Does the 2005 Ford Mustang GT have engine problems?

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Ford Mustang GT, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,200 miles.

Which Ford Mustang GT year has the most engine complaints?

The 2006 Ford Mustang GT has the most engine complaints (28), compared with 19 for the 2005.

Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Ford Mustang GT?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Mustang GT is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Ford Mustang GT Engine Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Ford Mustang GT, 12% of all 163 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 2 Mustang GT model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 55,200 miles.

Engine complaints: 19; 12% of 163 complaints
All complaints this year: 163
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 55,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford Mustang GT engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 4, 2006, latest Jan 5, 2017.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2006 to Jan 2017; peak Mar 2008 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Ford Mustang GT

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Mustang GT model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200519 (12%)
200628 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Mustang GT have engine problems?: NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Ford Mustang GT, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,200 miles.
Which Ford Mustang GT year has the most engine complaints?: The 2006 Ford Mustang GT has the most engine complaints (28), compared with 19 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Ford Mustang GT?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Mustang GT is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.