Water is coming from under the dash board when it rains and causing a big flood in my vehicle.
2005 Ford Mustang body complaints
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After a light rain I noticed water dripping into the passenger side kick plate/glove box area. Car would not start. Had it towed to dealer. Started next day and could not replicate problem. Next day, same problem. Water noticeable in passenger compartment. Shook smart junction box and notice water leaking out. Car started and stopped when sjb shaken. Took to dealer. Replaced sjb for $750. Month later same issue, this time car shut off while driving on freeway in rain. Loss of all control, electrical and power. Could not restart. Pounded on sjb and eventually started. Got it back home. Now brakes lights, turn signal, headlights, A/C and display panel not operating. I am surprised that someone has not been killed yet. In trying to solve this issue, it appears that the internet is fully of the same stories. Sickening.
I have a major paint defect, bubbling or blistering under the paint on my aluminum hood. A factory defect, which ford has been aware since 2004 and continued to sell aluminum hoods until 2013.
My car shows erratic needle movement and gauges are reading over heat 0 miles per hour while moving and sticks at 120 MPH after use and is parked. Gas meter is off, odometer is off, it's very scary to drive and expensive. Already dealt with the water leak issue form passenger side. Cluster panel is broken I believe. Bad dash board. Hundreds of forums explain same issues on going years on new models. Not safe or fair for ford to not address this death trap.
Water got to fuse box made headlights go off and flooded passenger side of car.
The clear coat is bubbling/popping off on the drivers side fender. Water gets under the clear coat and pulls it even farther away from the paint.
Known hood corrosion (I couldn't select hood in "affected parts) issue re: ford tsb 6-25-15 - breaking through paint at this point and several different spots on the hood. Apparently class action suit has been filed. Ford refuses to pay for repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated that all of the gauges on the instrument panel stopped working and water was leaking under the passengers side floor board. The parking brake also became stuck and the cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician verified that the water was leaking through the engine compartment but was not able to determine how to repair it. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.
I was driving about 55mph and heard a beep, looked in the dash and saw the engine went into a "fail safe mode". The car slowed down and jerked and slowed down quite a bit. Went to the dealership and could'nt find anything wrong w/ it. It started happening more often, so finally found a mechanic that was able to diagnose and fix the problem for $800. I saw in the paper that a few toyotas had this problem and wanted to let you know it happened on a new ford mustang as well. Also, whenever it rains, (the same car) leaks water into and puddles up under the passenger's seat. This has been a problem from the beginning of purchase. I don't drive this car in the rain because of this. I have talked to other mustang owners at the oil change facility, and they said they have the same problem. I really don't understand why there has not been a coulpe of recalls on the 2005 mustang gt. I waited a long time to get my dream car and paid a lot of money for it. If I'm not the only one having this problem, I would think the ford company should take responsibilty and fix the problems.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
First thing that happened with my car was the two inches of water it started taking in every time it rains. Then the RPM gauge and speedometer went; never can tell how fast I am going (real safe). Next went the gas and temp gauges. Now it rained again a few days ago (12/2012) and I have no working locks, windows, radio or headlights along with water in my floorboard. Ford needs to fix these problems that the 2005 mustang has with it. These are not safe driving conditions and it looks like I am not the only one with these problems. I will not pay $3000 to fix their mistake. I will spend that money on a lawyer against ford before I pay for their mistake. They need to do a recall and fix this. I had to get my car towed last night because I had no headlights. The tow truck driver said that my car was the fourth mustang he had to tow that night!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated that while park he noticed that water had accumulated on the front driver and passenger side floor board. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there were holes on the liner in between the windshield and the hood that caused the water to leak into the vehicle. The gauges on instrument panel and the wires that lead to the speakers were damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
The morning after a rain storm when pulling out of my driveway water started to pour in behind the glove box and passenger air big area and onto the floor. It was about 1 or 2 inches of water all together. After doing some research I found that the ford knows what the problem is and still has not done anything to fix it. It effects all ford mustangs from 2005 through 2008. They have a tsb 07-14-6 which describes the problem and states how to fix it.
I took my 2005 mustang to the dealer after it had rained and water came into the car,,all the electric turned of then back on when I was driven on the highway,they said they couldn't find anything wrong,,I see this has been a problem from what I have been reading,,now the gauges don't work,,was told it was the cluster because of the water,,can you get anything done about this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated water would leak into the vehicle whenever it would rain. The leak was so severe that water would enter and build up on the passenger side floorboard. In addition, water was draining directly into the fuse box and causing electrical issues within. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they advised that the failure could not be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 110,000.
The paint on the front edge of the hood is bubbling. I was told by the dealership it was oxidation and they were aware it was a problem with the 2005 mustang. However I was told by an employee of another dealership that is was not oxidation but an initial poor paint job. However, I am no longer under warranty. My car is kept in a garage at night and during the day while at work. It never sits out in the sun or rain. The dealership told me there is no recall because there were not enough complaints from owners. That cannot be true because the internet is full of complaints on this problem. I was told it would cost $895 to paint the whole hood and it would have a lifetime guaranty. I refused to pay that amount and they reduced it down to $695. But I would have to pay for a rental as it would take 2 days to paint. I refused to pay for the rental and negotiated for a free rental. I am getting 2 more estimates.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact attempted to start the vehicle but it would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the mechanic stated that water had damaged the electrical system and the computer system, which would need replacing. The contact had previously noticed water leaking from under the passenger side seat onto the passenger's feet. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 81,536.
2005 ford mustang convertible. Severe water leakage occurring in passenger side front and rear areas. Water leaks into a compartment that surrounds the cabin air filter and then blows in through the cabin airway and leaks out below the glove box. This has severely damaged carpeting and causes mold and mildew to form. Very bad for anyone who breaths this in while traveling in the vehicle. Currently trying to seal with no luck and see hundreds of complaints on the internet. Occurs whenever vehicle is left outside in rain. The first 5 1/2 years of ownership the vehicle was garage kept. Thank you
2005 ford mustang leaking when it rains. I have read plenty of forms that a lot of people have this problem that no one knows why or how. If this is not corrected it could cause health problems due to mildew or fire due to the moisture.
2005 ford mustang with parking brake problems which caused the vehicle to be damaged after rolling down a hill. Consumer is also expressing discontent with the ford company. *kb the consumer stated the door handles were replaced three times, the convertible top had to be replaced, a new fuel pump was needed which was recalled, a new radio was installed, and the battery was replaced twice.
I am the owner of a 2005 mustang. I have already had to replace the throttle body as my car (which is an automatic) would randomly stall out at lights. One time leaving me stranded in the intersection. It is very difficult to fill my gas tank as the gas pump nozzle kicks back for some reason while pumping. My speedometer will read inaccurately at times, sometimes reading extremely high numbers, sometimes not at all. I am using GPS and my own discrection when gauging how fast I'm going. After a heavy rainstorm, when making left turns, my passenger floor becomes flooded by water pouring out from under the passenger side dashboard. My passengers feet get soaked as well as carpet, floormat and any other things I have in the floor board.
I purchased in 2007 a 2005 ford mustang. After the downpouring of rain on wednesday 9/29 night and thursday 9/30 morning I experienced water pouring into my 2005 ford mustang vehicle when on my way to work under the dash board and in close proximity of the fuse panel on the passenger foot well. I was on the internet and found that there has been other 2005 mustangs experiencing the same systems. This should be considered a recall.
I have a 2005 ford mustang convertible. Without warning the top jammed about a 1/4 of the way going up. It appears the left side torsion bar snapped causing the weight of the top to shift to the right and bent the right side frame. I can not put the windows up because the whole top is now out of alignment. Vehicle is stored all winter long and has less than 15,000 miles on it. The convertible top frame is a poor design. I brought it to 3 places to be looked at and have been told from all 3 places that this is an on going issue with the 2005 ford mustang convertible tops. I do not see that a recall has been issued but have seen some tsb. I feel that ford motor company should be held responsible to produce vehicles without mechanical flaws and use quality parts. Ford motor company needs to step up to repair them without financial burden on the consumer when they are exposed.
Convertible top failure at 28,000 miles. Car is not safe to operate on highways after convertible top failure. Common problem on 2005 mustangs. Top becomes stuck at half up position. This obstructs vision in rear-view mirror, making it impossible to change lanes safely.
In reference to tsb-08-26-7 and tsb-07-14-6, there is a difficult to diagnose water leak in the floor board of the vehicle. The water leak coming from the passenger side of the vehicle from the wheel well into the floor board of the vehicle comes into contact with the smart junction box (sjb) of the vehicle. When water seeps into the sjb, it short circuits the majority of the electrical system of the vehicle including: headlights, tail lights, A/C, instrument panel, radio, windshield wipers, rear defroster, windows, door locks, and a variety of other items. If all the correct conditions prevail, such as, night time driving in the rain and the water seeps into the sjb and short circuits it, the driver is left in the dark with no lighting, no wipers, or instrumentation of any type. Quick fix for dangerous condition was to pull the kick panel out of the floor board, unplug the sjb connector, and allow to briefly air dry before reconnecting. Vehicle was taken to dealer only to be claimed the "instrument cluster" was bad. Even though the tsbs were mentioned by the owner, nothing was said of the sjb being the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated that whenever it would rain, water would leak into the vehicle from the passengers side. Also, when driving in rainy weather or through a puddle, water would enter the vehicle and into the fuse box. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 20,000.
Water leak in passenger side kick panel ford knew of water leak issue when vehicle was manufactured. I had about an inch of water on my passenger floorboard after a storm. Also rear brakes stick after using emergency brake. If I ever have to use my e-brake in an emergency the rear wheels will lock up and be even more of a hazard and danger. Both these issues are very safety related. Searching the internet you will find literally hundreds if not thousands of complaints about this water leak and e-brake damage issue. Please do something about this. I am currently thinking of suing ford for the water leak and the fact that the technician at the dealership admitted this is a known ford problem but not enough people have complained for them to care...
Driving on wet roads, front passenger side leak, shorting fuse box. Car lights, turn signals, instrument panels, and radio all go dead. When car is put into park it will not shift back out. Dries out, and all is well again. This is an extreme safety issue.....imagine if you will driving on a highway late at night in traffic only to have all your lights and turn signals go out.
I have experienced on several occasions water pouring into the vehicle under the dash board and in close proximity to the fuse panel on the passenger foot well. The dealer has indicated that the air intake to the cabin air unit is also connected the drain lines that drain water from the hood cowl. When debris from trees, bushes and shrubs finds it's way onto the hood cowl it gets into the drain lines (due to poor design and lack of any type of filter) with any rain. The rain washes debris into the drain lines which then backs up as the line fills into the cabin air unit. My dealer has told me the best way to prevent this from happening is to not park under trees. They did not tell me that when I bought the car. An internet search shows many people with a similar problem on the model year and later years. A tsb exists on this problem.
My convertible tops frame snapped at the joint heat rivet and also cut the top cover.
Was driving down the highway dec 23, 2008 when the entire electrical system on my 2005 ford mustang with 25,000 miles on it went completely dead. I purchased this slightly used mustang at a chrysler dealer six months ago and I purchased a top of the line extended warr, for $2000.00 when the vehicle was taken to the ford dealership my top of the line extended warr. Did not cover the repairs due to the problem being a known factory defect. Ford motor company was no help with the problem also due to the car being slightly over the 3 year warr but not over the 36,000 mile warr. I have done some research since then on the matter and found this problem is a big problem with ford . The internet is loaded with complaints from consumers with this exact same problem as mine. I would imagine driving down the highway at 65 miles per hr could be a catastrophe after losing all electrical power. Ford has a tsb number for this problem, it is tsb 07-14-6. The problem is water is entering the cowl area on the front of car and getting to the electrical system and shorting the system out. To make things worse, after all denied response to fix factory defect, they handed me a bill for $508.00 to trouble shoot problem when I specifically told the dealership there was a tsb notice on this problem and the problem was that of the tsb 07-14-6. This is no way fair and something has to be done.
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