2005 Ford Mustang GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mustang GT years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 163 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford Mustang GT. That is the most of any Mustang GT model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (58 complaints, 36%), typically at around 46,500 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 163owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ford Mustang GT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 58 | 36% | 46,500 | “instrument cluster” (14%) | $1,300 |
| Air Bags | 49 | 30% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 7% | 6,413 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 7% | 57,600 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 5% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 8 | 5% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 5% | 26,055 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 4% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 4% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 4% | 34,612 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 2% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | 51,540 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2% | 48,600 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | 24,244 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 2% | 59,976 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 49,640 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 28,150 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 28,150 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 9,300 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 29,990 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 64,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ford Mustang GT recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Ford Mustang GT.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang GT. The contact stated the front passengerâs side seat belt was difficult to latch and detach. The contact stated that several times the seat belt failed to detach. The seat belt warning light was illuminated stating that the seat belt was not engaged when it…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang gt. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the transmission sensor and gear ratio were malfunctioning. The vehicle was driven back home…
Entire instrument cluster stopped working except for digital readout. The interior floods with water when it rains.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT SHAMALEY FORD (11301 GATEWAY BLVD W, EL PASO, TX 79936, [redacted]). THE DEALER KEPT SENDING EMAILS CONCERNING THE RECALL…
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Other Ford Mustang GT years
← 2004 Mustang GT · 2006 Mustang GT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mustang GT | 151 | 0 |
| 2005 | 163 | 0 |
| 2004 Mustang GT | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 Mustang GT | 51 | 0 |
| 2002 Mustang GT | 48 | 0 |
| 2001 Mustang GT | 59 | 0 |
| 2000 Mustang GT | 64 | 1 |
| 1999 Mustang GT | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 Mustang GT | 53 | 0 |
| 1997 Mustang GT | 23 | 0 |
| 1996 Mustang GT | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Mustang GT?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 58 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Mustang GT?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Ford Mustang GT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mustang GT model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.