400373
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
None of the gauges on this vehicle work. Including speed/temp/oil/fuel. *tr
ODI 10561538
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Driving down the highway in a drizzle rain, the headlights, blinkers, fuel gauge, stereo, stopped working, the ebrake light, fuel light, check engine light, oil light, came on. The traction control turned of and will not turn back on. On passenger side of vehicle floor was wet, the smart junction box had water on it and on the wiring harness. *tr
ODI 10282386
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
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Complete lighting failure while traveling at night. While driving home all of my lights began to flicker then completely failed, no headlights tail lights dash ( seemed to be a complete electrical failure ) initially thought engine had quit but no it was still running. I did get an engine code indicator light on the dash. Once pulled over i checked the battery cables both were tight still no lights in the process i…
ODI 10238518
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Ford Mustang.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.