#685 of 1524 Re: Mustang Problems [rspencer3] by cmnott

Nov 16, 2005 (10:02 am)

Replying to: rspencer3 (Nov 11, 2005 9:39 am)

I have encountered the same fuel error, which started right after my trying to refill this damn car. I am already on my second tank when this past Saturday, it acted up again, it would shut off every few seconds and when I perservered, it barfed fuel out. I finally filled the car and then the gauge, all of a sudden when to empty with that error "Data Date Fuel Error."
 
Now my Check Engine Light is on.
 
I still have the rattle in the dash, passenger side. I thought they fixed it but with the cold weather, it is back.
 
My seats squeaks incessantly with ever release of the clutch in 1st gear, like Grandma's rocking chair. It will squeak as the weight shifts when I slow down as well.
 
My Mustang is starting to annoy me. I am starting to have a tinge of regret. After a wheel balance issue that wasn't the car's fault basically ruined my entire summer, now this. I am mature enough to accept what is the car's fault and what is the dealer's fault. I have no confidence in the foreman at my dealership.
 
My trip computer will reset on its own. My stereo acts funny and will change discs when I start it up, or go to the first song of the CD. Stupid stuff, but they all add up into a frustrating experience.
 
I do not accept this as a Ford fault. My 99 GT was perfect. My 98 Contour was excellent. My 2002 Explorer EB is by far the nest built vehicle I have ever driven (materials notwithstanding). I expected this new Mustang to be better.

#686 of 1524 I am so depressed! by justme_jewels

Nov 16, 2005 (5:46 pm)

#687 of 1524 Dump the Chump by pony_pirate

Nov 16, 2005 (9:47 pm)

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• tayl0rd (Nov 17, 2005 6:32 am)

#688 of 1524 She is Back! by rspencer3

Nov 17, 2005 (12:41 am)

I got the mustang back on Monday, 14 November after a 13 day haitus in the Ford Service Bay. Now that the transmission has been replaced the mustang appears to being running fine ( until at least the next 13,000 miles).
 
The check engine light is still on. The dealer has ordered another sensor to replace the sensor that was installed under warranty three weeks ago. I am hoping I do not have a lemon...I can handle a lime but not a lemon!
 
By the way just so you are all aware if you post any of these articles on actual mustang sites you will get a negative response from die-hard mustang owners. Some people cannot accept the truth regarding the 2005 mustang problems.

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• tayl0rd (Nov 17, 2005 6:35 am)

#689 of 1524 Re: Dump the Chump [pony_pirate] by tayl0rd

Nov 17, 2005 (6:32 am)

Replying to: pony_pirate (Nov 16, 2005 9:47 pm)

#690 of 1524 Re: She is Back! [rspencer3] by tayl0rd

Nov 17, 2005 (6:35 am)

Replying to: rspencer3 (Nov 17, 2005 12:41 am)

#691 of 1524 Reality checks by rspencer3

Nov 17, 2005 (9:09 am)

Taylord,
 
   I never stated ALL Mustangs were crap. I went on one site to explain the problem with the current mustang that I own to simply explain what FORD'S response is if 2005 Mustang owners have a problem. Instead of being met with a reasonable response I was only met by flak. By the way I have had three mustangs and seven other Ford vehicles this is the only Ford product that I have had problems with. For me to make such comments is absurd.
 
You will also note that there are #691 mustang owners in the "You're" category that are having problems with the current mustang at the Inside Line.

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• tayl0rd (Nov 17, 2005 9:19 am)

#692 of 1524 Re: Reality checks [rspencer3] by tayl0rd

Nov 17, 2005 (9:19 am)

Replying to: rspencer3 (Nov 17, 2005 9:09 am)

#693 of 1524 Reality Check #2 by rspencer3

Nov 17, 2005 (9:31 am)

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• tayl0rd (Nov 17, 2005 10:06 am)
• rorr (Nov 17, 2005 10:34 am)

#694 of 1524 Re: Reality Check #2 [rspencer3] by tayl0rd

Nov 17, 2005 (10:06 am)

Replying to: rspencer3 (Nov 17, 2005 9:31 am)

I've been here since the beginning. There are NOT 691 people with issues. There MIGHT be 20 or 30. How's about you read from the beginning and pay attention next time. When/If you do that, you will notice that the biggest issue is the gas tank problem. The next is a common rattle behind the passenger airbag. Everything else is just people complaining about nothing. More recently there have been 2 people with automatic transmission problems and I believe there were 2 or 3 people with rearend failures. A far cry from 691 people with issues, wouldn't you agree?
 
Oh yeah, there have been some complaints about the Shaker stereo skipping on discs, but I group that in with complaining about nothing. It happens so seldom that it isn't worth mentioning and, in fact, a lot of the folks with the problem haven't even bothered to get it fixed. Some of the people that did get it "fixed" ended up with the backlighting no longer working because the new unit wasn't programmed properly. So they basically made their own problem worse.
 
There, I've brought you up to speed. Does that seem like 691 people with problems to you? How about click over to the regular board and see how many people are absolutely thrilled with their Mustangs.