2005 Ford Mustang transmission problems

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 Nov 28, 2016 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 76,000 miles · AL

Throttle body failed as I was driving at speed on the freeway. When it failed, the vehicle immediately went into idle mode which made it very dangerous to avoid traffic as I attempted to move onto the shoulder of the freeway. The car moved at no more than 5mph! The repair is very expensive. I feel that this part should not fail after just 76,000 miles. Attached is the repair bill.

Filed Oct 11, 2016 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. While driving 35 MPH, a piece on the clutch of the vehicle fractured. The contact was unable to switch gears. The failure almost caused a crash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Transmission · 190,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. While driving approximately 25 MPH and attempting to switch gears, the clutch pedal was depressed and a crunch sound was heard. The clutch pedal traveled all the way to the floorboard. The contact had to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was switched to the neutral position and came to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was inspected and a piece of plastic was found fractured into two parts on the floor of the vehicle under the clutch pedal. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · GA

Speedometer and tachometer needle does not function correctly. Speedometer does not move half the time from resting position and the tachometer will rotate all the way around and stay where it is when the car is turned off. The battery, oil, and temp needles do not move from off position half the time. Transmission does not shift smoothly and shifts harder going from second to third.

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 74,000 miles · IA

In heavy city traffic, stepped on gas to accelerate, car would not go. Kept giving gas would finally respond. Did this several times in one day. Next time we tried to drive it "engine safe mode" light came on and car would not accelerate at all. Through research and talking to others determined that it is the throttle body (drive by wire) a known problem with some ford vehicles. Talked to the ford dealer where we bought the car and the service person we spoke to told us it would be covered by ford's extended warranty in response to csp 13n03. Took the car in today for appointment and they said it was not covered by that extended warranty and that consumer satisfaction program 13n03 did not pertain to a mustang. Does not seem right to us that our car would not be covered when research has shown that mustang's have had the same problem and the same "drive by wire" system. We are left being responsible for over $500 in costs for this repair.

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 107,000 miles · TN

Automatic transmission has trouble shifting into low gear. Doesn't want to accelerate after stopping. Sounds as if it is stuck in a gear. Have read many complaints about this online and ford just claims it isn't their problem. Also, all gauges quit working at approx 70,000 miles. Fuel system is terrible. Will not pump gas past half a tank and spits gas back out while pumping like its full. Causes pump to constantly shut off. All of these are incredibly dangerous and makes this car unsafe to drive.

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 6,500 miles · NJ

I was driving down the road at the speed limit when all of a sudden the engine light came on and the car immediately stalled. I had to pull over to the shoulder and put my hazards on so I didn't get hit from behind or cause a dangerous accident to the other motorists. I turned off the car, left the hazards on and waited a few minutes before starting it up again. It started thankfully and I was able to pull into a parking lot safely to avoid an accident. Very frightening experience. Eventually someone was able to come and help me get my car home. We believe that the incident had something to do with the defective throttle body, and throttle body sensor. Ford should have recalled this problem and pay for their faulty parts. This car is a 2005 ford mustang convertible with a v6 engine.

Filed Jun 14, 2012 · Transmission · 3,500 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would make a loud rattling noise. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since her vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,500 and the current mileage was 30,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 30,000 miles · SC

When stopped suddenly the car will remain idle for about 30 seconds before it will kick back into gear. When this happens, car will roll backwards in drive. If you try to press the gas to force the car to move it will stall completely. Car has been doing it since 2007. Ford dealership could not find anything wrong with it. Car currently has 44,000 miles on it. Also gas, temp and speedometer gauges have started going crazy the last three weeks.