These are standard specifications for the 2005 Ford Mustang, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 5 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2005 - 2009 |
| Price : | $18,000 |
| Weight : | 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4015 cc | 245.0 cu in. | 4.0 L. |
| Power : | 202 BHP (148.672 KW) @ 5250 RPM |
| Torque : | 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 100 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.7:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 SOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4605 cc | 281.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 315 Ft-Lbs (427 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 24 SOHC (3 valves per cylinder) |
5 Manual , 5 Automatic
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Mustang 2-DR | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | Not Tested |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21E013000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, and 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX vehicles. Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. These parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EIBACH SPRINGS, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E089000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN AFTERMARKET EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS ONLY, PART NO. 35101.8001, AND EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AS SUSPENSION KITS, PART NOS. 35101.840, 35101.680, 35101.780, 35100.680, 35100.780, 4.10135.680, AND 4.10035.780, SOLD FOR USE ON 2005 THROUGH 2007 FORD MUSTANG VEHICLES. THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR ATTACHMENT BRACKET ON THE FRONT STRUT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STRUT HOUSING DUE TO INCONSISTENT WELDING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CLUNKING NOISE AND OR POOR HANDLING IN EXTREME OR EMERGENCY MANEUVERS. |
| Consequence | IF THE BROKEN BRACKET CONTACTS THE TIRE, SIDEWALL DAMAGE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | EIBACH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO PROVIDE NEW STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EIBACH AT 951-256-8300. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AND SUSPENSION KITS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON FORD MUSTANG GT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20040406 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V024000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands, or 'Zone A.' Additionally, unless included in 'Zone A' above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or 'Zone B.' Additionally, unless included in 'Zone A' or 'Zone B' above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20040406 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V319000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14V-802, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S21. Note: This recall supersedes safety recall 14V-802. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20040726 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V384000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands, or 'Zone A.' Additionally, unless included in 'Zone A' above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or 'Zone B.' Any vehicle not included in 'Zone A', or 'Zone B' is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 20050422 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08V082000 |
| Summary | FORD IS RECALLING 434,593 MY 2008 MUSTANG VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ONE OF THE NECK INJURY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION,' FOR AN UNBELTED 5TH PERCENTILE FEMALE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHILE IT IS IN THE FULL FORWARD POSITION. |
| Consequence | DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, IF A SMALL FEMALE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT WEARING THE SAFETY BELT, AND HAS THE SEAT IN THE FULL FORWARD POSITION, THERE MAY BE AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A NECK INJURY. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332 OR THROUGH EMAIL TO WWW.OWNERCONNECTION.COM. |
| Notes | FORD RECALL NO. 08C02.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20060923 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V081000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2005 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $46,326 |
| Avg. Home : | $297,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $2.24 |
| Total Car Production : | 11,946,653 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2005 Ford Mustang?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2005 Ford Mustang? A: The 2005 Ford Mustang has a wheelbase size of 107.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2005 Ford Mustang? A: The 2005 Ford Mustang has a length of 182.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2005 Ford Mustang? A: The 2005 Ford Mustang has a width of 74.00 inches.Q: How much did the 2005 Ford Mustang cost when new?A: The 2005 Ford Mustang had a base price of approximately $18,000 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2005 Ford Mustang? A: The 2005 Ford Mustang was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.Q: What engines did the 2005 Ford Mustang have? A: The 2005 Ford Mustang had the following engine options: V 6 (4015 cc | 245.0 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 202 BHP (148.672 KW) @ 5250 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 3500 RPM V 8 (4605 cc | 281.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 315 Ft-Lbs (427 NM) @ 4500 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2005 Ford Mustang have? A: The 2005 Ford Mustang had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic.