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SphyNxXx

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Hey guys, Ive been thinking about getting into a 'Stang GT. Are there any reason reasons to avoid a 2005 GT? I know often people tell you to avoid the first year of production of a car, but are there any common first year bugs with 05s, or are they pretty solid? Thanks!
 

08blueskunk

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Very Solid.
But i wouldn't use the terms "Like a Rock"
 

NotQuik

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there plenty of people with no issues, hopefully they took advantage of the warranty and had the any issues resolved before it was too late.
 

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I have 2005 GT that I bought new with build date of October of 2004 with little or no issues. You can always check to see what service was performed by ford they log all warranty work done to a vehicle.

This is what I had fixed under warranty

1 Transmission synchronizers
2 front shock strut popping noise
3 bubbling paint on the underside of hood
4 Emergency brake freezing issue
 

NotQuik

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gallags said:
I have 2005 GT that I bought new with build date of October of 2004 with little or no issues. You can always check to see what service was performed by ford they log all warranty work done to a vehicle.

This is what I had fixed under warranty

1 Transmission synchronizers
2 front shock strut popping noise
3 bubbling paint on the underside of hood
4 Emergency brake freezing issue
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Most of them issues sound familiar to my 07.
 
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stanmckinney

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Gas filler issue. Pump shuts off before tank is full. It was a royal pain in my 2005 even after the tank was replaced.
I still have problems with some pumps on my 2007.
 

LV51FER

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Never had any problems with mine but it is looked after and still only has 9500 on the clock.
 

rugedraw

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stanmckinney said:
Gas filler issue. Pump shuts off before tank is full. It was a royal pain in my 2005 even after the tank was replaced.
I still have problems with some pumps on my 2007.
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I've heard of plenty of people having this problem, although it's only happened to me a few times.

If this ever happens, turn the pump upside down and fill your tank like that. It will look strange, but it will work and you will fill up flawlessly!
 
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