2005 FORD MUSTANG Recalls (7)

Campaign:
06E089000 on 10/26/2006
Component:
Suspension:front
Affected:
400
Defect:
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:
If the broken bracket contacts the tire, sidewall damage can occur, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
08V082000 on 02/25/2008
Component:
Air bags:frontal
Manufactured:
04/21/2005 - 01/30/2008
Affected:
434,593
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
16,270
Defect:
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
15V319000 on 05/27/2015
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:
04/05/2004 - 06/20/2014
Affected:
1,018,622
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 mustang vehicles manufactured april 6, 2004, to june 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 gt vehicles manufactured february 20, 2004, to september 22, 2006. the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2016. even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14v-802, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s21. note: this recall supersedes safety recall 14v-802.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V384000 on 05/30/2016
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
07/25/2004 - 02/02/2011
Affected:
1,892,343
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 ford ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 ford fusion, mercury milan and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2007-2010 ford edge, lincoln mkx vehicles, 2005-2006 ford gt vehicles, and 2005-2011 ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 ford ranger, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles, 2006-2008 ford fusion, mercury milan and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2005-2006 ford gt vehicles and 2005-2008 ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." any vehicle not included in "zone a", or "zone b" is not included in the safety recall. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V024000 on 01/11/2017
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
04/05/2004 - 12/18/2008
Affected:
654,695
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2012 ford fusion and mustang and lincoln zephyr and mkz vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, ford is recalling certain 2009 ford ranger, edge, fusion and mustang, lincoln mkx, mkz and zephyr and mercury milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 ford ranger, edge and lincoln mkx, 2006-2008 ford fusion, mercury milan, lincoln zephyr and mkz, 2005-2008 ford mustang and 2005-2006 ford gt vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin and wyoming. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing march 1, 2017. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s01.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2005 FORD MUSTANG TSBs (40)

Bulletin:
031404
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
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.
Bulletin:
0531
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm). *tt
Bulletin:
04189
Component:
138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
Summary:
Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
Bulletin:
042107
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
Bulletin:
06216
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt
Bulletin:
042616
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Weld bonding procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
042622
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p035x and no driveability symptoms on 4.6l 3v engine. *tt
Bulletin:
18329
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Audio unit backlight inoperative and or dtc b2477. *eh
Bulletin:
18453
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Buzz rattle noise from transmission bell housing area. *eh
Bulletin:
18454
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
580 & 1500 rpm vibration. *eh
Bulletin:
0548
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Fuel fill slow, or difficult to fill. *tt
Bulletin:
18461
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Popping noise front of vehicle on turns. *eh
Bulletin:
18753
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Gear rollover noise. *tt
Bulletin:
18697
Component:
091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:
Erratic fuel gauge reading and/or p0463 (fuel level sensor circuit high input) in pcm. *tt
Bulletin:
0573
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Axle whine - vehicles built through 11/15/2004. *tt
Bulletin:
05615
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Air bag warning lamp on - dtc b1891 in restraints control module or lamp flashes code 53 - vehicles built before 10/02/2004. *tt
Bulletin:
05911
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Front suspension popping noise while turning right or left - vehicles built before 4/8/2005. *tt
Bulletin:
18610
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Re-check instrument cluster gauges after battery recharge. *tt
Bulletin:
0588
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Growl/grinding noise in 2nd or 3rd gear during deceleration - tr3650 manual transmission - vehicles built before 1/15/2005. *tt
Bulletin:
041601
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
Bulletin:
052515
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Mil on with dtc p2004 through p2008, p151a, p2015, p202 - 4.6l 3v. *tt
Bulletin:
052317
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble codes p0340/p0344/p0345/p0349 - 4.6l 3v and 5.4l 3v. *tt
Bulletin:
06313
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Fuel fill slow, or difficult to fill. *tt
Bulletin:
19105
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
P0456 dtc and mil illumination. *tt
Bulletin:
0654
Component:
051120 parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
Summary:
Park brake cable freezing/rear brakes dragging. *ak
Bulletin:
06-10-13
Component:
091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:
Mil on with dtc p0463, or erratic fuel gauge concern. *tt updated 6/2/08. *nj
Bulletin:
061912
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0340, p0344, p0345, p0349. are found. *kb
Bulletin:
01011901
Component:
022400 suspension:rear:shock absorber
Summary:
Rear shock service program. *kb
Bulletin:
19296
Component:
046400 service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
Abs warning lamp on. ground g101. *kb
Bulletin:
04032007
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Reflashing the powertrain control module (pcm). *kb
Bulletin:
0708
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automatic transmission solenoid emissions warranty extension. sample consumer letter attached. *kb
Bulletin:
TSB-07-14-6
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Ford: in some vehicles there may exhibit a difficult diagnose of a water leak in the front floor area. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-08-26-7
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Ford: vehicle may exhibit a difficult to diagnose water leak in the front floor area. may be caused by loose grommets and/or sealer skips around the cowl area, loose a-pillar window weatherstrip retainer. *pe
Bulletin:
ASI-08-26-07
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Ford; some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to diagnose water leak in front floor area. this may be caused by loose grommets and/or sealer skips around cowl area, loose a pillar window weatherstrip retainer. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-12-7-4
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0505, p0506, p2111 and p2112. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-12-8-1
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Ford/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm fluctuation and hard starts or battery disconnect or dead battery after keep alive memory (kam) clear. models 2003-05 thunderbird
Bulletin:
14B04
Component:
141200 air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Summary:
Ford: 2005-2006 ford gt, 2005-2008 mustang, and 2004-2005 ranger vehicles operated in florida, hawaii, puerto rico, or the u.s virgin islands are in need of an airbag inflator replacement. 06/11/15 *ta.
Bulletin:
14B09
Component:
141200 air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Summary:
Ford: some 2005-2006 ford gt and 2005-2008 mustang vehicles will be receiving driver airbag inflator replacements. *ta
Bulletin:
SSM 46085
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
Bulletin:
SSM 47331
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6l, 5.4l, 6.8l modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. if diagnosis leads to only cam

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