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2005 Ford Mustang Air bags Problems

Complaints
235about this part
Share
33%of 705 total for the year
Median mileage
56,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 235 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Ford Mustang, 33% of the 705 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,500 miles. 15 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“Takata recall I have contacted the dealer in bennington, vt on several occasions and they tell me that they do not have the parts to replace the recalled takata airbag. I am unable to get a sticker in 2018 because of this it comes up on the computer they use to get a sticker that I have a bad airbag,and I will be rejected and will not be able to drive my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11052042, filed 2017-12, 79,700 miles

“Manufacturer has not presented remedy to recall in a timely manner. Humid days are approaching as well as an increase in malfunctioning air bag. I took my car to get one recall serviced as it had two and the dealer said it only had one ready and thy had no timetable of when the other remedy would be available.”

NHTSA complaint #11001577, filed 2017-06, 177,800 miles

“Engine light came on and car was sticking in gear so I took it to the dealer. The dealer found out through a diagnostic test that the throttle assembly but wanted me to pay almost $1000.00 to get it fixed. I told them no and picked my car up. I went on line and found out there was a recall on the throttle assembly.”

NHTSA complaint #10788742, filed 2015-11, 51,000 miles

“Ford sent me a recall notice telling me not to allow any passenger in the passenger seat until the airbag has been replaced. This is my work car as I am in real estate and the loss of the car would seriously affect my business. I have spoken to Ford locally and nationally and they say that they will not provide a loaner car as a result of this defect regardless of the effect on my business. Can you help to direct me to the right area to complain.”

NHTSA complaint #11063079, filed 2018-01, 211,071 miles

“Takata recall-parts not available to fix and now I received notice that the company is filing chapter 11. I cannot make my vehicle safe! Luckily, I have not had an accident yet and I was able to get the parts for the driver side airbag recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11039135, filed 2017-10, 234,000 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202478%
202317%
202212%
202124%
202087%
201911%
201821%
2017104%
2016154%
2015235%
201424568%
201314554%
201215834%
201112527%
201017969%
200913575%
200824069%
200734857%
200622854%
200523533%
200498%
2003118%
20022017%
20012615%
20004214%
19993215%
1998156%
199763%
1996219%
1995274%
19943510%
19931616%
1992812%
199179%
1990911%

Other parts of the 2005 Ford Mustang

Electrical system
225 complaintsFuel system
100 complaintsBody and structure
56 complaintsVehicle speed control
54 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsEquipment
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Mustang

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