2005 Ford Mustang suspension problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2005 Ford Mustang — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 2005 ford mustang. While driving approximately 45 mph, the front driver side control arm fractured and caused the driver to lose steering control. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. In addition, the air bags failed to deploy. The driver suffered from a head…”
filed Feb 16, 2016
“Engine light came on and car was sticking in gear so I took it to the dealer. The dealer found out through a diagnostic test that the throttle assembly but wanted me to pay almost $1000.00 to get it fixed. I told them no and picked my car up. I went on line and found out there was a recall on the…”
filed Nov 5, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Mustang | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 Mustang | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Mustang | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Mustang | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 Mustang | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 Mustang | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 Mustang | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 Mustang | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford Mustang
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.