2005 Ford Mustang brakes problems

Filed Nov 10, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · NC

I have done all my airbag recalls and the light came on a few months ago and is steady flashing. Called Cresent Ford in High Pint and they looked up my VIN and my car replacement history. They told me it had been replaced but it was still under warranty and to make an appointment to have it looked at. Made an appointment, which I may add I had to take the day off and drive 40 mins one way, I was told by [XXX] that I had to pay for a diagnostic test because it may not be the airbag and they refused to look at the car until I paid for a diagnostic test. I continue to receive airbag notices and if I was told on the phone this was under warranty. If there are problems in the past with airbags and in the future, we have problems why should this not be covered and looked at by Ford at cost to them to run a diagnostic test. This is absurd. Had this happened to me 3 months ago I NEVER would not have purchased a 2010 Mustang if this is how you do your customers for your defective parts. Also went to pull the parking brake up, which was passed inspection SEVERAL times, and the brake does not work. This is a BIG safety hazard. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Jul 13, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · CO

Just got it don't know what's wrong with it

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · Brakes · AL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle failed to stop. The driver had to engage the emergency brake; however, the driver crashed into a parked vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to the back and the passenger sustained injuries to the body. A police report was not filed and medical attention was not received. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage and VIN were not available.

Filed Jan 12, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently to 115 MPH. The contact had to shift into neutral in order to slow down the vehicle. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Jul 12, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 30,000 miles · CA

The car was coasting and then just completely turned off reducing steering and braking ability at least 50% until I could come to a complete stop, turn off the ignition, then restart it again. Since then this has happened at least 5 times, 4 in the last week! My totally trustworthy mechanic did a diagnostic test and found no failures besides the fact that the fuel gauge hasn't worked in years, the speedometer doesn't always tell me the speed, the gas tank shuts off before filling up, the head lights and interior lights have stayed on after turning off the car and hasn't turned off after it's rained. The RPM seems to be the problem for why the engine turns off when they are too low. There used to be a jerky problem during acceleration when the car would shoot forward then back off a couple times before returning to a more steady acceleration. I would consider this vehicle a complete lemon and threat to the safety of me and anybody else on the road but since the warranty period is over and it's been taken to a mechanic I don't have any other options besides reporting it to you, I really wish there was some way this problem could be solved and I'm certain many other owners of this same vehicle are dealing with the same problem.

Filed Mar 12, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 95,500 miles · NC

The car stalled while cruising at highway speeds. Needed to pull over to without power steering or brakes and restart the car. This is not an isolated incident. Http://www.ncconsumer.org/news-articles/nccc%20petitions%20agency%20for%20defect%20investigation%20into%20ford%20escape%20vehicles.html.

Filed May 24, 2013 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · AL

My dates and mileage may be off. I purchased my mustang used at a local dealership with the warranty and extended warranty and about two months later my back wheels locked up on me. I pulled into the ford company and they took a look at it and unlocked the wheels charging me $70 saying it was not covered under the warranty. I was told by the tech that the emergency brake cable had froze up causing the tires to lock up. I was told that this was not covered by the warranty and it would cost by close to $600 to fix. The gentleman told me at that time to file a complaint with ford because it should be a recall. I did file that complaint back then and nothing ever became of it. I never had it fixed because I do not have $600 and therefore I do not use my e-brake which is dangerous! I have done some research and have found that others have the same issue with there car. This should be a recall.

Filed May 13, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 10,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Jun 15, 2011 · Brakes · CT

Upon following the instructions in the manufacturer issued owner's manual which states "to set the parking brake, pull the parking brake handle up as far as possible", I experienced a loud popping sound followed by the inability to use previously mentioned parking brake since the cables had been snapped. I have seen that there are numerous issues and complaints pertaining to the parking brake/parking brake cables with 2005 ford mustangs, but it appears that nothing has been done to resolve this issue even though ford has acknowledged the inefficiency of these cables by replacing them in the 2007 and later mustang models. The rubber coating of these cables is apparently inefficient in keeping moisture and water out of the cable itself as expressed by many unhappy ford mustang owners, which in turn caused my cables to rust and eventually snap. I find it extremely alarming that this is such a prevalent complaint yet nothing has been done to remedy this problem by either ford or the federal safety agency. Had the owner's manual issued by ford not said "pull the parking brake handle up as far as possible" my issue and possibly many others would not have come to fruition, since in an attempt to secure my vehicle based on the manufacturer's instructions my parking brake cables broke as a result of the faulty rubber coating. Also, there is a good chance I would have not encountered this problem had the owner's manual stated to only raise the parking brake until a fair amount of tension is felt. However, the issue I experienced would have most likely been inevitable given the numerous issues and complaints already surrounding the problems with the parking brake and cable, so luckily I experienced this problem without myself or anyone else suffering any injuries. Something needs to be done about this issue as it is extraordinarily unfair to put the responsibility of repair on the consumer when the manufacturer could have taken steps to fix this issue, and has done so in later models.

Filed Feb 25, 2011 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · VA

My 2005 ford mustang failed virginia state safety inspection due to all 3 emergency brake cables needing to be replaced. This is a known defect by ford (tsb 0654) and no recall has been issued. Numerous owners found on the www have similar complaints and have faced large repair cost ($500-700) as well as vehicles rolling out into the street causing accidents when left unattended on inclines. The parking brakes have locked up in cold weather. This in my opinion is a safety item and should be recalled and repaired immediately. Please make ford issue a recall before someone really gets hurt.