Thunderstorm
05-05-2005, 12:08 PM
Well, I debated posting this but figured you might have some people with this car wondering what is going on. Just wanted to compile a quick list over here of crap that has been wrong on the car since buying it. A lot of TSB's have been released, so it looks like Ford has got most of them under control now.
I just took mine into the dealer this afternoon. A fortuitous event, since the rental is a F-150 and I have a bunch of crap to pick up from Home Depot! ;)
Stereo - CD skips randomly. Sometimes head unit ejects CD with Bad Cd error.
Fix - Ford issued TSB to finally start replacing head unit. Don't have number but tech writer knew about it. They may have to order unit.
Strut mounts - Popping noise in front end turning at low speeds.
TSB
05-9-11 FRONT SUSPENSION POPPING NOISE WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 4/8/2005
Publication Date: April 27, 2005
FORD: 2005 Mustang
ISSUE:
Some 2005 Mustang vehicles built before 4/8/2005 may exhibit an intermittent popping noise from the front of the vehicle while turning left or right. The noise will typically occur during low speed maneuvers and may occur multiple times while turning.
ACTION:
On both sides of the vehicle, install a revised upper strut bearing assembly. If the vehicle was built before February, 2005 it may also be necessary to install a lower spring seat isolator if one is not already present. Refer to the following Service Procedure
Tranny sounds - (my personal fav..) Seems Ford forgot to install two bolts in the bell housing. Nice...
special Service Messages
18453 2005 Mustang Gt 4.6l With Manual Transmission Built Before 2/1/05 - Buzz/rattle Noise From Transmission Bell Housing Area
Some 2005 Mustang Gt Vehicles With A 4.6l Engine And Manual Transmission Built Before 2/1/05 May Exhibit A Metallic Rattle Or Buzzing Noise Coming From The Bell Housing Area At Approximately 2500 Rpm. This Noise May Be Intermittent, And May Be Caused By The Engine-to-transmission Separator Plate Resonating. To Service, Install 2 Bolts (part Number W500231-s439) Into The Two (2) Open, Threaded Holes In The Bell Housing. Torque To 33lb-ft (45 Nm).
Effective Date: 03/07/2005
Of course, haven't found anything yet on the vapor issues in the fuel tank neck. Seems some pumps out there won't work if you try to fill your car up. They shut off right after you pull the handle. Still waiting on this one...very odd.
Anyway, just FYI for 05 guys. Least Ford is doing something. Slowly...but something. ;)
I just took mine into the dealer this afternoon. A fortuitous event, since the rental is a F-150 and I have a bunch of crap to pick up from Home Depot! ;)
Stereo - CD skips randomly. Sometimes head unit ejects CD with Bad Cd error.
Fix - Ford issued TSB to finally start replacing head unit. Don't have number but tech writer knew about it. They may have to order unit.
Strut mounts - Popping noise in front end turning at low speeds.
TSB
05-9-11 FRONT SUSPENSION POPPING NOISE WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 4/8/2005
Publication Date: April 27, 2005
FORD: 2005 Mustang
ISSUE:
Some 2005 Mustang vehicles built before 4/8/2005 may exhibit an intermittent popping noise from the front of the vehicle while turning left or right. The noise will typically occur during low speed maneuvers and may occur multiple times while turning.
ACTION:
On both sides of the vehicle, install a revised upper strut bearing assembly. If the vehicle was built before February, 2005 it may also be necessary to install a lower spring seat isolator if one is not already present. Refer to the following Service Procedure
Tranny sounds - (my personal fav..) Seems Ford forgot to install two bolts in the bell housing. Nice...
special Service Messages
18453 2005 Mustang Gt 4.6l With Manual Transmission Built Before 2/1/05 - Buzz/rattle Noise From Transmission Bell Housing Area
Some 2005 Mustang Gt Vehicles With A 4.6l Engine And Manual Transmission Built Before 2/1/05 May Exhibit A Metallic Rattle Or Buzzing Noise Coming From The Bell Housing Area At Approximately 2500 Rpm. This Noise May Be Intermittent, And May Be Caused By The Engine-to-transmission Separator Plate Resonating. To Service, Install 2 Bolts (part Number W500231-s439) Into The Two (2) Open, Threaded Holes In The Bell Housing. Torque To 33lb-ft (45 Nm).
Effective Date: 03/07/2005
Of course, haven't found anything yet on the vapor issues in the fuel tank neck. Seems some pumps out there won't work if you try to fill your car up. They shut off right after you pull the handle. Still waiting on this one...very odd.
Anyway, just FYI for 05 guys. Least Ford is doing something. Slowly...but something. ;)