Margarita Girl

The first year of every new model is bound to have some problems right? My '05 will reach the 3 year anniversary on 5/4/08, and with that the expiration of my bumper to bumper warranty. Only problem I had was the seat release ***** breaking. Anything I should be looking out for?

Thinking back to when the S197 hit the streets.Dealers laughed when I asked if they had a GT on the lot. They laughed even louder when I asked if they had a convertible. I special ordered my car in Feb of 2005, sight unseen, having only test drove a V6 5-speed coupe. It was tough waiting three long months, bu I had to have this car. When I picked it up, felt like a queen.At the time, the car was rare. I would have dreams that I blinked and someone stole it and I could not get it replaced. Getting a bit nastalgic.[X(] Never been this attached to a car.

2cokeman

And to think, In one more year this body style will be history again!!

0NF1R

Well if it were me i would just go ahead and finish breaking the seat lever and get it taken care of with warranty befopre it goes out lol.......the warranty for my 05 runs out in 1500 more miles....im gonna try to make it last as long as i can :-)

Boozshey

Nothing big to report yet. I'm at 43000 on my 8/04 build date '05.

As long as you already got the new gas tank and go the fuel pump problem fixed. Oh yeah and I never got my seat **** fixed.

05_mustang

I got mine on 8-19-05
just passed 7000 miles
Local dealer didn't get any Mustangs until August of 05
and then they only got 6 of them, 1 a GT and it was spoken for before me.
The omly problem I had was a dead battey.
And last week I noticed a hole wearing in the shift boot, probably from something wearing against
between 1st & 2nd gear shift.
I will wait till July and see if any thing else needs replacing & take it in.
Never had the fuel fill problem.

Randy

ohnoesaz

just passed 24000. had to havea clutch replaced, thats it. this is a solid car.

rcaponong

Hard to believe the S197 is in it's fourth model year. I purchased mine on 09/03/2005 and I have been having fun with it since day one. I have had the same symptoms that many others have experienced: the dreaded front suspension chuckle, fuel fill problems and rear differential groan.

Thanks to grampa_stang, I discovered the suspension noise was a loose endlink, which was solved with a turn of a wrench. The fuel fill issue was a mystery because I had the car for a year before it started acting up, and then all of a sudden, for the next six months I struggled with every nozzle I tried. But the last two years, it's been filling smooth without any problems. The rear end was addressed with the TSB, which replaced the clutch pack and it's been a 90% improvement. The only thing I hear now is a creaking sound when I turn right onto driveways. I can live with that.

This one is a keeper. The first time I saw the concept, I knew I was going to own this car. If I am lucky enough one day to have kids of my own, I envision them driving it to high school and college. Fast forward to 2026 and you're the only kid in your school driving a 2005 Mustang in near mint condition! How cool would that be?

157dB

I saw the 05 model and it took me until 07 to get mine.
I am kinda glad I waited even though it was not my choice.
I am glad to hear that your 05 has stood the test of time.

281GT

Got mine new in July of 2005. It's been a great car. Had the r/h power lock selonoid replaced and a noisy idler pulley replaced.
My local dealer has treated me very well. When I was installing my CMCV delete plates I dropped a 10 mm socket into the valley.
I never found it. Well it dropped through a hole in back of the valley and into the clutch area and destroyed the pressure plate and bell housing.
The dealer replaced it under warranty, NO QUESTIONS ASKED!!!
I was pretty impressed.
I was a die hard GM fan when I bought this car. I have no regrets. I am very happy with the performance, fit and finish and overall design.
I was so impressed with the S197 that I bought a new Ranger to use as a daily driver. It also is proving to be well made and reliable.
I would absolutely buy another Ford.

157dB

Yikes. Cant find it. Now what?
Oh well, button her up and lets see if it flies. []
Grrrrrrrinnnnnnddddddd.
Help, Ford.
I hate it when that happens.