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SuspensionPart report

2005 Ford Mustang GT Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 163 total for the year
Median mileage
24,244miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Ford Mustang GT, 2% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,244 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.

“Took car in for safety inspection, and I was told that the lower arm controls needed to be replaced in order for the car to pass inspection, the car only had 24,244 miles and I found out on line that there was a recall to replace them but according to the Ford rep my VIN # was not in the recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10297428, filed 2009-12, 24,244 miles

“Just bought car 1 month ago and there are several technical service bulletins on my 2005 Ford Mustang Gt. All of which my car is experiencing. Hesitation on acceleration , loud knocking noise from under hood at low speed turns , extremely difficult to pump gas , pre-mature automatic shut-off , most of which pose safety issues . I called then 48 hours after buying car to ask can I bring it back to repair which they quoted me 2000.00 for a differential issue on a car that has 17,646 miles. Called Ford relations they said im responsible for all repair costs even though they are listed as manuf. …”

NHTSA complaint #10272514, filed 2009-06, 17,800 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang Gt. The contact heard an unfamiliar noise and three of the four tires blew out. After a diagnosis, she was informed that the lower ball joints were faulty. The lower ball joints were repaired; however, the check engine light illuminated two days later. The vehicle was taken back to be repaired and she was informed that the throttle body sensor failed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 06e089000 (suspension:front). The current mileage was 38,000 and failure mileage was 25,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10239741, filed 2008-08, 25,000 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200653%
200532%
200312%
200224%
200147%
200023%
199913%
199812%
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