2005 Ford Mustang Technical Service Bulletins

46 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Ford Mustang. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10240415Jul 27, 2023Air bags. Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT • Updated Ranger Technical Information to include images of a pass and fail airbag inflator inspection for 2007-2011 model years.
• 10235153Apr 4, 2023Body and structure. For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist.
• 10209374Mar 28, 2022Air bags. Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection: Ford Motor Company has determined that some vehicles claimed by dealers as repaired under Takata Airbag Safety Recalls 15S21, 17S42, 18S02, 19S01, and 21S12 may not have received the claimed repairs.
• 10177863Jul 13, 2020Body and structure. This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
• 10156863Feb 7, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
• 10155551Feb 7, 2019Body and structure. Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
• 10143079Jun 1, 2018Equipment, Engine. Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft roller follower(s) requiring replacement, replace all of the camshaft roller followers on both banks/cylinder heads with part number 3L3Z-6564-A, not just the…
• 10109070Sep 21, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes…
• 10057747Dec 17, 2014Air bags. Ford: some 2005-2006 ford gt and 2005-2008 mustang vehicles will be receiving driver airbag inflator replacements.
• 10057596Oct 22, 2014Air bags. Ford: 2005-2006 ford gt, 2005-2008 mustang, and 2004-2005 ranger vehicles operated in florida, hawaii, puerto rico, or the u.s virgin islands are in need of an airbag inflator replacement. 06/11/15 *ta.
• 10048099Aug 1, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Ford/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm fluctuation and hard starts or battery disconnect or dead battery after keep alive memory (kam) clear. Models 2003-05 thunderbird, 05-06 mustang, 06-08 fusion, 04-05 explorer, 05-06 expedition, 05-07 f-150; 2003-06 ls, 06 zephyr, 05-06 navigator; 06-08 milan.
• 10045340Jul 10, 2012Engine. Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0505, p0506, p2111 and p2112.
• 10028507May 1, 2009Body and structure. Ford: vehicle may exhibit a difficult to diagnose water leak in the front floor area. May be caused by loose grommets and/or sealer skips around the cowl area, loose a-pillar window weatherstrip retainer.
• 10029168Dec 1, 2008Body and structure. Ford; some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to diagnose water leak in front floor area. This may be caused by loose grommets and/or sealer skips around cowl area, loose a pillar window weatherstrip retainer.
• 10020080Mar 1, 2008Fuel system. Mil on with dtc p0463, or erratic fuel gauge concern. *tt updated 6/2/08.
• 10027146Jun 3, 2007Body and structure. Ford: in some vehicles there may exhibit a difficult diagnose of a water leak in the front floor area.
• 10022290Apr 19, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transmission solenoid emissions warranty extension. Sample consumer letter attached.
• 10021732Apr 3, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Reflashing the powertrain control module (pcm).
• 10020921Jan 30, 2007Suspension. Rear shock service program.
• 10020792Jan 16, 2007Engine cooling. Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0340, p0344, p0345, p0349. Are found.
• 10021059Aug 1, 2006Brakes. Abs warning lamp on. Ground g101.
• 10019798Apr 29, 2006Electrical system. P0456 dtc and mil illumination.
• 10019962Jan 1, 2006Brakes. Park brake cable freezing/rear brakes dragging.
• 10019387Jan 1, 2006Fuel system. Fuel fill slow, or difficult to fill.
• 10019378Jan 1, 2006Electrical system. Diagnostic trouble codes p0340/p0344/p0345/p0349 - 4.6l 3v and 5.4l 3v.
• 10019010Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. Mil on with dtc p2004 through p2008, p151a, p2015, p202 - 4.6l 3v.
• 10014100Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers.
• 10018745Nov 14, 2005Engine cooling. Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
• 10017871Jul 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Gear rollover noise.
• 10017919Jun 7, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Growl/grinding noise in 2nd or 3rd gear during deceleration - tr3650 manual transmission - vehicles built before 1/15/2005.
• 10017907Jun 7, 2005Suspension. Front suspension popping noise while turning right or left - vehicles built before 4/8/2005.
• 10014651Jun 7, 2005Fuel system, Other or unknown. Fuel fill slow, or difficult to fill.
• 10017874Jun 1, 2005Fuel system. Erratic fuel gauge reading and/or p0463 (fuel level sensor circuit high input) in pcm.
• 10017914May 1, 2005Electrical system. Re-check instrument cluster gauges after battery recharge.
• 10017895Apr 1, 2005Air bags. Air bag warning lamp on - dtc b1891 in restraints control module or lamp flashes code 53 - vehicles built before 10/02/2004.
• 10017887Apr 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Axle whine - vehicles built through 11/15/2004.
• 10014655Mar 1, 2005Suspension. Popping noise front of vehicle on turns.
• 10014649Mar 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 580 & 1500 RPM VIBRATION.
• 10014647Mar 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Buzz rattle noise from transmission bell housing area.
• 10012947Feb 21, 2005Engine cooling. Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm).
• 10014329Dec 31, 2004Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p035x and no driveability symptoms on 4.6l 3v engine.
• 10014310Dec 31, 2004Body and structure. Weld bonding procedure.
• 10014086Dec 13, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
• 10014062Dec 13, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
• 10014601Dec 1, 2004Equipment. Audio unit backlight inoperative and or dtc b2477.
• 10011162Aug 23, 2004Engine cooling. Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.

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