2005 Ford Mustang GT: windshield wiper failure

Filed Mar 1, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 70,000 miles · CA

After heavy rain for a couple weeks. I was driving strait, in the rain on a city street. I noticed my radio turned off. Then also noticed my headlights and blinkers were also not working. After reaching my destination before it got too dark I stopped and tested all lights including brake lights. All of the exterior lights weren't working, the gas light came on (although I had atleast a half tank) tcs light and also the emergency brake light were on in the instrument panel. After parking the mustang in the garage for a couple weeks until I had time to check the status of the car. I noticed the floor of the cab (passenger side) was damp. The car battery was dead (less than a year old, red top optima) and there was mold actually growing in parts of the interior of the car. I did some research regarding this issue and found it common from a failed plug under the windshield wipers next to the A/C filter. Causing the water to fill up between the firewall and the engine compartment, and ultimately leaking inside the cab onto the sjb (smart junction box) located directly behind the firewall on the passenger side. I am very concerned for this safety issue for it can cause a serious accident if electronics fail while driving and also the fact that there is mold growing in my car from this issue. This is a common problem and needs addressed immediately

Filed May 5, 2014 · Electrical · 94,000 miles · ME

Since the car has had around 45000 miles on it I began having intermittent electrical issues. Speedometer, wipers, instrument cluster, brake lights, head lights, and blinkers all stop working while driving. I am forced to shut the ignition off while driving and recycle the key just to get the blinker work and then shut it off again to turn it off! Doors will no longer lock or unlock and cannot pop the trunk using fob. The electrical panel on the floor of the passenger side is clicking and I have read hundreds of complaints on the internet about this water leakage issue. How many people need to die before someone holds this manufacturer responsible? This has been a known issue for over 8 years and nothing has been done. Does someone need to be killed when my brake lights fail to illuminate before you take action?

Filed Mar 1, 2011 · Body, Visibility · 65,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang gt. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would sporadically fail when operating during rainy weather. In addition, water was leaking into the vehicle and onto the floorboard and control module. The dealer was contacted and advised him that the manufacturer had provided a technical service bulletin for the failure associated with the water leak but not a recall (the federal safety agency item number: 10028507- structure:body:roof and pillars). The vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The VIN was available.

Filed Dec 30, 2009 · Visibility · 35,000 miles · FL

2005 ford mustang gt purchased december of 2004. It has leaked continually on the passenger side every time it rains. The gem module has been soaked every time. Tail lights malfunction and I no longer have windshield wipers that work, so I cannot drive in the rain. The carpet has been replaced by my insurance company but ford refuses to do anything about these leaks and the damage done to the electrical system.

Filed Mar 28, 2008 · Electrical, Visibility · OH

Windshield wiper motor failure. First occurrence was sept 20 2007 was told the wiring had some corrosion on it and was replaced. March 27 2008 I experienced a stuck accelerator (another complaint filed) while getting on the freeway and car was towed to dealer, no wipers or radio after the accelerator problem. Dealer calls to say that the wiring had corrosion on it again. I've had 3 batteries in it due to a leaking windshield that leaked onto the fuse box and was shorting everything out. Rear defroster repaired in april 2007 its not working properly again only clears part of the window. The car was bought new in 2005 and has 6485 miles on it. The dealer gets to see the car almost everytime I drive it. This is getting ridiculous.

Filed Mar 28, 2008 · Acceleration, Visibility · 6,485 miles · OH

Windshield wiper motor failure. First occurrence was sept 20 2007 was told the wiring had some corrosion on it and was replaced. March 27 2008 I experienced a stuck accelerator (another complaint filed) while getting on the freeway and car was towed to dealer, no wipers or radio after the accelerator problem. Dealer calls to say that the wiring had corrosion on it again. I've had 3 batteries in it due to a leaking windshield that leaked onto the fuse box and was shorting everything out. Rear defroster repaired in april 2007 its not working properly again only clears part of the window. The car was bought new in 2005 and has 6,485 miles on it. The dealer gets to see the car almost everytime I drive it. This is getting ridiculous.

Filed Mar 28, 2008 · Visibility · 6,485 miles · OH

Windshield wiper motor failure. First occurrence was sept 20 2007 was told the wiring had some corrosion on it and was replaced. March 27 2008 I experienced a stuck accelerator (another complaint filed) while getting on the freeway and car was towed to dealer, no wipers or radio after the accelerator problem. Dealer calls to say that the wiring had corrosion on it again. I've had 3 batteries in it due to a leaking windshield that leaked onto the fuse box and was shorting everything out. Rear defroster repaired in april 2007 its not working properly again only clears part of the window. The car was bought new in 2005 and has 6485 miles on it. The dealer gets to see the car almost everytime I drive it. This is getting ridiculous.