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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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Hi, I wonder if the 2005 model year is having any first model year problems that's a trend to look for? I am thinking about getting a GT, and of course 05's are less $ then later years...
Old Oct 4, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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just a few to get you started:
Popping noise from front suspension - fixed at dealers
gas tank usually won't fill up, keeps shutting off - ongoing problem, even with gas tank replacement it may still occur
Shaker 500 has multiple potential problems, each 2005 has its own problem
Interior leak in some models
door window's could scratch aftermarket tint...
This list can go on all day
Check the MUSTANG TSB's link at the top of this page ^
Old Oct 4, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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rear brakes squeaking
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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ORIGINAL: Orion_240

just a few to get you started:
Popping noise from front suspension - fixed at dealers
gas tank usually won't fill up, keeps shutting off - ongoing problem, even with gas tank replacement it may still occur
Shaker 500 has multiple potential problems, each 2005 has its own problem
Interior leak in some models
door window's could scratch aftermarket tint...
This list can go on all day
Check the MUSTANG TSB's link at the top of this page ^
Just keep in mind that thoseare not just for the 2005 model. 2005-2007 all could have each one of those problems
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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my alternator went out at 30K but thats it really. then power windows on both sides stopped working, no biggie. and the gas tank thing sucks. wont fill up all the way without stopping at least 10 times.
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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ORIGINAL: Orion_240

just a few to get you started:
Popping noise from front suspension - fixed at dealers
gas tank usually won't fill up, keeps shutting off - ongoing problem, even with gas tank replacement it may still occur
Shaker 500 has multiple potential problems, each 2005 has its own problem
Interior leak in some models
door window's could scratch aftermarket tint...
This list can go on all day
Check the MUSTANG TSB's link at the top of this page ^
+1 TSB link above

Stay away from the 05s.
They had the extra capacity underdash water dispenser
and unprotected Smart Junction Box. Pull the door
sills and look under the carpets up front for telltale
signs on interior water leakage. Open her up for the
first time some hot day and see if it smells of mold.
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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i must be lucky because other than finding a spare door bolt from the factory rolling around inside my fender, i have had no problems whatsoever, however mine is a canadian version so it was probably built with more love and affection jk
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