2005 Ford Mustang GT Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,540miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Ford Mustang GT, 2% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,540 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.
“After heavy rain for a couple weeks. I was driving strait, in the rain on a city street. I noticed my radio turned off. Then also noticed my headlights and blinkers were also not working. After reaching my destination before it got too dark I stopped and tested all lights including brake lights. All of the exterior lights weren't working, the gas light came on (although I had atleast a half tank) tcs light and also the emergency brake light were on in the instrument panel. After parking the mustang in the garage for a couple weeks until I had time to check the status of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10957883, filed 2017-03, 70,000 miles“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“Serious leaking issues on new fords model 05 through 08. My brand new car had leaking under the floorboard which caused black mold and other mold to grow causing health and other problems. It has also caused electrical problems in other fords. Brake lights malfunctioning, possible air bag malfunctions. Ford knows of the issue and is not having a re-call.”
NHTSA complaint #10227534, filed 2008-05, 12,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang Gt. While driving between 35-45 MPH in light rain, the entire instrument panel and exterior lighting failed without warning. In addition, the front driver's and passenger side floor areas accumulated an excessive amount of water leakage. Water entered into the fuse panel. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, where it was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to a cracked body torque seam. …”
NHTSA complaint #10267486, filed 2009-05, 42,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Mustang GT
58 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEquipment
3 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.
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