2005 Ford Mustang electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 231 complaints for the 2005 Ford Mustang, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 231 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 202 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 29 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 47 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 54 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 33 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 202 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 61,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
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 paying to have the instrument panel replaced.
Speedometer not functioning. While driving 30MPH will register as 50MPH or while driving 60pmh will register as 120MPH. Emissions trouble light will periodically go on.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Mustang
- Air bags 236 complaints
- Fuel system 101 complaints
- Body & structure 57 complaints
- Cruise control 55 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Brakes 40 complaints
- Suspension 22 complaints
- Lighting 17 complaints