2005 Ford Mustang Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 4%of 705 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Ford Mustang, 4% of the 705 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,500 miles. 1 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.
“Throttle body failed as I was driving at speed on the freeway. When it failed, the vehicle immediately went into idle mode which made it very dangerous to avoid traffic as I attempted to move onto the shoulder of the freeway. The car moved at no more than 5mph! The repair is very expensive. I feel that this part should not fail after just 76,000 miles. Attached is the repair bill.”
NHTSA complaint #10928220, filed 2016-11, 76,000 miles“I purchased a 2005 Ford Mustang v6. The first thing to break was the plastic on the shifter that you put into gear. Then I started having trouble with gears not wanting to go into park. I am not the only one with this problem. My son bought a 2006 gt Ford Mustang and his is having the same problem. I will not buy another Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #10221795, filed 2008-03, 100 miles“Clutch is jumpy starting off in 1st gear...I have to let it out almost all the way to get it to fully engage. Owned the car since dec, 7800 miles....all highway..feel like I have no power. .dealer told me to test it in the pking lot by revving it and letting the clutch out...even w/ twc off, barely a chirp!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10121809, filed 2005-05, 7,500 miles“In heavy city traffic, stepped on gas to accelerate, car would not go. Kept giving gas would finally respond. Did this several times in one day. Next time we tried to drive it engine safe mode light came on and car would not accelerate at all. Through research and talking to others determined that it is the throttle body (drive by wire) a known problem with some Ford vehicles. Talked to the Ford dealer where we bought the car and the service person we spoke to told us it would be covered by Ford's extended warranty in response to csp 13n03. …”
NHTSA complaint #10611384, filed 2014-07, 74,000 miles“I was driving down the road at the speed limit when all of a sudden the engine light came on and the car immediately stalled. I had to pull over to the shoulder and put my hazards on so I didn't get hit from behind or cause a dangerous accident to the other motorists. I turned off the car, left the hazards on and waited a few minutes before starting it up again. It started thankfully and I was able to pull into a parking lot safely to avoid an accident. Very frightening experience. Eventually someone was able to come and help me get my car home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598599, filed 2014-06, 6,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10022290Apr 19, 2007Automatic transmission solenoid emissions warranty extension. Sample consumer letter attached.
- 10021732Apr 3, 2007Reflashing the powertrain control module (pcm).
- 10014100Jan 1, 2006Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers.
- 10017871Jul 1, 2005Gear rollover noise.
- 10017919Jun 7, 2005Growl/grinding noise in 2nd or 3rd gear during deceleration - tr3650 manual transmission - vehicles built before 1/15/2005.
- 10017887Apr 1, 2005Axle whine - vehicles built through 11/15/2004.
- 10014649Mar 1, 2005580 & 1500 RPM VIBRATION.
- 10014647Mar 1, 2005Buzz rattle noise from transmission bell housing area.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 3 | 15% |
| 2024 | 10 | 12% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 9 | 16% |
| 2020 | 26 | 21% |
| 2019 | 28 | 18% |
| 2018 | 46 | 23% |
| 2017 | 22 | 8% |
| 2016 | 29 | 8% |
| 2015 | 42 | 10% |
| 2014 | 30 | 8% |
| 2013 | 48 | 18% |
| 2012 | 177 | 38% |
| 2011 | 200 | 43% |
| 2010 | 13 | 5% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 30 | 9% |
| 2007 | 35 | 6% |
| 2006 | 32 | 8% |
| 2005 | 25 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 8% |
| 2003 | 15 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 16 | 9% |
| 2000 | 40 | 13% |
| 1999 | 25 | 12% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 29 | 16% |
| 1996 | 25 | 10% |
| 1995 | 57 | 9% |
| 1994 | 50 | 14% |
| 1993 | 5 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 9% |
| 1991 | 9 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 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 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.
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