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2005 Ford Mustang Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 100 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Ford Mustang, 14% of all 705 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Mustang model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 2 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 35,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
100
14% of 705
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
35,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Ford Mustang fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 8, 2005, latest Aug 5, 2025.

2005 Ford Mustang fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter62005 Q12006 Q32008 Q42010 Q42012 Q42014 Q22015 Q42023 Q4
100 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2025 Q3; peak 2005 Q3 (6).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Ford Mustang

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Mustang model year

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

  1. 2005100 (14%)
  2. 200644 (10%)
  3. 200730 (5%)
  4. 20085 (1%)
  5. 20092 (1%)
  6. 20107 (3%)
  7. 201126 (6%)
  8. 201222 (5%)
  9. 201311 (4%)
  10. 201411 (3%)
  11. 201532 (7%)
  12. 201621 (6%)
  13. 20176 (2%)
  14. 20188 (4%)
  15. 20190 (0%)
  16. 20208 (7%)
  17. 202115 (27%)
  18. 202214 (29%)
  19. 20232 (13%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20251 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Mustang have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 100 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Ford Mustang, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 35,000 miles.
Which Ford Mustang year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2005 Ford Mustang has the most fuel system complaints (100), compared with 100 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Ford Mustang?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Mustang is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.