2005 Ford Mustang Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 3%of 705 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Ford Mustang, 3% of the 705 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Popping noise up front when I turn left or right, also very hard to put gas in tank my brother is a certified mechanic and he said it was the strut bearing plate making the popping noise on the passenger side. It is like 300.00 plus labor to replace. I have read alot of people complaining on the popping noise, this should be a recall. The gas tank should be a recall too. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #10278537, filed 2009-07, 45,000 miles“2005 Mustang convertible top failure. No prior warning of failure. I took it the the Ford dealer in lugof, sc (james ervin Ford) to seek repair. Dealer said they did not repair failed convertible tops, I should take it to a body shop. I explained that the top had failed after just 42.000 miles on the car and that Ford had issued 2 TSB. They did not investigate the TSB and refused repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10210361, filed 2007-11, 42,250 miles“None of the gauges work. I have to drive pacing myself with other vehicles. Only the icon for gas needed comes on when the gas is low. Starting after about 10,000 miles on the car I have had increasing problems getting fuel in the car. Not just myself, but anyone that tries to fuel the car. I initially started holding the fuel nozzle upside down to get gas and that worked for a few years. (although you look like a dumb ass that doesn't know how to put gas in a car!) this last year it has gotten so bad that I am lucky to get 2 gallons in it, and that is with it repeatedly shutting off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679986, filed 2015-01, 20,000 miles“Initial problems: 1. Pin strip on driver side was peeling off 2. A/c vent fell out of console 3. Convertible top got stuck in the down position. Stopped by closest dealer because I was on vacation and we pulled the top back up. Brought it to a local dealer for repairs and they said it was not covered under warranty because the entire convertible top frame was twisted. They stated this was because I most likely had driven while the top was half way up/down. After several weeks Ford engineers decided to cover the repairs for the top. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132655, filed 2005-08, 1,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10020921Jan 30, 2007Rear shock service program.
- 10017907Jun 7, 2005Front suspension popping noise while turning right or left - vehicles built before 4/8/2005.
- 10014655Mar 1, 2005Popping noise front of vehicle on turns.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 25 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 20 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 6% |
| 2003 | 9 | 6% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 14 | 8% |
| 1996 | 22 | 9% |
| 1995 | 34 | 6% |
| 1994 | 17 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Mustang
235 complaintsElectrical 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 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