2005 Ford Mustang: fuel pump failure

Filed Jan 25, 2025 · Body, Fuel system · NM

Ford did issue a recall for several issues for my car, including but not limited to, problems when filling gas tank with evaporative purge system as well as cavitation of the fuel pump in high heat conditions, the doors not closing all the way or handles remaining open( not flush with rest of door) when door is shut, driver's side door trim/bezel around power window switch making buzzing sounds when stereo is in use, as well as ticking sounds coming from motor during operation and various creaks and sounds from front suspension when cornering and going over uneven terrain, and the transmission, the 5r55s, has the known hard shift into gear caused by bad servo. I have reached out to the dealers in my area regarding these issues and even though my car is the correct model and year for the service recall bulletins and has the exact issues described there in, I am told that the vin on my car is not covered even though it is clearly suffering from equipment that exhibits all the same problems listed in the recall. I feel the responsibility to perform and pay for these repairs should fall on the manufacturer, not i, the customer.

Filed Sep 12, 2011 · Fuel system · 77,000 miles · CA

In 2008 ford replaced the gas tank on the ford mustang because of a defect in the gas tank for refueling. Engine light comes on indicating either low fuel pressure or emitting emissions. Verified problem at perry ford poway ca with [xxx] explained that the new gas tank needed to have new fuel pump cell to match the new gas tank. Ford customer service verified only new gas tank installed in 2008. Ford wants me to pay for correcting their error of not matching the right fuel pump cell to the new gas tank. If the gas tank is leaking fumes this should be considered a risk to me and other that had a gas tank replaced. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 13, 2011 · Body, Brakes · FL

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.

Filed Jul 11, 2007 · Fuel system · 3,000 miles · CA

Purchased a 2005 ford mustang in may, 2005. Ford failed to notify costumers that some of the 2005 ford mustangs may exhibit the fuel bank being slow or difficult to fill. Basically, the fuel pump will shut off while pumping gas, as if the tank was full. Ford did issue a service bulletin, tsb 05-4-8, after I purchasing the car, suggesting that ford's service department will replace the gas tank. The bulletin stated that the condition may be due to the fuel tank vapor venting system inside the fuel tank. Although the gas tank was replaced the problem remained. Ford did not consider this a defect, but rather a characteristic of the new model of ford mustangs. As a result, I could not take the car on extended trips because I was not sure that I will be able to find a pump that will allow gas into the car. Out of 7 service stations in vallejo, I was only able to use 1 successfully, and even that one now failed to give me more than $10.00 or less worth of gas.

Filed Sep 13, 2006 · Fuel system · 1,994 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated while fueling the vehicle, the fuel pump shut off before the tank was full. In order to fill the tank, the contact had to trick the sensor by putting the nozzle in the middle and continued pumping. This caused the contact to guess at when the tank was actually full and would sometimes lead to overfilling the tank causing gasoline to spill onto the pavement.

Filed Jun 27, 2006 · Fuel system · CA

Purchased my mustang on 4-05 and have had one problem after another. I brought car in on 12-05 for gas tank problem because I can't fill my gas tank up it keeps shutting off like it's full. I have to hold the nozzle upside down to get gas in my tank and stand back from it because it throws gas back at me. They said that they updated gas tank still problem. 6-2-06 took car in for same problem said they could'nt fix it and try using other gas stations tried that same problem.6-8-06 received phone call from the service mgr said they can fix my problem can you bring it in.6-13-06 brought car in for gas tank and hesitation in gas pedal which almost caused me to get in an accident.6-13-06 received phone call said they could not fix the problem with tank or gas pedal. I ask to speak to the gen mgr I explained my problems to him and he didn't want to listen to what I had to say that I needed to talk to the service mgr. I had to explain the problem again to the service mgr that they couldn't fix it. So why did you call me on 6-8-06 an ask me to bring it back in.the service mgr said this was not acceptable that he would take care of it .received phone call on 6-14-05 said they found the problem with gas pedal that it's the fuel pump and the tank that there going to re-route the filler neck hose and this should fix the problem. They said they will call me on 6-15-06 and let me know the outcome.6-16-06 I picked up my car and they said they tried to re-route the line and it still diid'nt work. I followed up with the service mgr that I don't want this car anymore and demanded my money back. He said that a factory rep would be contacting me and would be asking me a few questions and then we would be starting the paperwork.6-20-06 received phone call on my cell from service mgr stating that he had spoke to the factory rep. And he said that there's nothing more that the dealer can do for me on my car he told the service manager to tell me to call consumer affairs.

Filed Mar 13, 2006 · Fuel system · 6,470 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated while using the fuel pumps at various service stations fuel would spill out. The fuel spills from the tank before the automatic shutoff. After inspecting the vehicle the dealership replaced the breather tube and the fuel tank. The problem continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was unable to remedy the problem. There are service bulletins for the fuel system, the manufacturer numbers are 05-15-12 and 06-3-13. The contact tried different gas pumps and different gas stations with the same results. Sometimes it is so bad that one cannot even get more than a couple gallons into the car, while having it spill and run down the side and on the underside of the car.

Filed Dec 19, 2005 · Fuel system · 19,000 miles · CA

Dt: the contact stated while driving on the freeway vehicle stalled. She managed to get the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was then towed home because it was too late to have it towed to the dealership. The next morning the vehicle was towed to the dealership. The fuel pump module was changed. Repairs to the vehicle where made under warranty.

Filed Nov 21, 2005 · Fuel system · 3,400 miles · MD

Since I purchased my mustang 30 days ago it's been in the shop four times for the same problem. The first time they could not find anything wrong, the second time it was the canister valve, the third time the fuel pump module, and now they don't know again. The car stalls and refuses to start. I called ford motor's roadside assistance on friday 11/18/05 for the fifth time because my car would not start. The gentlemen had me push a button to reset the fuel pump and the car started. Ford also reneged on their promise to offer me a loaner car, stating I exhausted that benefit, however that makes absolutely no sense because if they had fixed the problem the first time, I would not have had to miss so many days from work and delayed my vacation because I cannot rely on my vehicle.

Filed Nov 1, 2005 · Fuel system, Transmission · 800 miles · OH

Pinion gear in rear end whined while traveling on interstate during weekend trip. Stopped at ford dealership where a technician road tested and examined vehicle. Stated that we could drive and still finish weekend trip but to contact purchase dealership for warranty work. That was done the parts took 5 weeks to come in for the 2005 gt mustang. Repair completed and car running nearly fine. On occassions we have difficulty fueling . The gas fuel pump at the station will click off and we get only partially fuel the gt.