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Ford Mustang (2005 & newer) Problems and Solutions
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Gordon
Someone tell me its worth hanging on to this one.
What kind of noise are you hearing around the shifter?
I've never experienced any sort of "popping noise" in the suspension, but other have. I believe there's a TSB out there to fix it, however.
If the '05 isn't noticeably faster and handles much better than your '01, then something is definitely wrong.
If your current dealer can't help, go to another one.
I've noticed a huge difference in service depts for all makes and models of cars. IMHO, poor dealer service depts are the culprits in probably 90% of owner dissatisfaction.
RE: your howl----well now didn't the dealer put the car on a rack and check where this noise was coming from? Actually it sounds like they mis-diagnosed it anyway, since most pinion noise would occur when you APPLY the gas, while most bearing noises would occur when you release the gas.
The dealer could also have disconnected the driveshaft on the rack to see if the noise went away. If it didn't you have a transmission issue perhaps.
didn't see any Mustangs over there, though, or many American cars except of all things a PT Cruiser and a 300C in Rome. But at $6 a gallon for gas and a US dollar that feels like a peso, not much chance of living with a big V-8 over there on an American salary. Would be fun, though, on some of those back roads.
Gee you've all been so well behaved. Is this some kind of trick? :P
Kind of surprising, in the land of Maseratti, Fiat, Lambos you'd actually see PTs and V8 300Cs.
I think the Mustang would be popular if they could be had in Italy.
Maybe some good old Mustang American flair would have been welcome.
I was in Munich for business about 6 weeks ago. They really turn up their noses at American performance iron. That said, I did have a nice conversation with, of all people, a German Camaro fan. He actually had a nice looking '97 Z28 that he had imported to the "Rhineland".
Of course we're "behaving". Did you expect anything else? :P
Let's see, Since you do not need a load on the car to get the vibration, then it wouldn't be the tranny or rear end. I had a 98 Corvette that did something simalar and it turned out to be a loose bracket on the tailpipe! But this vibration on the Stang is much stronger, and the new Mustang exaust is in rubber brackets, so I doubt it's that...but it could be something just as ridiculous (I hope). Of course we know what we are dreading here....the worst case senario is a bad crankshaft or harmonic balence (don't even want to think that way). However, it could be a bolt in the chassis or even the motor-mount (my best guess), and when the RPM reaches 1200 or 3200, that frequency causes the vibration thanks to the loose chassie bolt or loose motor-mount (I'm hopeing). Anyway, we shall see, but I would think that Detroit will issue something on it soon. In the mean-time, if my tech at the dealership or I figure it out Thursday the 24th, I will be sure to post it here for all to see...
The Italians actually like some U.S. "iron." They appreciate the Vettes and are familiar with the Mustang. The V6 would probably have more appeal for them considering cost of gasoline...
A couple years ago I was invited by a very well known Italian business man in Rome to a party at his "garage." His "garage" was three floors of a very nice Rome apartment where he displayed over 60 U.S. cars, from vintage Vettes and Mustangs to Packards. It was quite a party, everyone in black tie (and some lovely ladies to boot) admiring his U.S. car collection.
Jon B.
I would love to bring the Mustang there, that would be a blast! My cousin from Italy came here when I had my '99 GT and was white as a ghost when he got out, but he loved it. For these people, their turbodiesels and 1 liter engines make these cars feel like Ferraris, so it is quite a thrill.
Last time I went in 1999 I rented a Renault Megane which was neat. Now with two kiddies I am going to experience a Lancia Lybra Station Wagon. Should be interesting, probably not as interesting as the 1994 Alfa 33 that I had in that trip, that boxer engined Lancia was fun!
Errr, just to stay on topic, my Mustang has been great lately. I am still adjusting to the width of this car, combined with the seating position, feels like as wide as a Murcielago. I am still a good two feet away from the wall when I park too, odd.
My 99 felt smaller, that's for sure.
That's why I like this Mustang...it is roomy enough inside to feel luxorious. The C-4 Corvette was tiny inside, but the 1997 C-5 Corvette felt roomy inside, and I bought one. It might be better to have that "tighter feel" on the track, but for everyday driving I don't like that "stuck in a tin can" feeling...
Now, back to topic. I got a call from a Chicago dealer that advised they had a GT. Unfortunately was an automatic and I just can't do that. Goes against my Italian nature... On the one hand, am more comfortable buying an 06 considering the first year bug a boos. On the other hand, the idea of waiting until november drives me nuts.
Am considering a Cooper S (I am looking for a fun car under $30k to replace my Miata). Already own an Infinit FX which I love.
Ciao, happy motoring. Jon B.
It could be carbon fiber but it looks like a dark brushed aluminum..I can't tell. Anyway I heard that they are dropping the option of brushed aluminum for the '06 GT for sure.
Does anyone know of a TSB concerning the power windows? Occasionally my window will go down further than it's supposed to and CLUNK when it hits the bottom, that is it goes down below the top of the door. Then the next time I put it down it does OK, that is the window sticks up a half inch or so above the door. I've read something about this but didn't pay much attention when I should have.
Besides this problem, my 05 GT has the A/C vent issue. When the vent knob is turned to the "bottom" position, air comes from the front window defroster vents and the bottom vents. And when the vent know is turned to the "defroster and bottom" position, the A/C automatically turns on (A/C light is not on, but cold air comes on, and you can hear the "click" noise when the A/C is being turned on).
My gas tank problem (gas pump pop off before tank is full) will be fixed this Saturday! Finally!
Problems:
The front end was making popping sounds when I turned right and left at slow speeds, there's a TSB out on it and mine should be repaired tomorrow. They've also revised it, because of some damaged it's caused and additional parts had to be ordered from Germany. My dealership says that was the 3 week hold up.
My c.d. player skips sometimes.
My fuel date error light comes on and the fuel hand shows empty, even when I've just filled it up. Then it resets itself, and does it again in a few minutes??
And last but not least, my engine light just came on and stays on. Anyone else having this problem? Thanks for a response.
I've babied the car, would hate to see what would happen if I drove it like a muscle car should be driven...
Signed, Mustangsally3
Mustangsally3
Get a new battery from Sears and you will never have to worry about electrical problems.
I took it in Thursday to be looked at. Two Ford tech's checked it out and this is their conclution:
The "vibration issue" is NOT NORMAL. (so those dealers who are telling people it is "normal" are not telling the truth). It happens at 1200 RPM and 3250 RPM. It is "engine driven" (so the engine is causing the problem wether it is internal or external, but we already knew that). They informed Detroit. Detroit said their engineer's are "examining the problem".
Well, let me tell you what else I have found on my own since Thursday. Driving the car on quiet roads for hours and listening VERY closley, I have discovered something very interesting indeed. The "vibration" is happening at OTHER RPM ranges, but you have to listen extreamly close to hear it at those ranges! For example, If I cruise at 2900 RPM, the sound is faint, but it is there. But at 2900 RPM I noticed something that could crack this case...the vibrating sound is intermittent, producing a "frequency" about it! In other words, if a steady 2900 RPM is kept, I can hear the vibrations, with even intervials of quiet. So it is like this: (vibration for a half sec than qiuet for a half sec then vibration for a half sec then quiet for a half sec) and so on. What that sounds like to me is something is turning lopsided inside the motor, which was my worst fear. I will inform Ford of this new development Monday, but if anyone else has this problem, then please post here....
I'm joining my sisters there. We've got some family outside of Venice, so I'm looking forward to driving whatever rental car I get around the Tuscany region.
A Mustang would be very, very fun to drive there indeed, but obviously won't happen. That said, I'm also looking forward to driving some Italian iron, too.
We are starting our treck in Rome. It was strongly suggested that I not drive the rental in Rome. But, I've driven in Mexico City around the Zona Rosa so I can't imagine driving in Rome to be any worse than that.
A stickshift Mustang would be a chore in European cities but fine on back roads as long as they weren't too narrow. Italians love cars as you know.
Personally, I can't wait to drive a little Fiat, Citroen or whatever they give me at the rental counter.
Sorry for hijacking the thread....back to regular scheduled programming.
Mustangsally3
The "2900 vibration" is much different. In this case, a light but irritating vibration occurs between the 2300 and 2900 RPM range. If I put in in neutral but maintain those RPM ranges...it stops! So my conclution is that the "2900 vibration" is in the drivetrain (ie. tranny, driveshaft, or rear-end). You may be right about the driveshaft, I hear the yoke gets messed up easy. I'm going to see if the "2900 vibe" will do it's dance in every gear. If it does, then I'm looking at the driveshaft or rear-end. But if it dosen't...then I might be looking at a tranny I haven't informed ford yet of the "2900 vibration", just the "3250 and 1200 vibrations". I think I'm more worried about the 3250 then I am the 2900 because the 3250 is "engine induced which worries me. Others have the 3200 problem, but I haven't read anyone having the "2900" problem...so I may of found a new one. Thanks for the replies and any advice is appreciated.....
Oh and one more thing ...has anyone noticed the "slowww RPM drop rate" or is it just me? I noticed that on ford's website the RPM gauge winds down as slowly as mine, so I am assuming it is that way in every 2005 Mustang. What I mean is when you rev it, it takes FOREVER for the RPM's to come back down! And if you get on it just a little, becuase of the mighty slow RPM drop, your practically at the same RPM from when you leave one gear, to when you shift into the next one, making it extreamly akward. A freind of mine says it is because Ford put a extra heavy flywheel in there so it takes forever for the RPM's to wind down. You think that's what it is? And what can I do about it? Thanks....
RPM's ???
If Revolutions Per Minute = RPM's,
Then shouldn't
Miles Per Hour = MPH's ?
Possibly, but I don't know.
I'm confident that a flywheel change would accomplish nothing but reduce your bank account. I see no reason for Ford to increase the mass of the flywheel. I see reasons for reducing it: Better acceleration, Reduced vehicle weight, Lower cost.
I wouldn't be surprised if the '04 and '05 service flywheels are the same part number. You may be able to determine this by checking with an on-line Ford dealer. Try Signature L-M.
I'm now donning my terminology cop hat. It's RPM, not RPM's. RPM's would be the abbreviation for Revolutions Per MinuteS.
Your "RPM vs. RPM's" point is well taken'...from now on (for me at least) it shall be "RPM"
:P
Bracket fixed for the noisy clunking sound in steering right or left in driveways,but have more problem, was Wondering if anybody else has had this problem with there new 05 mustang, or what it is? It's like a wineing sound coming from the rear only acclerateing on the freeway a odd sound ? And has anybody had problems with there brake fluid reservoir leaking on the plastic that the brake fluid is in ?
my brakes are also squeaking when coming to a stop.
and have the problem like someone was having with the sound from puting it from park to drive or reverse on the automatic shifter its like a clunking sound .
and when takeing of on the freeway it shifts different than it did from when i bought it. i made appoitment so they better check all of it out when i bring it in or all be mad i love the car gets alot of looks but the little defects or problems are getin on my nervese. If anyone has these problems or know what they are please respond to my message thank you very much i appreciate it take care Joe .
Ford says that the famous "3200 RPM" problem that many GT owners seem to have, may be a faulty transmission mount...so they are going to put a new one on Thursday to see if that corrects that vibration problem. Still no word on the "2900 vibration" problem, but i will report as soon as I know anything....
my buddy allens 05 gt mustang makes a similar whine.
Please if you find out any thing about this whineing let me know
The only common problems I've encountered are the suspension popping during crawl speed maneuvers, the knocking from the missing heat shield bolts, the intermittent gas fill problem, and the occasional skip from the Shaker1000. All very minor problems and the only annoying one is the gas fill thing.
Anyway, your service department should know about the rearend noise and how to fix it. I think they're brushing you off.