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2005 Ford Mustang Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Ford Mustang has 77 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Ford Mustang

Airbags
276
Electrical
248
Fuel System
77
Speed Control
46
Brakes
43
Structure
37
Engine
34
Other
29
Powertrain
26
Suspension
23
Steering
8
Visibility
6
Lights
5
Wheels
3
Tires
3

77

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 7, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to fu...
May 25, 2018FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK COULD NOT FILLED ...
Nov 21, 2016FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHROTTLE BODY FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING AT SPEED ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN IT FAILED, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATE...
Jun 6, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRETURNING HOME FROM WORK, THE ENGINE STOPPED OPERATING. I PULLED ONTO THE MEDIAN AND MANAGED TO BRIN...
Dec 1, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEI OWN A FORD MUSTANG 2005 V6. THE FIRST THING TO HAPPEN AROUND DECEMBER OF 2013 WAS MY GAS GAUGE DR...
Nov 12, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRECENTLY PURCHASED 2005 FORD MUSTANG AND WAS TOLD UPON SALE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL G...
Jun 1, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEOUR 2005 FORD MUSTANG V6 STARTED SHOWING NO FUEL ON THE GAUGE APPROXIMATED IN JUNE OF 2013. AT FIRS...
Aug 1, 2012FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMGAS GAUGE ERRATIC. THEN FAILED LAST AUGUST. FORD SAYS MUST REPLACE ENTIRE CLUSTER AT COST OF $450-65...
Jul 16, 2012FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEAFTER COMING TO A STOP, I TRY TO ACCELERATE AND THE CAR STALLS AND JERKS INTO GEAR. I WAS TOLD THAT ...
Jun 19, 2012FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFIRST THE GAS GAUGE HAND WOULD STAY ON EMPTY EVEN WHEN FILLING UP OR IT WOULD GO STRAIGHT DOWN WAY P...
Jan 2, 2012FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMGAUGE CLUSTER NOT OPERATIONAL. SPEEDOMETER INACCURATE. WHILE SITTING AT A STAND STILL WILL READ 70 M...
Dec 14, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDURING RAIN, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. RADIO, WINDOWS, HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, TURN SI...
Nov 11, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI FILLED UP THE GAS TANK AND THE FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE REGISTERED PAST THE FULL LEVEL AND NOW IS GIVING ...
Jul 1, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY FUEL GAUGE ON VEHICLE HAS QUIT WORKING AND SAYS I HAVE NO GAS WHEN I HAVE JUST FILLED UP, THE SPE...
Jun 15, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFAILURE OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND WATER LEAK IN PASSENGER SIDE FOOT WELL. SPEEDOMETER NON-FUNCTIONI...
Jun 13, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE FIRST THING TO HAPPEN AROUND JUNE OF 2011 WAS MY GAS GAUGE DROPPED TO EMPTY AND THE LOW FUEL LIG...
Mar 18, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2005 FORD MUSTANG BEEN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT 3 TIMES FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO FILL GAS TANK, SPEWS...
Feb 18, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMY FORD MUSTANG HAS NOW 32K MILES ON IT PURCHASED NEW AND ONLY ONE OWNER/DRIVER. ALL OF MY INSTRUMEN...
Jan 10, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEGAS TANK WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT GAS FROM A GAS STATION PUMP. WE HAVE REPEATED SHUT OFFS OF THE PUMP....
Dec 3, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2005 MUSTANG V6 AUTOMATIC. STALLING UNEXPECTLY THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. REPAIR SHOP UNABLE ...

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