2005 Ford Mustang GT air bags problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 Ford Mustang GT — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 ford mustang gt. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The vehicle was purchased at shamaley ford (11301 gateway blvd w, el paso, tx 79936, (915) 591-8600). The dealer kept sending emails concerning the…”
filed Nov 13, 2018
“Takata airbag. Premier ford in brooklyn does not have the replacement part, and does not offer loaners. I have tried several times I hope this airbag does not explode on my passenger.”
filed Aug 25, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection REASON FOR THIS…
22B05 S1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 27, 2023
Air Bags problems in other Mustang GT years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mustang GT | 64 | 42% |
| 2003 Mustang GT | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 Mustang GT | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 Mustang GT | 7 | 12% |
| 2000 Mustang GT | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 Mustang GT | 2 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford Mustang GT
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.