2005 Ford Mustang engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 43 complaints for the 2005 Ford Mustang, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
My son was driving his 2005 ford mustang yesterday when it burst into flames. He was pulling onto I 95 when the car suddenly shut off. He couldn't even make if off the driving area when it came to a complete stop. Once it stopped black smoke started pouring out. He jumped out of the car and ran away from it when it burst into flames. The car was in perfect condition. Never even missed an oil change. No warning signs of any issues.
Dt: purchased vehicle on april 27, 2005 , and the engine blew out on august 12, 2005. There was a ticking noise, stopped vehicle, and checked the oil, put oil in it, kept ticking, and the engine blew out. The safety lights on the dashboard did not come on. Contacted dealer, they hooked vehicle to the machine. They said water got into the air intake valve. Called another ford dealer to get second opinion , they said that was impossible and it was hydro locked. It should be covered under warranty.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Mustang
- Air bags 236 complaints
- Electrical system 231 complaints
- Fuel system 101 complaints
- Body & structure 57 complaints
- Cruise control 55 complaints
- Brakes 40 complaints
- Suspension 22 complaints
- Lighting 17 complaints