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2005 Ford Mustang GT Equipment Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 163 total for the year
Median mileage
38,200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Ford Mustang GT, 2% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,200 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I recently purchased a 2005 model Mustang Gt from jim skinner honda in dothan alabama. The vehicle has a significant water leak into the passenger floorboard and into the smart junction box area. The water penetrates into the wiring harnesses and box itself. Being that most operations on this vehicle are electronically controlled it is my opinion (mechanic) that water intrusion into this area could cause an engine failure and has caused lighting malfunctions on the taillights of the vehicle. When raining the vehicle typically experiences electrical ghosts of various sorts. …”

NHTSA complaint #10248054, filed 2008-11, 61,080 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang Gt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced at a dealer, the technician discovered that the air conditioner emitted a harmful gas into the cabin. As a result, the contact sustained sensations of lightheadedness, severe headaches and heart palpitations that required medical attention. The dealer advised the contact not to activate the air conditioner to avoid further health issues. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,200.”

NHTSA complaint #10676753, filed 2015-01, 38,200 miles

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200632%
200532%
200417%
200312%
200212%
200112%
199613%

Other parts of the 2005 Ford Mustang GT

Electrical system
58 complaints
Air bags
49 complaints
Fuel system
20 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Mustang GT

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology