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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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3325–50K
3050–75K
1375–100K
7100–150K
2150K+
120 reports with mileage · 43 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 49 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
9 crash reports1 fire reports7 injury reports
What owners actually said
163 reports
61,000 miles · Feb 12, 2017
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL: I RECEIVED A NOTICE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO INFORMING ME THAT THE PASSENGER FRONTAL INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE IF MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY. I WAS TOLD I WOULD RECEIVE FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ONCE THE PARTS WERE RECEIVED. I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY MORE INSTRUCTIONS. …
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TAKATA RECALL: I RECEIVED A NOTICE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO INFORMING ME THAT THE PASSENGER FRONTAL INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE IF MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY. I WAS TOLD I WOULD RECEIVE FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ONCE THE PARTS WERE RECEIVED. I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY MORE INSTRUCTIONS. I AM ABOUT TO TAKE A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE HAVING THIS MATTER RESOLVED PRIOR TO STARTING THIS TRIP, AND ENDANGERING MY PASSENGER.
NHTSA ODI #10954078
121 miles · Jan 5, 2017
Vehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
ON DEC 15 2016 APPROXIMATELY 8:15 P.M I WENT TO THE 711 A MINUTE UP THE ROAD FROM MY HOUSE. AS I WAS LEAVING THE STORE TO GET ON DOUBLE CREEK DR TO COME BACK HOME I WAS ENTERING THE STREET TO GET IN THE FAR LEFT TURNING LANE TO MAKE A U TURN AT THE LIGHT TO GO BACK TO MY HOUSE . I WAS SLOWLY COME OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY OF 711 …
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ON DEC 15 2016 APPROXIMATELY 8:15 P.M I WENT TO THE 711 A MINUTE UP THE ROAD FROM MY HOUSE. AS I WAS LEAVING THE STORE TO GET ON DOUBLE CREEK DR TO COME BACK HOME I WAS ENTERING THE STREET TO GET IN THE FAR LEFT TURNING LANE TO MAKE A U TURN AT THE LIGHT TO GO BACK TO MY HOUSE . I WAS SLOWLY COME OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY OF 711 PICKED UP SPEED ABOUT 15 -20 MPH . WHEN SUDDENLY THE GAS THROTTLE STARTED PICKING UP SPEED . I WAS HEADED STRAIGHT FOR THE RED LIGHT THE GAS PEDDLE QUICKLY PICKED UP SPEED . THERE WAS TRAFFIC THAT HAD A GREEN LIGHT GOING HORIZONTALLY, I TRIED EVERYTHING TO TRY AND STOP MY VEHICLE . IN ORDER TO AVOID GETTING T BONED I TURNED MY OUT OF CONTROL CAR FROM THE THROTTLE BEING STUCK TO THE FAR RIGHT SCARED FOR MY LIFE . THERE WAS A VEHICLE TURNING LEFT AND I HIT THE DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE ALL THE WAY DOWN THE SIDE . WHEN THAT HAPPENED . I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE SLOW DOWN THE CAR AND PULL INTO THE STORE. WITH IN A FEW MINUTES THE POLICE OFFICERS WERE THERE . THERE WAS DAMAGE TO BOTH OUR VEHICLES . MY MUSTANG WILL BE TOTALED . THE OTHER GENTLEMAN TOOK OFF IN AN AMBULANCE . THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM THANK GOD NOBODY WAS KILLED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS THE CAR AND WE ARE GOING TO REQUEST AND ASK THAT FORD DO A DATA DOWN LOAD OR INSURANCE COMPANY . SO FAR FORD DOES NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS MATTER . WE OPENED UP A CASE WITH FORD AND WAS QUICKLY BLEW OFF. I AM NOT BLOWING THIS OFF IN THE NAME OF JESUS AND A CHILD OF GOD . I WAS PROTECTED FROM SOMETHING THAT COULD OF BEEN DEATH. MY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN IN THIS CAR OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS AND THIS COULD OF HAPPENED AT ANY TIME OF ME GOING FASTER SPEEDS LIKE ON THE FREEWAY. FORD NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS AND I'M NOT STOPPING TILL THEY TAKE RESPONSIBILITY , BEFORE SOMEBODY IS KILLED . *TR
NHTSA ODI #10940036
Mileage unknown · Sep 1, 2016
Air Bags
RECEIVED LETTER FROM FORD SAYING PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 15S21 NHTSA RECALL 15V-319 BUT BEEN CONTACTING TWO LOCAL FORD DEALERS(AL PACKER PULASKI HWY BALTIMORE MD AND NORRIS FORD, MERRITT BLVD, BALTIMORE MD) FOR 5 WEEKS AND THEY SAY THEY ARE ON ORDER.
NHTSA ODI #10903127
150,603 miles · Aug 24, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL .THE RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON JUNE 1 2016 WHY IS IT THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE 2 MONTHS LATER. THIS A HOLD UP AND PREVENTS ME FROM DRIVING MY VEHICLE. IF THEY KNEW MONTHS BEFORE THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN MAKING NEW PARTS FOR THE RECALL AHEAD OF TIME SO OWNERS LIKE MYSELF WOULD NOT HAVE TO WAIT SO LONG FOR THE VEHICL…
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TAKATA RECALL .THE RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON JUNE 1 2016 WHY IS IT THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE 2 MONTHS LATER. THIS A HOLD UP AND PREVENTS ME FROM DRIVING MY VEHICLE. IF THEY KNEW MONTHS BEFORE THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN MAKING NEW PARTS FOR THE RECALL AHEAD OF TIME SO OWNERS LIKE MYSELF WOULD NOT HAVE TO WAIT SO LONG FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE FIXED.
NHTSA ODI #10898381
Mileage unknown · Jul 27, 2016
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V319000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME A…
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V319000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10888981
Mileage unknown · Feb 27, 2016
Electrical System
MOST GAUGES ARE OUT HAD THIS PROB FOR A WHILE NO TEMP READING NO FUEL READING NOW TTACH IS ABOUT TO SAY GOOD BYE I WISH FORD WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IS A DRIVABILITY PROB AND VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX THANKS FOR YOUR TIME IT HAPPENS IN MOTION OR STATIONARY
NHTSA ODI #10838773
Mileage unknown · Feb 15, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL: NO DEALERS HAVE REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE
NHTSA ODI #10836247
Mileage unknown · Dec 14, 2015
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V802000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE C…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V802000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 04/04/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 04/05/16. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10810067
Mileage unknown · Dec 7, 2015
Air Bags
I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE (15S21/NHTSA RECALL 15V-319) IN JULY 2015. I CALL THE FORD DEALERSHIP ON A REGULAR BASIS AND AM TOLD EACH TIME THAT FORD IS WAITING FOR PARTS. THIS RECALL INVOLVES UNSAFE AIR BAGS. I BELEIVE THAT 5 MONTHS IS WAY TOO LONG TO HAVE TO WAIT FOR PARTS TO FIX A DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING DEFECT. P…
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I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE (15S21/NHTSA RECALL 15V-319) IN JULY 2015. I CALL THE FORD DEALERSHIP ON A REGULAR BASIS AND AM TOLD EACH TIME THAT FORD IS WAITING FOR PARTS. THIS RECALL INVOLVES UNSAFE AIR BAGS. I BELEIVE THAT 5 MONTHS IS WAY TOO LONG TO HAVE TO WAIT FOR PARTS TO FIX A DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING DEFECT. PLEASE ASSIST.
NHTSA ODI #10808722
Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 2015
Air Bags
IN JULY 2015 I RECEIVED A NOTICE OF THE TAKATA RECALL ON MY 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT. I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER IN NOVEMBER 2015 AND HE SAID THAT THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAGS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THIS HAS BEEN ALMOST 5 MONTHS AND STILL NO REPLACEMENTS.WHAT IS THE FEDERAL GOV. DOING TO SPEED THIS UP.
NHTSA ODI #10794514
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