2005 Ford Mustang Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 705 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Ford Mustang overview page.
What owners report
“FILLING FUEL TANK - IN RESPONSE TO ALL THOSE CONSUMERS HAVING PROBLEMS FILLING THEIR 2005 FORD MUSTANG GAS TANKS, HERE IS A METHOD YOU CAN…”NHTSA complaint 10200092 — filed 08/20/2007
“I HAVE A 2005 MUSTANG. IT HAD FUEL FILLING PROBLEMS SINCE I GOT IT. THE PUMP WOULD CLICK OFF CONTINUOUSLY MAKING IT VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO…”NHTSA complaint 10181948 — filed 02/08/2007
“PURCHASED VEHICLE IN 4/05-PROBLEMS STARTED IN 10/05. ENGINE LIGHT ON AND ENGINE IDLE ROUGH ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. TWO SENSORS, A SOLENOID, AND SPARK PLUG…”NHTSA complaint 10177998 — filed 01/06/2007
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Ford Mustang have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Ford Mustang: 40 of 705 complaints on file (5.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2005 Ford Mustang have in total?
705 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 31 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 27 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
