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2005 Ford Mustang Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins
Recalls for the 2005 Ford MustangBody, Interior & Misc.: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCampaign Number: 08V082000
Dates Manufactured:
04/2005 to 01/2008
Number of Vehicles Affected: 434,593
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date Owner Notified: 03/2008
Defect Summary: FORD IS RECALLING 434,593 MY 2008 MUSTANG VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ONE OF THE NECK INJURY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," FOR AN UNBELTED 5TH PERCENTILE FEMALE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHILE IT IS IN THE FULL FORWARD POSITION. Consequence Summary: DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, IF A SMALL FEMALE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT WEARING THE SAFETY BELT, AND HAS THE SEAT IN THE FULL FORWARD POSITION, THERE MAY BE AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A NECK INJURY. Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332 OR THROUGH EMAIL TO WWW.OWNERCONNECTION.COM. Recall Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 08C02.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. Suspension & Steering: SUSPENSION:FRONTCampaign Number: 06E089000
Number of Vehicles Affected: 400
Model Years Affected:
2005
Defect Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS ONLY, PART NO. 35101.8001, AND EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AS SUSPENSION KITS, PART NOS. 35101.840, 35101.680, 35101.780, 35100.680, 35100.780, 4.10135.680, AND 4.10035.780, SOLD FOR USE ON 2005 THROUGH 2007 FORD MUSTANG VEHICLES. THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR ATTACHMENT BRACKET ON THE FRONT STRUT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STRUT HOUSING DUE TO INCONSISTENT WELDING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CLUNKING NOISE AND OR POOR HANDLING IN EXTREME OR EMERGENCY MANEUVERS. Consequence Summary: IF THE BROKEN BRACKET CONTACTS THE TIRE, SIDEWALL DAMAGE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Corrective Summary: EIBACH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO PROVIDE NEW STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EIBACH AT 951-256-8300. Recall Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AND SUSPENSION KITS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON FORD MUSTANG GT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. Suspension & Steering: SUSPENSION:FRONTCampaign Number: 06E071000
Number of Vehicles Affected: 146
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date Owner Notified: 09/2006
Defect Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET ROUSH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AS A STAND ALONE COMPONENT, PART NO. 401297, AND ROUSH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AS A SUSPENSION KIT, PART NO. 401296, SOLD FOR USE ON 2005 AND 2006 FORD MUSTANG GT VEHICLES. THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR ATTACHMENT BRACKET ON THE FRONT STRUT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STRUT HOUSING DUE TO INCONSISTENT WELDING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CLUNKING NOISE AND OR POOR HANDLING IN EXTREME OR EMERGENCY MANEUVERS. Consequence Summary: IF THE BROKEN BRACKET CONTACTS THE TIRE, SIDEWALL DAMAGE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Corrective Summary: ROUSH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO PROVIDE NEW STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROUSH AT 734-466-6255. Recall Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET ROUSH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AND SUSPENSION KITS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON FORD MUSTANG GT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. TSBs for the 2005 Ford MustangBody, Interior & Misc.: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULEService Bulletin Number: 5615
NHTSA Number: 10017895
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005
Bulletin Summary: AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON - DTC B1891 IN RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE OR LAMP FLASHES CODE 53 - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/02/2004. Body, Interior & Misc.: STRUCTUREService Bulletin Number: 42616
NHTSA Number: 10014310
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 04/2005
Bulletin Summary: WELD BONDING PROCEDURE. Brakes: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLEService Bulletin Number: 654
NHTSA Number: 10019962
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 05/2006
Bulletin Summary: PARK BRAKE CABLE FREEZING/REAR BRAKES DRAGGING. Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHTService Bulletin Number: 19296
NHTSA Number: 10021059
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 02/2007
Bulletin Summary: ABS WARNING LAMP ON. GROUND G101. Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONService Bulletin Number: 708
NHTSA Number: 10022290
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 07/2007
Bulletin Summary: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION. SAMPLE CONSUMER LETTER ATTACHED. Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONService Bulletin Number: 18453
NHTSA Number: 10014647
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 05/2005
Bulletin Summary: BUZZ RATTLE NOISE FROM TRANSMISSION BELL HOUSING AREA. Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONService Bulletin Number: 18454
NHTSA Number: 10014649
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 05/2005
Bulletin Summary: 580 & 1500 RPM VIBRATION. Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)Service Bulletin Number: 42107
NHTSA Number: 10014086
Model Years Affected:
2003
Date of Bulletin: 04/2005
Bulletin Summary: GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)Service Bulletin Number: 4032007
NHTSA Number: 10021732
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 06/2007
Bulletin Summary: REFLASHING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYService Bulletin Number: 6216
NHTSA Number: 10014100
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 04/2005
Bulletin Summary: LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYService Bulletin Number: 573
NHTSA Number: 10017887
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005
Bulletin Summary: AXLE WHINE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/15/2004. Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSIONService Bulletin Number: 588
NHTSA Number: 10017919
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005
Bulletin Summary: GROWL/GRINDING NOISE IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR DURING DECELERATION - TR3650 MANUAL TRANSMISSION - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1/15/2005. Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSIONService Bulletin Number: 18753
NHTSA Number: 10017871
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005
Bulletin Summary: GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE. Electrical & Lights: DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANELService Bulletin Number: 19105
NHTSA Number: 10019798
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 04/2006
Bulletin Summary: P0456 DTC AND MIL ILLUMINATION. Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMService Bulletin Number: 52317
NHTSA Number: 10019378
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 03/2006
Bulletin Summary: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0340/P0344/P0345/P0349 - 4.6L 3V AND 5.4L 3V. Electrical & Lights: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOWService Bulletin Number: 4189
NHTSA Number: 10014062
Model Years Affected:
2001
Date of Bulletin: 04/2005
Bulletin Summary: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGService Bulletin Number: 41601
NHTSA Number: 10018745
Model Years Affected:
2006
Date of Bulletin: 01/2006
Bulletin Summary: WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEService Bulletin Number: 531
NHTSA Number: 10012947
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 04/2005
Bulletin Summary: MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEService Bulletin Number: 31404
NHTSA Number: 10011162
Model Years Affected:
2004
Date of Bulletin: 01/2005
Bulletin Summary: ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04. Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEService Bulletin Number: 61912
NHTSA Number: 10020792
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 01/2007
Bulletin Summary: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349. ARE FOUND. Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSService Bulletin Number: 6313
NHTSA Number: 10019387
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 03/2006
Bulletin Summary: FUEL FILL SLOW, OR DIFFICULT TO FILL. Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERService Bulletin Number: 548
NHTSA Number: 10014651
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 05/2005
Bulletin Summary: FUEL FILL SLOW, OR DIFFICULT TO FILL. Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEMService Bulletin Number: 18697
NHTSA Number: 10017874
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005
Bulletin Summary: ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE READING AND/OR P0463 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT) IN PCM. Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEMService Bulletin Number: 6/10/2013
NHTSA Number: 10020080
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 07/2006
Bulletin Summary: MIL ON WITH DTC P0463, OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE CONCERN. UPDATED 6/2/08. Exhaust & Emissions: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPEService Bulletin Number: 52515
NHTSA Number: 10019010
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 01/2006
Bulletin Summary: MIL ON WITH DTC P2004 THROUGH P2008, P151A, P2015, P202 - 4.6L 3V. Heating & Air Conditioning: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMService Bulletin Number: 42622
NHTSA Number: 10014329
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 04/2005
Bulletin Summary: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P035X AND NO DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS ON 4.6L 3V ENGINE. Heating & Air Conditioning: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMService Bulletin Number: 18610
NHTSA Number: 10017914
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005
Bulletin Summary: RE-CHECK INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES AFTER BATTERY RECHARGE. Heating & Air Conditioning: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.Service Bulletin Number: 18329
NHTSA Number: 10014601
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 05/2005
Bulletin Summary: AUDIO UNIT BACKLIGHT INOPERATIVE AND OR DTC B2477. Suspension & Steering: SUSPENSIONService Bulletin Number: 18461
NHTSA Number: 10014655
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 05/2005
Bulletin Summary: POPPING NOISE FRONT OF VEHICLE ON TURNS. Suspension & Steering: SUSPENSION:FRONTService Bulletin Number: 5911
NHTSA Number: 10017907
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 12/2005
Bulletin Summary: FRONT SUSPENSION POPPING NOISE WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 4/8/2005. Suspension & Steering: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBERService Bulletin Number: 1011901
NHTSA Number: 10020921
Model Years Affected:
2005
Date of Bulletin: 01/2007
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