2005 mustang brand new has faulty gas tank. I was unable to put gas in tank. Dealer is ordering a new tank from manufacturer to be replaced. Also replaced front upper strut bearings and lower sleeves brackets that where defective. Everytime I made turns in vehicle I heard clicking noises. Also trunk latch is getting replaced due to trunk wont unlock with remote key. Part is on order as well as gas tank. There is to many of these gas tank problems that other consumers are having for ford not to recall them or investigate. Same goes for the struts.
2005 Ford Mustang suspension complaints
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I purchased my 2005 ford mustang on may 28, 2005 and about a week after I started noticing the paint had chips in it, then I started looking the car over with a magnifying glass (almost) and noticed that the tint that had been placed in florida where the car was purchased from dealer to dealer was bubbling in places and since it wasn't done by ford nothing could be done, then I noticed when I came to a stop and pulled it out of gear the rpms would run extremely high then fall low and back up again, and it continues to do this, about 1 1/2 months ago I started noticing a rattling in the front of the car, not sure what that is yet, we will see what the dealership says about this all tomorrow.
Initial problems: 1. Pin strip on driver side was peeling off 2. A/c vent fell out of console 3. Convertible top got stuck in the down position. Stopped by closest dealer because I was on vacation and we pulled the top back up. Brought it to a local dealer for repairs and they said it was not covered under warranty because the entire convertible top frame was twisted. They stated this was because I most likely had driven while the top was half way up/down. After several weeks ford engineers decided to cover the repairs for the top. Took the dealer five weeks to get all parts and replace the top. 4. Gas tank replaced because gas pumps would constantly cut off while refueling. 5. A/c makes popping noise every once in while. Current issues: 1. Noise in front end while turning at slow speeds 2. After car warms to driving temperature, there is a thumping noise heard in engine, very prominent in interior 3. Driver side exterior door handle sticks in the out position 4. Convertible top making a thud noise when raising and lowering top 5. Exhaust is making a popping noise when if engine is revved right after starting the car 6. Slight vibration/rattling noise coming from console while car idles 7. A/c making popping noise every once in while.
Dt: both rear strut mount brackets rusted. The caller did not notice it until it was too late. Dealer refused to do anything until a recall was issued. . Manufacturer said to take it to a dealer. The caller has noticed this problem on other vehicles he has looked at of the same year .
Rear stabalizer bar bracket too close to rear wheel rim housing--within 1/2 inch.
Clunking in the shock/spring assembly in all four wheels. Dealership believes the springs are not seated correctly and are twisting.
Main reat strut/shock absorber suppor brackets are rusted out on the brand new ford mustant 2005. The factory refuses to do anything about this. I filed multiple complaints. If the suspension fails I could wreck!
When making turns left or right there is a very loud click from the front end. This is a constant occurrence, usually when the vehicle is not on level ground but when there is a slope such as in parking structures. I have taken it to the dealer regarding this problem , but they have not fixed it yet, and the parts they originally ordered they now say will not fix the problem. In addition, there seems to be a less audible click coming form under the front part of the car, usually when the heater or the air conditioning is on, which no one seems to pinpoint. This is not constant but is an off and on occurrence. Lastly, I have a problem sometimes when fueling as the pump turns off right after I begin fueling as if the tank is full when it is not. I solve this by changing the pump or gas station but it happens too often for it not to be mentioned.
Creaking noise while turning either left or right.
Clunking noise in front end when turning left or right. Vehicle taken to dealer 2 times, dealer stated ford engeener is looking into this. Part should be avalable in 30 days.
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