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Ford Mustang (2005 & newer) Problems and Solutions
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I had a 99 Mustang GT for three winters, with TC and Goodyear M+S tires and considering the Ottawa type winters we have, deep snow, the car was very good. And fun!
Is this normal behavior? Does anyone know why Ford programmed the car to do this?
Question, noticed that when rains and car sitting, that when open door, the :shades: sill plate has puddles of water on it....does anyone else with a Convertible have this happen? Have you talked to dealer and is it normal? Don't ever recall seeing water puddles on sill plate in any other car?
Adjust it so you can just see the quarter panel when your head is leaned against the door glass.
Another method that works is to adjust both outside mirrors while in a large parking lot.
BTW, Air conditioning with the top down?? :shades:
Hmmmmm.
The keys are expensive if you buy them from Ford.... probably about $60-70 to buy the blank, get it cut, and have them program it. You can buy the blanks on e-bay for less than $20, and get them cut at wal-mart or home depot for about a buck. The instructions for programming the car to accept the new key are in the owner's manual, and it's easy, despite what the dealer may tell you. (He wants your $60-70.) On e-bay they are called "transponder keys".
For the do-it-yourself programming you need TWO keys that the car already knows. (This prevents a guy at the parking lot from copying one of your keys when you aren't looking.) What this means is that it is smart to have a spare, because if you only have two and lose one, you are then at the mercy of Ford for a duplicate.
You can also get a plain key (without the computer chip) from home depot, etc. It will open the door but won't start the car. It is really useful tied somewhere under the front bumper for when you lock your keys in the car.
Within the first few days I started to notice that while diving with the A/C on there is a noticeable sound (like a burst of air) that occurs every 5 to 15 seconds like clockwork.
This noise is loud enough to hear inside the car with the windows up and the radio playing at a low level. When standing outside the car the noise can be heard well over the sound of the engine.
I took it in for service and I was told that the sound was normal, and was just the A/C cycling. I was also told by the serviceman that this is a noisy part on a lot of Fords and it is just more noticeable in the Mustang because of the engine layout.
So my questions are:
1) Does the serviceman’s explanation make sense?
2) Should the engagement of the A/C make that much noise?
3) Should the A/C cycle every 5 to 15 seconds? I live in Arizona where the daily temp still exceeds 90 degress?
4) Does anyone else with a 05 or 06 mustang hear the same noise every 5 to 15 seconds while driving with the A/C on?
5) If something needs to be fixed what is the best way to approach the service center who believes it is not a problem?
I thank anyone that can help in advance.
2) not really, but that's just the way it's designed and constructed. no malfunction.
3) heck yeah
4) yes
5) talk to the manager/general manager
I do not know if it indicates a problem or not (cause I've never had it happen to me or someone I know), but it doesn't sound like it's a "feature" I'd want or tolerate. The temperature level shouldn't make a difference to the A/C. I could see it making a difference to the engine but not the A/C itself.
I'd either try to find another person in the service center to take a look at it or take it to another service center (this may be difficult if you're in the boonies).
In 90 degree and above temps, it wouldn't be unusual for the compressor to cycle on and off as you describe. You'll notice it more because of the lack of sound deadener as mentioned above.
If you really think there's a problem, then by all means, go to another Ford dealership and have it looked at.
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I need to get the exact Ford part numbers for the parts listed in the TSBs. Mainly the number for whatever the part is that fixes the fuel cutoff problem. I have found a site that lists the TSB numbers but no actual part numbers.
Also, ive got the front suspension popping noise happening. :mad: I understand this is due to the bushings so do they need replacing? Is there a part number for them?
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Also im totally stumped with regards to how to get the Skipping Shaker 1000 fixed. Is it just some software? where can i get hold of it? and how is it installed into the car?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Anyone solve the dead battery problem yet?
I am having a similar problem with my 2005 Mustang GT. Occasionally, I m not able to put any gas in the car. The gas pump will shut off right as I start to pump the gas, acting as if the car's gas tank is full. The other day, it only let me put 4 gallons in and the gas pump shut off. The dealer is going to replace my gas tank. He said there is a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) describing the problem and recommending the fuel tank replacement.
John
You aren't really easy, are you? :P
I took it to a different service center.
They said the A/C was not charged fully.
They drained it, checked for leaks, and then charged it fully.
They also applied a "grease" to the A/C clutch.
But the sound is still the same (and as frequent, every 5 to 15 seconds)
Was it just a fuse that they changed ?
Do you know which one ?
I have had my 05 Mustang since December 04 and am on my third gas tank. They say this has not happened to all the mustangs which is hard to believe, but that the gas stank did not fit well in the new designed car. They replaced it in April 2005 and then the dealer said it is istill not good, but they were working on redesigning the gas tank. I got a new gast tank in June 2005 and it worked for awhile, but I cannot get it over 4 gallons either. Basically what I have to do to get a full tank of gas is play around with it in the tank. So, do not put it fully into the gas tank and do not put full pressure on the handle. Also, don't let it do it automatically and pump it yourself. Honestly it still gives me problems and I have filed under the lemon law, but this is my suggestion to you until they replace the tank. I have brought it back and they will not replace the third tank probably because they know it falls under the lemon law, but they are now saying "NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC" which is B.S. It takes me about 20 minutes to fill up the car, so my other suggestion to you is never let it get below 1/2 tank as it is easier to fill it then when it is lower. :lemon:
Almost returned the car, tho, the same day I bought it. Drove it just 4 miles when the yellow engine light goes on. Took it immediately back to the dealer and he took it on the spot over to the service center. While they're working on it -- took about 45 minutes -- I'm sitting there thinking I better buck my heart's desire and do the sensible thing, return the car. Turns out a sensor was loose. They send me out on a road test with a tech who's got a computer plugged into the console as I'm driving the car. Well, I put it through the paces, up hills, on highways, high RPM's, and one hour later I'm satisfied the glich with the engine light was just a fluke. I kept the car. Man, am I glad I did.
kaihenry: good luck with that squeak. I would take it to the dealer under warranty and insist that someone ride with you so they can hear the noise. Finding and fixing squeaks can be very difficult. If they don't get it right the first time, I would keep going back until they get it right. The squeaky wheel ...
Anyway I just spent 1 hour on-line looking for a dash cover for the 05 stang. I figure it might dampen the noise to a tolerable level. Anyone know here I can get one?? HELP!!!!! :lemon: :lemon: :lemon: :sick: :sick:
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