Ford Mustang GT headlights problems

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 Nov 24, 2014 · Electrical, Seat belts · 50,000 miles · NC

I have replaced driver side and passenger side seat belts 2 time and they need it again they stop retracting. My driver side window will not work it the sun shines on that side of car. Headlights had to be replaced because they were so foggy you couldn't see when lights were on.

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 Dec 14, 2011 · Acceleration, Electrical · 85,000 miles · IL

During rain, the entire electrical system shut down. Radio, windows, headlights, taillights, turn signals, hazards, door locks, keyfob, fuel gauge, oil pressure, coolant temperature gauge, hand brake indicator, traction control system, brake switch (for taking car out of park), starter (once the car is turned off, it will not start again). Any substantial rain results in water pooling in passenger side foot area, and saturation of fuse box area, which provides concerns for a vehicle-wide loss of electrical power and brake/steering control. I have looked at several online owners' forums and there are numerous cases of this commonly-documented safety problem. I have had the vehicle in for this exact issue before and the problem could not be located (or reproduced)during rain, the entire electrical system shut down. Radio, windows, headlights, taillights, turn signals, hazards, door locks, keyfob, fuel gauge, oil pressure, coolant temperature gauge, hand brake indicator, traction control system, brake switch (for taking car out of park), starter (once the car is turned off, it will not start again). Any substantial rain results in water pooling in passenger side foot area, and saturation of fuse box area, which provides concerns for a vehicle-wide loss of electrical power and brake/steering control. I have looked at several online owners' forums and there are numerous cases of this commonly-documented safety problem. I have had the vehicle in for this exact issue before and the result is "the problem could not be located (or reproduced)".

Filed Nov 4, 2010 · Electrical · 71,100 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang gt. While driving in rainy weather conditions approximately 40 MPH at dusk, the entire instrument panel indicators and headlights failed. The contact drove onto the emergency lane for five minutes before the indicators and headlights began to operate. The contact saw water from the rain leaking onto the front passenger floorboard and on the electrical box. The identical failure occurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed him that the vehicle exceeded the service warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 71,100.

Filed Nov 13, 2009 · Electrical · 20,250 miles · GA

My car is a 2005 mustang gt with only 20250 miles. I usually keep it in the garage, mainly driving on pleasant weekends. On wednesday the 11th, I was driving in a heavy rain when the car suddenly lost almost all electrical components (I.e. No power to any lights, radio, power windows, door locks etc.). All of the idiot lights came on indicating failure across the board. The traction control was also turned off. When I got it home, I noticed that the passenger side carpet was wet. I opened the passenger side access panel and discovered water dripping from the gem (generic electric module). The unit had obviously shorted out causing the problems (confirmed by web research at several mustang web sites). Neither the dealership or ford will pay for the repair because the car is 5 years old, even though it has low mileage. The extended warranty I purchased does not cover this damage either. Searching ford's tsbs, revealed a tsb on the water problem, but nothing on the gem. Ford is aware of the situation, based on other complaints, but has not recalled the vehicle. The vehicle is in the process of drying out and has not been repaired. Estimated cost is around $1000.00 I believe this is a critical issue. Had this problem occurred during nighttime I would have been instantly blind due to the loss of headlights, and hidden from other drivers due to lack of rear lights and turn indicators. With the loss of traction control while driving in the rain, the chance of loosing control of the vehicle is an increased danger to the occupants, other drivers, pedestrians, and property. This car should be recalled.

Filed Nov 2, 2008 · Lights · VA

The head light lenses on my 2002 gt mustang has faded so bad its affecting the lighting you can barely see at night it makes the lights really dim, like shining a light through paper kind of an idea. This is something that needs looked into, there are several models this is affecting. And I think ford needs to replace these at their expense, there needs to be a recall to deal with this. It only get worse as time goes by, mine have kept getting more faded as time goes by and its on the inside of the lenses so it has to be a problem in their plastic they make them from. Please investigate this as its a very important safety issue.

Filed Oct 15, 2007 · Lights · 60,000 miles · MD

Headlight plastic covers have become cloudy/hazed over the past year to the point where the headlights fail to properly illuminate the road causing hazardous driving conditions at night. I have contacted both my local dealer and ford motor corp. And have been instructed they will not pay for the repair as the vehicle is out of warranty. I feel since this is a safety issue not a cosmetic problem they should pay for new headlights.

Filed Oct 12, 2006 · Lights · 95,000 miles · SC

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds at night, the headlights were not bright enough to see the road. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the lenses were clouded over and the headlights needed to be replaced. Updated 11/17/06.

Filed Sep 9, 2002 · Lights · IN

While driving and with no warning headlight lenses will fog up, and it will be hard for consumer to see during night hours, causing consumer to have visual problems while driving. Dealer notified.*ak