Re: 2005 MUSTANG FUEL TANK PROBLEM

There is a new designed tank that Ford has just released for this problem.
You need to see you Ford dealer and tell them what your concern is.
There is a TSB
TSB
05-4-8 FUEL FILL SLOW, OR DIFFICULT TO FILL

Publication Date: February 16, 2005

FORD: 2005 Mustang


ISSUE:
Some 2005 Mustang vehicles may exhibit the fuel tank being slow or difficult to fill. The condition may be described as, repeated rapid shutoffs of the filling station pump nozzle, or multiple nozzle shutoffs when attempting to fill the fuel tank. The condition may be due to the fuel tank vapor venting system inside the fuel tank.

ACTION:
Install a new fuel tank. The new fuel tank has a revised internal venting system to improve fuel filling. Remove the fuel tank assembly per Section 310-01 of the Workshop Manual.


PART NUMBER PART NAME
5R3Z-9002-AA Fuel Tank


WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
050408A 2005 Mustang 4.0L SOHC: Replace Fuel Tank (Includes Time To Drain, Refill And Transfer Any Necessary Parts) (Do Not Use With 9002A, 9275A, 9350E) 1.7 Hrs.
050408B 2005 Mustang 4.6L 3V: Replace Fuel Tank (Includes Time To Drain, Refill And Transfer Any Necessary Parts) (Do Not Use With 9002A, 9275A, 9350E) 1.9 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
9002 42

Hope this helps.

Jeff